Sermons on Friendships:

I Can Count On You!

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 12, 2007

Dependability is the mark of a true friend

Hi! Let’s have a guessing game. I’ll show you the lyrics of some songs. We’ll ask the teachers to sing them. Then, you guess the title. Ready? First song: “I’ll reach out my hand to you. I’ll have faith in all you do. Just call my name and I’ll be there.” That was “I’ll be there.” The Jackson ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Stick By You

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 24, 2006

5 of 5 messages from Colossians. This message focuses on the importance of faithful friends.

Life 101: Connecting with Others The Faithful Friend A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them yelled and the other looked up to see a huge ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristics Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

We need to be and have Christian friends who sacrifice, and encourage us in the Lord.

What are two of the most popular comedies in syndication (reruns) on television right now? Seinfeld and Friends. Why do these shows continue to be so popular even after the show has ended? Is it because they are so well written and funny? Well probably. But it is interesting that they share ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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

God Made Friends!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

This sermon is dedicated to Rick, Sharon and JP who have impacted many lives including mine and my family as we have gone through good and bad times together. Thank you for sticking by our side and believing in us. You guys will always be a part of us and

God made friends (Dedicated to real friends Rick, Sharon and JP) A friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even though you’re a little cracked. One who multiplies joys, divides grief. -One who understands our silence. -A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world is gone ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Body

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Friends.

Contributed by Michael Arens on Feb 12, 2006

What friends are for.

This morning’s Gospel, while not really very long is filled to overflowing with things for us to consider. There’s no question that the climax of the story centers on the action inside the house where Jesus is resting. That’s what he is supposed to be doing. Resting. Jesus has come back to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Showing Mercy To Your Neighbors

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 26, 2006

Everyone wants to be a "Good Samaritan" or a good neighbor, but there are 100’s of excuses we use to keep us from doing so. Find out the top five excuses and how to erase them from your life so that you can show real mercy to your neighbors.

Showing Mercy to Your Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 Modern day Good Samaritan A conservative, republican-voting CEO flew from Boston to Atlanta on business. In a dimly lit corner of the rental car lot, three men assaulted him, took his wallet and laptop and left him bleeding and unconscious. By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 4-H Club

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Brother's Keeper Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Oct 2, 2002

No matter what Cain might lead us to believe, we are our brother’s keeper.

After God finished creating a perfect world for us to live in, He gave us the capacity to manage and affect that world. With that privilege and responsibility, human beings allowed sin to enter into the world. Once sin entered the picture, a creation that God had declared "very good" began to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Change Happens Best In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

small group series #4

Life change happens best in small groups, #4 of the core values of Christian community series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 27, 2002 A couple of years ago Tammie and I were living in central Ohio we had just bought a house and been there for a few months. Tammie ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ