Sermons on Friendship:

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 10, 2007

A look at the Good Samaritan gives us great insight as to how we should live our lives in a world that desperately needs Christ.

Like A Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 How do I know if I am really a Christian? Love God with all of your: Heart Soul Strength Mind Love others as you love yourself Who is my neighbor? Anyone God brings you in contact with. Internet has made the world smaller. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Togethering Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

This introduction to the WHY series encourages us to connect better with God and with others in His Church.

Introduction to Why Series The Value of “Togethering” John 13:34 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: Next Sunday we will begin a new series of lessons called “Why?” The series address some of the most important questions people tend to ask themselves (or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Aren't Idiots

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

Playing on the archaic meaning of idiot (i.e. disconnected, idiosyncatic) I talk about how we are called in community.

Title: Christians aren’t idiots Text: Daniel 2:12-19 MP: The intercession of Daniel’s friends brought about God’s intervention. SO: I want to encourage the church to live in community with each other and visit each other. Intro: One of the worst things about the English language is that too often ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Job

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 6, 2007

Job’s three friends will speak alot of truth but they will also speak alot of error.

If you are experiencing defeat , you will be encouraged by Job’s perseverance in the middle of great suffering. At this point in our study, Job is no longer blessed, and wealthy man. He has lost all his children, wealth and health. His wife is waiting for him to die. And although his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friends

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 1, 2007

This sermon was done on Friend Day, with the hope and encouragement that we can all be friedly to one another as Christ is the exampel for us to follow.

Friends John 15:12-17 Introduction: We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships #1 - The Value Of Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

In Matthew 22, Jesus stated that the two most important things that we can do in life are to love God, and love people. Why are relationships so important?

RELATIONSHIPS #1 – THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • This morning I want to talk to you about why it is absolutely essential that we learn how to build strong and healthy relationships with one another… • This message is on perhaps the most important issue in the world. Why? KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

Relationships #2 - 10 Keys To Building Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

If the two most important commandments are to love God and love people, then it is essential that we learn to build healthy relationships with one another. Here are some keys to do that.

RELATIONSHIPS #2 – 10 KEYS TO BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • Last week started series on relationships & talked about their value. Where do we learn about building healthy relationships? Let’s go to the expert – God! KEY TEXT: “Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

A Chosen Generation #3: Body Builders Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 16, 2007

God has called us to be body builders – to build up His body! When you become a Christian, you are not joining a religion, but becoming a part of a family. Like pieces of a puzzle, we are all fitted together in the body of Christ.

A CHOSEN GENERATION #3: BODY BUILDERS OPENING TEXT: “Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: *other

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Who?

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

THERE ARE ORIGINAL GOODS AS WELL AS IMMITATIONS. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE ORIGINAL BELEVERS FROM THE COUNTERFEIT.

YOU ARE WHO? LUKE: 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.” “But what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Big Secret Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2007

Honest sincere expression of appreciation is the key to getting along with others.

The Big Secret (of getting along with People) Praise Give Honest Sincere Appreciation 2 Cor. 13:11 Ephesians 4:29 I What do People want or need? I disagree with much of what these men teach, but on this point I think they are correct. Sigmund Freud said everything you and I do springs from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are You Going To Listen To? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is included in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“WHO ARE YOU GOING TO LISTEN TO?” Job 8:1-7 INTRO – Ever gotten to the place in your life where you wonder, “Does my life really matter? What does it all really mean? All this energy and effort in studying, working, serving – is it really necessary? Is it making a difference?” We’ll all find ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Fruitful Relationships Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

7 Steps to Building Great Relationships, tackles the worldwide problem of loneliness, a beautiful portrait of Friendship in Bible, How to avoid damaging others & Make New Friends, Discerning Right & Wrong Relationships.

CULTIVATING FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIPS (or FRIENDSHIPS) (Part 2 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR Series) Pastor Dan Harman INTRO - What will you learn about: Worldwide Problem of Loneliness, Definitions of Friendship, A Beautiful Portrait of Friendship in Bible, Counterfeit Church Fellowship, How to avoid ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship: What Is It? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

It’s time to fully understand and then enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Playing Church, part 1 TOPIC: The Church of Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 2nd, 2008 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship: What Does It Do? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do!

TEXT: Romans 12:9-16 TITLE: What does Fellowship do? TOPIC: The Playing Church part 2 - Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 9th, 2008 PROP.: I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do! INTRODUCTION: Good morning. At this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ