Sermons on Friendships:

Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Friend Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus demonstrates divine compassion by reaching out to the marginalized, the guilty, and the lost, showing that His love is inclusive and transformative.

JESUS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:34 Key Verse: “The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.” – Luke 7:34 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; John 3:17; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Fs Of Faith

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Student commissioning service to start out the new school year.

1. Friends – chose them wisely A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. (Proverbs 12:26) David & Jonathan (1 Sam. 23:16-18) Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Dan. 2:49; 3:12-30) A. Friends that will go through the fire with you. 12My command ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Love Is

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2017

We must love God with all our hearts and love our neighbors as ourselves.

What Love Is May 14, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must love God with all our hearts and love our neighbors as ourselves. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in Jesus we have a friend that stays closer than a brother.

THE DEAREST FRIEND I EVER HAD Proverbs 18:24 INTRODUCTION: Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #2 FELLOWSHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See sermon in Word format at www.praiseag.org

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY Purpose #2 FELLOWSHIP — 40 Days of Purpose 1 Peter 2:17 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: A couple years ago Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Why mention her? Well at the time she died Adelina was listed in the Guinness Book of World ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Be Part Of The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s Sermon from the 40 Days Of Purpose, Dealing With Fellowship.

Called To Be Part Of The Family GNLCC 10-24-04 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 John 4:7-22 Have you ever met somebody, and right away the person felt like family to you. This was the case with Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the king’s son, and the next in the line for the throne. But from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Friend Jesus

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Dec 30, 2013

I've tried to describe the believers relationship with Jesus in testimony style. "Let me tell you about my fiend Jesus...Let me tell you what He has done for me..."

I started with Chris Jordan's sermon: i-Pray #3: What a Friend we Have in Jesus. Scripture is the same, maybe a phrase here and there, more so at the beginning. But this is a different sermon. TITLE: My Friend Jesus 12-30-2013 TEXT: Romans 5:8-11 8 But God showed his great love for us by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Blown Off Course?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 9, 2004

The master of the ship was no longer the Master of the ship. The ship was blown eight hundred miles off course. The Devil was now in control. Our sinful habits take another turn. They become addictions!

Title: "Getting Blown Off Course" You know better than to leave Fair Havens. Paul let the Centurion know that it was "God’s Will" for them to winter in Fair Havens. God had warned him not to leave the shores of the Island of Crete. Application. Being in the will of God should not be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of God's Blessings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God promises that the measure we give will be the measure we receive. This sermon explores this promise and how we can grow in Christ.

In today's sermon, we will explore the principle of God's Law of Measure. This principle, established by God, states that the measure we use in our interactions with others will be used in return towards us. It applies to various aspects of our lives, including how we give to others, forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Topics: Spiritual Growth, God's Generosity

Getting Connected (Pt. 3)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon talks about the steps to beginning the process of abiding in Christ.

Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 3) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson INTRODUCTION Crystal Finley gave birth last week. For almost 9 months, that child has been abiding in her mother’s womb. They have been ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares...when I Am Feeling All Alone? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Eighth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of loneliness.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (This message opened by showing the video "Never Alone" by Barlow Girl) The song has a good title, "Never Alone." And in it, Barlow Girl echoes the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Worldly Wisdom With Godly Living

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon shows us how to seek Godly wisdom life in a world that is self centered and focused on looking out for ourselves.

In today’s fast-paced, self-focused culture, we are constantly bombarded with messages that push us toward self-promotion, that push us toward material success, and personal achievement. We are living in a time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace With God Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

How can we find peace in this world? This sermon seeks to provide some answers.

Peace With God June 10, 2001 Story of retired couple in early 80s alarmed by threat of nuclear war - Seriously studied all the inhabited places of the world to determine which would be least affected by a nuclear war… a place of ultimate peace & security. - They not only studied, but traveled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Fear Of Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 15, 2002

Third in series on Fear.

Fear Factor Fear is one of the primary weapons of the enemy. This has turned out to be a lot tougher series of messages to bring than I thought it would be. There is an oppressive burden whenever I have preached or taught on the enemy. Fear is one of the primary tools of Satan and the burden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ