Sermons on Friendships:

Principles To Build Upon: Fellowship

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008

In order for the church to grow in number and in depth true Biblical fellowship is a key.

Principles to Build Upon: Fellowship Introduction: In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans being put into institutions that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008

Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Intense Longing For People To Work Together Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 21, 2007

God’s plain and simple precepts for successful and satisfying teamwork through constructive relationships.

Part 1 of 5 in the series, Together We Make a Difference, The Advantages of Teamwork in My Life! We’re beginning a new series today on teamwork. Learning how and why we need to work harmoniously together with others is a vital part of satisfying and long-lasting relationships. Our lives are ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2007

This sermon gives five reasons why fellowship is important.

Fellowship – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Fellowship Fellowship is the “glue” that keeps people connected to our church. According to the New Testament, fellowship is not optional for a Christian. It is mandatory! Jesus said: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Benefits Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 5, 2007

This sermon speaks of the three of the top reasons fellowship is important. 1. Fellowship builds Friendships. 2. Fellowship builds Unity. 3. Fellowship builds God’s Kingdom.

Three Benefits of Fellowship One Sunday morning a seminary student was in his car headed to Church. As he was leaving his dorm room the rain had started to fall and the closer he was getting to the church the harder the rain was coming down. The weather man had predicted severe weather that day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intentional Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

If we are to live life to the full, we must have intentional relationships with other Christians

Keys to Life August 22, 2004 Intentional Relationships This summer, we have been preaching through a series called “Keys of Life” and we have hit on many different topics. Today I want to talk about the key of relationships – specifically intentional relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Denomination: *other

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

You Could Use A Good Friend Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Characterstics of a good friend as seen in the life of Joash

1. Title: You Could Use a Good Friend 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 22-24; 2 Kings 12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, June 18, 2006, Father’s Day, 5th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of having and being a good friend, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Humor Is Good For Relationships Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2007

Three biblical strategies to inject humor into your relationships so they will experience greater consistency and joy.

How Humor is Good For Relationships Part 5 of 6 in the series, “When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain.” We’re in this series on relationships and the title of today’s message is “How Humor is Good for Relationships.” I really ought to have entitled this message, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Busca La Unidad Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 14, 2007

La unidad no se logra con intenciones, sino con acciones

Busca la Unidad Intro: Ayer estuvimos disfrutando de una convivencia como Iglesia en Chuburná Puerto. Lamento mucho por los que no pudieron asistir, pero los que asistimos regresamos cansados, asoleados, pero felices. Fue algo hermoso poder ver a las familias conviviendo en armonía. Niños, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Guide To Godly Friends - How To Treat Others Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 3 in a series of 4

Building Relationships #3 A Guide to “Godly Friends” and How to Treat Others Proverbs 17:17; Matthew 22:37-39 The past two weeks we have studied relationships. The most important relationship that you and I can have in our life is a “Relationship” with God. In other words, knowing Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Friends Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love's Greatest Enemies

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 14, 2008

Love’s Greatest Enemies – Selfishness, Envy, Scorekeeping, Fear.

Love’s Greatest Enemies We live in a world that speaks in great volumes about love and the importance of it, as well as presenting a myriad of books and volumes of information on how to gain and maintain love. We as Christians realize that the presentation of Love from the World compared to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationship Builders Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

The second pillar to healthy relationships is loyalty

INTRO: In the December 31, 1989 Chicago Tribune, the editors printed their photos of the decade. One of them, by Michael Fryer, captured a grim fireman and paramedic carrying a fire victim away from the scene. The blaze, which happened in Chicago in December 1984, at first seemed routine. But then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationship Builders Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

The third pillar, which we are going to look at today, is forgiveness

INTRO: It’s an amazing thing when you get your eyes off yourself. Do you know what happens? -You can see the world around you, all of a sudden there’s life and beauty that you didn’t notice before. It’s the same in relationships. When you get your eyes off yourself you will have deeper, more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God