Sermons on Friendships:

The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-30

Denomination: *other

How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008

How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

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 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

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

Found A Friend Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… Growing up… in my family… prayer was only something we did… before we ate and before we slept. Like even though my mom has always been a crazy driver… we never prayed before driving anywhere. And even though bullies were a legit concern for me at recess, we never prayed before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Short. Simple. Honest. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… in the Weber household… we have four kids. And I don’t know how we have 4 kids… but we do. And we also have a minivan… Why? Because we’re cool like that. And when did this become my life? I’m not sure. But each night after my 4 yahoos… have their PJs on and their teeth brushed… we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, Matthew 6:7

Living In A Diverse Culture Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 19, 2024

It’s not necessary to quote chapter and verse to share the Gospel, but it is necessary to tell the whole story.

LIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE 2 Text: Acts 17:22-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is culture? It is the ways of thinking, living, and behaving that define a people and underlie its achievements. It is a nation’s collective mind, its sense of right and wrong, the way it perceives reality, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

Loneliness

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 5, 2020

Loneliness is the soul feeling isolated from meaningful human connections, feeling misunderstood, out of place, etc.

Loneliness By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- This is not necessarily a sermon designed for those that are single, because you can feel lonely in any circumstance, at any age, you can even feel loneliness when you are surrounded by people, in a relationship, or when you have many friends ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Apostolic

Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021

a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

“Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough 2020 Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2020

In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision from the Lord.

Video Transition: Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22, Job 3:26, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Thy Way: Jonathan’s Warning To David Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 28, 2020

Jonathan, son of King Saul, knew David would be king of Israel someday. This is one of several encounters where Jonathan helped David survive. This is the second message in the series, "go thy way".

Introduction Jonathan, the oldest son of Saul and crown prince of Israel, knew he would never be king. That didn’t stop him from being a true friend to God’s choice, namely, David. The book of 1 Samuel has several episodes, we could say, where Jonathan took David’s side and even protected him. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Others See Christ In You

Contributed by Catherine Dixon on Mar 1, 2017

The world is watching you. In your role, as the “light”, people around you will not slip and fall, or make mistakes that will make them regret bitterly. Even if they do slip, they will recognize their mistake and seek God's solution.

Let others see Christ in You Our text is from Matthew 5 verses 15 and 16 (Common English Bible). “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lamp-stand, and it shines on all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:15-16

A Stroll With Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 29, 2016

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples.

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples. The Lord led me to a particular passage in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist