Sermons on Friendships:

"A True Friend Lifts You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will improve you.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Grooming Your Pallbearers Tim Kimmel - President of Generation Ministries My wife, Darcy; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Open Hearts, Open Homes

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The need to interact in one another’s lives

“Open Hearts, Open Homes” Luke 8:21, 9:5 Intro: Do you have a close friend, a brother or sister in Christ that you can turn to? Many of us don’t. Sometimes our friends are like the “body neighborhood.” Have you ever heard about the “body” neighborhood? Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What? A Friend We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Excellent for friend day

What? A Friend We Have in Jesus? Luke 10:30-37 Best known parable of the Bible…the Good Samaritan. v. 30a a very rugged, rocky pass, and perfect for thieves as there were so many places to hide behind rocks and corners! Robbery was so common on this road between Jerusalem and Jericho that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Can the Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate? I Cor. 13:1-3

Many people are searching for the solution to the problem of interpersonal communications. It may be safe to say that the single biggest problem of communications is rooted in the reality that some people’s actions speak so loudly others cannot hear what they are saying. Quote: I know you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be There

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 3, 2000

This sermon is to express the importance of being a Christ - like friend to others in need.

Dedicated to honor My Lord, Jesus Christ and in honor of my close friend, Orlando P. Tijerina To Be There In the book of John chapter 15 verses 13 & 14 it states: “Greater love has no man than this that he that lays down his life for his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

We still ask the third question in the Bible, "Am I my brother's keeper?" to excuse our responsibility for our fellowman.

Am I My Brother's Keeper? Genesis 4:9; 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction This past week I installed a new ISP on my computer. I had to set up the DNS and the TCP/IP. Then I had to configure the SMTP and the POP. If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you'd better read the FAQ. By the way, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Friend Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001

From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 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 what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Need A Real Friend

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003

There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Adaptability

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Your Friend? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

You are not primarily a servant of God. You are God’s friend!

Is God Your Friend? Purpose Driven Life #11 Cornwall/Montreal October 25, 2003 You are not, primarily, a servant of God. But you are, primarily, a child of the living God and, as a child of God’s family, you have available to you the closest friendship relationship possible. You are designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26, Romans 5:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traits Of A Good Friend

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002

A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ