Sermons on Friendships:

Kindness: Overcoming Selfishness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 5, 2023

Mark Twain said, “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see.” Many think it only take willpower to be kind. No, it takes supernatural power to be kind.

Did you see the recent news article about the cabbie that found $187,000 in cash? Yes, a Boston taxi cab driver dropped off a homeless man at a hotel. The homeless man had just finished living in a homeless shelter for the past six months when he inherited the incredible sum of money. Yes, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 6:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wives Submit Yourselves Unto Your Own Husbands

Contributed by George Warner on Oct 16, 2021

Next to no wife a good wife is best

A relationship with God is not a one way thing. We speak to God through prayer and he speaks to us through certain kinds of guidance and phenomena. These include but are not limited to the use of scripture. As many as are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. This Spirit is also the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18, Proverbs 18:22

Being Socially Balanced Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021

This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 6th sermon in the series, Balanced Living.

Series: Balanced Living [#6] BEING SOCIALLY BALANCED John 15:12-13 Introduction: We are social beings. Loneliness is not a part of God's plan. God made us for relationships. We are meant to have friends. John 15:12-13 Generally speaking, there are 2 types of friends: * Casual friends. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Thriving, Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2020

This was a short talk (10 minutes) given at an inner city mission before dinner. It is directed at people who struggle with their relationships, and this struggle contributes to them being 'stuck' in life

Thriving, Healthy Relationships Who was your best friend with you were 10 years old? What was his or her name? My best friend was also named Matthew and our friendship lasted maybe 4-5 years. More than most things in our lives, friendships matter a great deal. Story of fellow who got job in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - My Friend

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001

Jesus calls me His friend - who me?

I first met Ken when I was three and he was three and a half, when our Mothers started us at Sunday School on exactly the same day. Later, when we were eight, we joined the Church Choir together, and then, when our voices broke at about the same time, we went into the Mens` section, singing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

He’s That Kind Of Friend

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

No Better Friend Than Jesus

1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE THOSE THAT WE VALUE AS FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE TREASURED AND CHERISHED BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE FICKLE, FALSE, AND SHALLOW. GENUINE FRIENDSHIP IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A PERSON HAS OR DON’T HAVE. IT IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Mark Davis on Aug 5, 2004

911 - Sacrifice - Jesus

The Ultimate Sacrifice Friendship John 15:9-17 9"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whoville, I Am God's Friend Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2019

Jesus told his followers that they were his friends, but what does that mean for us today?

Whoville I am God’s Friend Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about Whoville in relation to Dr. Suess' classic Horton Hears a Who, but the reality is, that when most people hear the term “Whoville” that isn’t the book they think of. Instead, they think of Little Cindy Lou Who and her family ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Can You Trust? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to talk about a powerful topic that touches all of us - friendship. As C.S. Lewis once said, “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art...It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” Let's turn our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Topics: Right Friends

Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Easter

6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Friends"   9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A True Friend

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

A TRUE FRIEND

A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003

A TRUE FRIEND

A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Bad Friends And Their Corrupting Influence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

The people we surround ourselves with shape our values, our attitudes, and our future. The Bible warns us clearly that bad company corrupts good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).

THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS AND THEIR CORRUPTING INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Psalm 1:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14 INTRODUCTION: Friendship is one of the most powerful influences in a person’s life. The people we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

About Our Father’s Business…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!

About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Assembly Of God