Sermons on Friendship:

"Friends Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2003

Trying to fathom the love that God has for us.

John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Relationships Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2022

Wise relationships are rooted in our relationship with God.

INTRODUCTION • I think we all have had some close relationships throughout life. • We are often a product of our relationships, whether good or bad. • Some of those relationships were good for us, and some of them were toxic, while others were fun, but we seemed to find ourselves in trouble quite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Bible Say About Relationships? Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Relationships are complicated but the Word of God does give us much guidance

Instructions for Christian Living Series 2 What does the Bible say about relationships? Selected verses Hey Good Morning everyone- Today we continue in our series Instructions for Christian Living. Prayer- We have laid some groundwork and discussed what it looks like to be a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Submitting To God's Will Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 4, 2023

True religion submits to God’s will for our lives.

INTRODUCTION • How willing are you to follow the lead and direction of another person? • Many of us would say it depends on who the other person is and whether they are or someone we trust and respect. • Let's say the person in question is someone you trust and respect. • Are you willing to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fairweather Fred - "The Denier" Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 19, 2002

A look at those closest to Jesus and His love for them in spite of their flaws.

Today we will be wrapping up our series on friends who fail. We will be taking a second look at Peter and what would probably be described as his greatest failure. While Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, a servant girl came up to him and said, ‘You were with Jesus from Galilee.’ But in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-70, Luke 22:54-63

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001

How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Value Fidelity Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Christian parents need to model and teach what it means to keep one’s word.

For 13 months during World War II, a young Army Lieutenant named John Blanchard was overseas. While there, he fell in love with a woman he had never seen or met in person. Through a complex sequence of unlikely events, he had become a pen pal with a woman named Hollis Maynell. As they corresponded, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

At The King's Table

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

I have a classic story to share with you about a young boy who was once destined to live in royalty…at least so he thought. He was the grandson of King Saul and was destined to one day become the king of Israel.

AT THE KING’S TABLE There have been many stories written about people who were considered to be very poor (i.e. paupers and peasants) who dreamed of one day becoming wealthy (i.e. royalty and living in a palace). Stories like “Cinderella” or “The Prince and the Pauper”. “Cinderella” was only a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Flame

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

A sermon about love based on Rob Bell’s Nooma #2 - Flame

May 14, 2006 The Big Flame Begin by playing Nooma #2 – Flame by Rob Bell Available here: http://www.nooma.com/ First of all a brief recap of the main points of the film that I want us to all understand. The three types of love are: a.) Raya – friendship love b.) Ahava – commitment love of the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Loving the one who loves us most

All year I have been dealing with the subject of Love. I went to God and asked why still. And he told me, stop and take a moment and look and think about love and what it entails. We have heard folk profess love in love songs and writings and in attempts to get someone to understand the depth of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Are You An Enemy Of God?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 10, 2009

The world will try to kiss us with the kiss of death; we have to stay focused on Jesus as believers. We have to tell the world “NO WE ARE MARRIED”, we are married in a sense to Jesus! Are you an enemy of God?

Are You An Enemy Of God? James 4:1-10 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Im Not Yet Ready To Come To Jesus Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

I can plead, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10,), that’s His promise. No matter how bruised, broken, or bloody I may become in this life, I have a Friend who is always standing by, come just as you are!

As soon as the phone rang I knew it was her, and I knew I’d have to make some sort of excuse. “I can’t make it to your party tonight,” I apologized weakly, “I’m just . . . just . . . not up to it.” There was silence on the other end for a few seconds. Then Katie responded, “Melissa, you haven’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd & The Sheep 2 Of 6

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Too many times we approach God as though He is some kind of cosmic Santa Clause. We are distant and removed, and our only motive is to get something from Him. With God, we only want to receive blessing, or direction or instruction from Him. Yet God wants

The Shepherd & The Sheep 2 Friends With The King Announce the LIFE DISCIPLESHIP classes John 15:15 Too many times we approach God as though He is some kind of cosmic Santa Clause. We are distant and removed, and our only motive is to get something from Him. With God, we only want to receive ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parting Ways

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002

An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational