Sermons on Friendship New Friends:

I've Got Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2019

We often condemn sin, and we should, but we forget there is hope in our condemnation.

1. Good News/Bad News I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good news: The Ladies Unity Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad news: The vote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Giants For A New Generation (A Graduate Recognition Sermon) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 21, 2023

Everyone knows the story of when David faced a giant. We aren't as familiar with the story of when he faced four more. An encouraging and challenging word for the next generation.

New Giants for a New Generation 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Good morning! I invite you to turn to 2 Samuel 21 this morning. One of my favorite Sundays of the year is when we do our Graduate recognition. We had a great time last night with these representatives of the class of 2023 and their families. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Brand New Season, It's A Brand New Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's promise of renewal and transformation, navigating new paths with faith, and confidently welcoming the new day He proclaims.

Welcome, beloved congregation. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in the love of Christ. We gather in this sanctuary, a place of solace and strength, where the Word of God is our guiding light, and His love, our eternal beacon. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Topics: New Day, New Dawn

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007

In this text, Paul lists some good friends, which could be categorized in this way. 1- Staying friends 2- Praying friends 3- Straying friends

INTRO.- Do you know what is closer than a brother? A good friend. A faithful friend is closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Do you have a friend who sticks closer than a brother? Or did you ever? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Promises A Whole Lot Of Newness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 10, 2018

New understanding of relationship with the Triune God and the family of God.

Weekend Message/Devotion June 10, 2018 Mark 3:20-35 Jesus Promises A Whole Lot of Newness Today’s gospel reading is just jam packed with newness and His fresh approach to old and established thinking. Remember now that Jesus is in a place in history where the whole of Jewish life is bound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, Mark 3:7-9, John 6:26-27, John 7:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

Tweets From God (Part 4: 3 John) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021

If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. In the fourth, 3 John, we are introduced to three types of people you might meet at church: a joy, a jerk, and a jewel.

Tweets from God: 3 John Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/5/2016 A few weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than three ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Like Mephibosheth, You Are Valued!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 1, 2008

David was so moved by his friendship with Jonathan that he just wanted to pay respect to someone in Jonathan’s family. David wanted that “feel” or “association” with his best friend Jonathan! David refused to let his memories and the covenant that he and

You are Valued Like Mephibosheth! Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-8,11b 1.Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Lessons For New Converts

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 21, 2021

What happened when you became a child of God?

Bible Lessons For New Converts WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU BECAME A CHILD OF GOD? Have you ever watched someone who set up thousands of dominos on their ends, row after row? At a set time, the first one was knocked over, and it started a chain reaction, knocking others over until eventually they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20

Denomination: Baptist

New Things Have Come

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who refused to give up all he owned to follow Jesus.)

“New Things Have Come” 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 January 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy (Paul's Disciple) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2022

This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. However, we must assume the more profound knowledge of him conveyed by the Acts and Epistles and by the letters of counsel addressed by St. Paul to him personally.

Timothy Acts 16:1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman… ________________________________________ This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. He is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

On To Corinth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

On to Corinth. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17. • Last Sunday you looked at chapter 17 when the apostle Paul was in Athens • This week in chapter 18 he has left Athens; • And made a 90-mile journey west to Corinth. • And unlike Athens, when he is with Christian friends (chapter 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

I Want A New Drug

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 22, 2018

If you're a child of the 80's like me you are no doubt familiar with this song from Huey Lewis and the News. He wants his new drug to make him feel the way he does when he's with his lady. We need a new drug too. And we have it when we find Christ.

I WANT A NEW DRUG INTRODUCTION: If you're a child of the 80's like me you are no doubt familiar with this song from Huey Lewis and the News. The song is filled with statements regarding the kinds of things Huey doesn't want his new drug to do like-make him sick, make him nervous, cost too much, or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of A New Creation-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2016

10 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-X—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: COLD WINTER PREDICTED Its Late fall & the Native American Indians on a reservation in North Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist