Sermons on Friendships:

Sharpen One Another

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2006

Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus.

"Sharpen One Another" Scripture: (Proverbs 27:17) Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus. Introduction: The mayor of Philadelphia and his wife were sitting at a McDonald’s restaurant one day when the mayor noticed his wife in deep conversation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Other

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006

Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Manner Of Friends

Contributed by Tunde Owolabi on Aug 25, 2013

Relationship & Brotherhood

Text: Mark 2; 1-5 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Rarity Commonplace

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 29, 2013

God's desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person... Barnabas is a good example of a good example.

Title: Making a Rarity Commonplace Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 Thesis: God desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person. Introduction When I grew up we often gave our friends nicknames… Bob Hutchins was “Hutch.” Robert Sanden was “Ralph.” His older brother ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Best Friend Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2013

Beginning of a series looking at twelve followers of Jesus, their imperfections, and their victories. This sermon looks at the life of Simon Peter.

Today we begin a series I have entitled “The Dirty Dozen.” Jesus was always being accused of attracting the worst kind of people. In fact, He said He came to deliver these folks. I thought it might be interesting to examine twelve of these people and discover if perhaps we have some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Foursquare

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The man who was friendly with God.

Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Bear Up- Man Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 4, 2013

A really nice message on helping others, taking responsibility and showing love.

Bear Up- Man Up! Colossians 3:12-13NKJ In Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thick Skinned And Tender-Hearted

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011

This message from my youth ministry days was my attempt to explain the reasons some churches were unfriendly and some individuals were thoughtless with regards to the feelings of others in the church. The text is 1 Peter 3:8-18

Thick Skinned and Tender-hearted TEXT: I Peter 3:8-18 INTRODUCTION: “I was a stranger in the city. The church sign read, ‘Welcome‘, so I went in. I smiled at the Sunday school children as they rushed to their classes. Neither they nor their parents greeted me. After I sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Christianity begins and ends with relationship. It’s not so much about finding a true friend as it is being a true friend. Paul gives us clues that will help us become a true friend to those around us.

Marks of a True Friend Ephesians 6:19-24 Intro: This is the final message from our series in the book of Ephesians. We’ve uncovered some gems along the way. In chapter 1, we learned about the blessings of being in Christ and how God’s life can be expressed through our lives. In ch. 2, we talked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Together We Win! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we as God’s family will follow Christ together, we can win in the life struggles we face.

Together We Win! Text: Acts 18:1-11 Intro: Patrick Henry once said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This slogan proves true in politics, business, and many other areas. Even the animal kingdom understands the strength and safety in staying together. Predators generally go after the stragglers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fhpr, Part 1 - Having A Common Faith Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

First in a series on healthy relationships that Christians can have.

Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 1 – Having a Common Faith 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 August 1, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FORM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’m generally what people call a “people-person.” I generally like hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

What A Christian Feels

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 8, 2009

prayer

Sermon: What a Christian Must Feel James 4 May 15, 2005 A bishop was visiting a church one day and was invited to dinner with the chairman of the board and his wife and daughter. During the meal the Bishop ask the little girl what she thought of church. She said that a person must be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Take The Limits Off And Dream Big! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2010

We have a rich and glorious inheritance in Christ! God wants us to take the limits off and believe Him for the impossible in our lives.

DESTINY #3: TAKE THE LIMITS OFF AND DREAM BIG! (May 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) REVIEW WEEK #1 & 2: We are going through a series in the Book of Ephesians. • The first three chapters talk about what God has done for us. • The last three chapters talk about what God wants ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Path To Blessing - Our Lives And Our Country Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011

What is the path to blessing for us personally and as a nation? That path is listed in scripture. 1- We must receive God’s correction 2- We must have God’s friendship 3- We must trust God’s wisdom

INTRO.- We prefer blessing over cursing. We prefer to be blessed by God than to be cursed by the devil or by anything that is evil, evil people included. And there are times we wonder about our country. We wonder if God has withdrawn His blessing from America. And we may wonder the same thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#14 in series. What kind of qualities does Paul commend? What are we to do with this list? Convert to "checklistianity"?

Colossians 4:7-17 – With Friends Like These Turn with me to the book of Colossians, almost for the last time. Today we are looking at Paul’s list of friends, as found in 4:7-17. Next week we wrap up the book, looking at 4:18, thinking of Paul’s chains, and our own. Today we will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-17

Denomination: Baptist