Sermons on Friendships:

Framed - Pt. 4 - Friend Frame Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 4 – Friend Frame We have talked over the last 3 weeks about the impact and power of our mind to frame us! The way we think determines how we act. If we can ever learn to change the way we think we will learn to live in victory and we will defeat the enemy in our life! So quickly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fitting In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011

comedian Lenny Bruce gives our Christian psychology a metaphorical cattle prod shock when he said, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.’” I suspect it has a lot to do with fitting in.

“Fitting In” John 17:11-19 I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, “You would think that being in a clique is fun but take my word for it: It’s not. They make me wear expensive things when I’m not really rich and tell me ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Are Your Friends?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

Everyone needs friends. The reason the Toy Story franchise is so popular is because everyone can relate to the idea of having friends who stick with you no matter what. But for followers of Jesus this definition doesn't go far enough.

Randy Newman wrote a song called, "You Got a Friend in Me". Most folks recognize this song as the theme to the popular Toy Story franchise. According to Randy a real friend is someone who loves you and sticks with you even through your worst troubles. This is a great definition of what a friend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break The Spell

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013

Every single human being has the chance to have friends and they will either be the same as you or different to you; some have trees as their friends, some have their pets as friends and many of us have human beings as our friends.

Acts 8:9-11 Every single human being has the chance to have friends and they will either be the same as you or different to you; some have trees as their friends, some have their pets as friends and many of us have human beings as our friends. There are three categories or friends: 1. Comrades ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connected: Facebook Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 8, 2015

Facebook is for connecting with "friends," but the friends we have on Facebook are rarely friends at all, at least not the type that change our lives.

How many of you are on Facebook? How many know what it is, but are not on it? How many know nothing about it? What planet have you been living on? Facebook is a website that was launched in February of 2004. It was created by some college students led by a young man named Mark Zuckerburg, who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

A Friends Day sermon targeted to the lost and backslidden.

What a Friend We Have in Jesus Friends Day Sermon Chuck Sligh September 14, 2014 TEXT: John 15:15 – “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto ...read more

Scripture: James 15:15

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Prayer For My Friends

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer for our friends.

Author and LaSalle University professor, Grace Adolphsen Brame, Says some of her students claim heaven is of no concern to them. Life is precious. This world matters, and it is all we have for sure. So why concern ourselves with something for which we have no evidence? What a sad state of affairs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014

The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

Community Connection Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012

This series addresses the value and need for small group ministry in the local church

THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Community Connection” Philemon 1:2 – “to the church that meets in your home” INTRODUCTION In my teen years my brothers and I shared house chores. Both parents worked long hours so it was reasonable that we would help around the house and yard. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

If . . . Then

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2012

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

IF . . . THEN / John 15: 9 – 17 Intro: When I was in college I date a young lady. The relationship was getting kind of serious and I said to her one evening, “Do you love me?” Her answer, “What do you think?” I thought the answer was yes; but, she had other ideas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Healthy Family Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 13, 2012

Word gives us several keys to having healthy family relationships. We will consider five of them – covenant, grace, empowering, intimacy and divine order.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! “The Mom Song” video by The Skit Guys. Honor moms! QUOTE: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we ...read more

Denomination: *other

Two Are Better Than One

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 12, 2012

"Two are Better than One" is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It teaches four reasons why two are better than one: (1) Two are better than one when you are work; (2) Two are better than one when you have fallen down; (3) TWo are better than one when

TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 The Book of ECCLESIASTES is the sad sequel to the book of PROVERBS. The book of Proverbs primarily consists of wise sayings Solomon teaches his children that they may live godly and peaceful lives. But in Ecclesiastes, Solomon laments the fact that he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fhpr, Part 3 - Respecting Other People

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

Part 3 - This message about how careless exercise of Christian liberties can hinder relationships.

Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 3 – Respecting Other People’s Boundaries Romans 14 August 15, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." AUDIO IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG Me: I spent my high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Job's Three Friends, What They Got Right

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 30, 2010

Job's three friends spoke to him throughout the book of Job. Much of what they said was wrong and hurtful. However, their initial reaction was one that we all should pay attention to.

Introduction The story of Job is one that has been talked about through the ages. This one man, lost so much, in such a short period of time, and still found a way to move on with his life. But, he didn’t do it alone. When we talk about the book of Job, we normally talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bright Light

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

When Jesus walked oln the earth, even though His glory was hidden, He was still an amazing light. And light can hurt.

Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Intro: Light is an amazing phenomenon. 1. it can be at one time painful, illuminating, helpful, and revealing of things we would rather stayed hidden. 2. if you walk into a dark room and turn on the lights, some inhabitants will scurry away and others will welcome the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free