Sermons on Friendship With The World:

How To Begin And Build A Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God.

“HOW TO BEGIN AND BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:9-17 There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God. Pr 17:17 A friend loveth at all ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Relationship Busters Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

Today we are going tolook at qualities that literally destroy relationships.

INTRO: The story is told of a young man during the Middle Ages who went to a monk, saying, "I’ve sinned by telling slanderous statements about someone. What should I do now?" The monk replied, "Put a feather on every doorstep in town." The young man did it. Then he returned to the monk, wondering ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Better Together"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 5, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to become spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer by choosing an ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER to hold them accountable for their actions and behaviors.

6 November 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: A Christian is spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer when he has someone (such as an accountability partner) to hold him accountable for his actions and behaviors. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

With A Little Help From My Friends

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Paul had many friends who helped him accomplish his mission. This sermon gives guidelines for choosing friends that will help you reach God’s goals for your life.

June 29, 2003 Colossians 4:7-18 “With a little help from my friends” INTRODUCTION I spent Monday through Thursday of this week at Camp Monongahela. Of the 55 campers that we had, 30 of them were “first-timers”. Some of them knew no one when they arrived at camp, and others only ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Busters Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

Today we are going to look at the pillar of greed.

INTRO: A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was nearly $200,000 in cash! The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Risk Of Relationships (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

The only relationship that will never fail you and has the capability of meeting all of your needs is a day-by-day, deep relationship with Jesus

Feb. 18, 2001 Judges 14 “The risk of relationships” - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Last week, we began talking about the love-life of Samson, the strongest man in the world, to see if we could learn some principles that will help us in the establishment and growth of our own relationships. One ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#4 Forgiving

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 28, 2003

An elderly person once said, "To have a long relationship, you must have a short memory." Let’s discover the value of forgiveness in Godly relationships.

It has been said that real friends are those who, when you have made a fool of yourself, don’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. An elderly person was quoted that if you want to have a long relationship with anyone, you need a short memory. Tell story Ananias; pray. I. Forgiveness is a response ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Choose Your Chums And Comrades Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Oct 17, 2003

Help your kids learn how to choose the right kinds of friends.

How to Choose Chums and Comrades doing math with friendships gregg barbour. JAM. 8/10/03 Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: *other

Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006

Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Sharpen Friends

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

God has given us friendships as gifts.

"Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:27

Denomination: Baptist

6 Keys To Godly Relationships. Key # 6 Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 24, 2003

What will fervent prayer do to enable us to have Godly relationships? Let’s discover what Jesus practiced.

The struggle to pray- Illustrations unlimited. P. 422 #26. One day a boy was watching a holy man praying on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went over and asked him, “will you teach me to pray?” The holy man studied the boy’s face carefully. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodly Soul Ties

Contributed by Gary Tillotson on Mar 22, 2006

Ungodly Soul Ties & the Measures Needed to Walk in Wholeness

Ungodly Soul Ties & the Measures Needed to Walk in Wholeness By Gary Tillotson When we look at the subject of ungodly soul ties we have to remind ourselves of a few pointers that are important. 1. Not all soul ties are ungodly; God created us as a relational being, and intended us to relate to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Words To Ponder:home,friend,religion,love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006

Let us ponder FOUR beautiful words: Home, Friend,Religion, LOVE.

4 GOOD WORDS: HOME, FRIEND, RELIGION, LOVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS A WORD? A. A WORD IS SOMETHING THAT IS SAID, WRITTEN, OR PRINTED. B. A word is a remark or conversation or communication. C. A sound that communicates meaning. D. Words can be spoken or written or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Best Friend--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 15, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 1 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 1 Scripture Ref: Romans 5:11 Psalms 145:5 2 Corinthians 5:18 Psalms 1:2 John 15:15 Joshua 1:8 Acts 17:26-27 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Psalms 25:14 Psalms 143:5 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Follow My Example Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

First in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/14/2001 Mentors 1 Corinthians 11:1 Introduction: A. When the junior high school was having “Hero Day,” students were urged to dress up as their favorite hero. A preacher thought his son would want to put on some football pads, or a baseball uniform. But the boy surprised him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15-16, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ