Sermons on Godly Friends:

Characteristics Of A True Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The fifth message in the series on the life of David. This one deals with the friendship he had with Jonathon.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 05—THE VALUE OF A TRUE FRIEND TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 18:1-4 KJV And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Needs A Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 3, 2006

The wrong kind of friend will lead you into sin. You need the right kind of friend who will be comitted to you, be honest with you and build you up. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. I am especially indebted to Rick Hine, Pastor of Bedford Baptist for the conceptualization of this message. Please feel free to use this message ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, Friend Of God

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

In Three major religions, Abraham is called the "Friend of God." This sermon explores the character and attributes of Abraham that cause him to be held in such high esteem by God.

ABRAHAM: FRIEND OF GOD James 2:23; II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8 Intro: In three different passages in the Bible, Abraham is referred to as “the friend of God.” He is the father of the faithful. He is a central figure in three world religions: Moslem, Judaism, and Christianity. What was it about ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Friend Of Sinners Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus is the friend of sinners. As our compassionate friend, he removes our fears, forgives our sins, and makes us whole.

VISITATION #5: JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS INTRO TO TOPIC: “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4). • The whole story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is about God seeking to have an intimate, personal friendship with sinful human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-32

Denomination: *other

When A Friend Falls

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 9, 2010

This sermon examines Christian responsibility when dealing with a fellow believer who has fallen into sin.

WHEN A FRIEND FALLS GALATIANS 5:26-6:6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps there is not a more beautiful story told than that of the Good Samaritan. Here is the story of a man who falls upon bad times. He is robbed, beaten and left for dead. He lies beside the road, unable to help himself. He is totally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010

Importance of persevering in prayer.

Parable of the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5-13) And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; {6} for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' {7} And he answers from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Married, But Not Best Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006

Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Over My Friend?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2023

The odds of this world may be against us... BUT GOD CAN HANDLE THIS....

IT IS OVER MY FRIEND… EMOTIONAL GAMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG) Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, 2 Kings 6:16-18, Acts 28:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 30, 2024

1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND

JESUS OUR FRIEND OUTLINE 1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND THE MESSAGE JESUS OUR FRIEND John 15 : 14 - 15 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Paralyzed Friend Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one paralyzed man & changed him forever.

“ONE PARALYZED FRIEND” Luke 5:17-26 CWBC – 1/13/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Driving down a street in downtown Jackson area. Saw these letters on side of building: WIT. Underneath them were the words, “Whatever It Takes.” Thought that would be a good name for a church. I believe that ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth (Friend Or Companion)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 3, 2022

4 chapters with notes (NASB); perhaps written by Samuel; during Judges' time

Here is a quick video summary: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2907001996177489 Marilyn Hickey notes: written over 30 years; the location is Bethlehem and Moab(MODERN DAY JORDAN); Naomi widowed; disobedience; cursings & blessings; Naomi and her family start with the wrong motives. 1 Now it came ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Friends And Family Of God

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 21, 2023

Crucifixion Friday was the darkest day in history. Resurrection Sunday was the brightest. Between the two, the friends and family of Jesus waited.

THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF JESUS Introduction A. “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” B. That is not true of one family—God’s family (Matt 12:46-50). C. But we can choose God’s family only because of his previous choice (Matt 12:17-19; 2 Thess 2:13-14; Gal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Friends Fail” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2019

Job’s three friends talked too much and listened too little. We should resist interpreting God’s will for another person’s disaster. What people really need is compassionate listeners. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good Advice (2). Job's comforters (2:11-13): • Eliphaz will speak from a viewpoint of his experience. • Bildad will speak from the viewpoint of tradition • Zophar will speak from the viewpoint of his own assumptions • Elihu will speak from the viewpoint of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

Choosing Friends Outline

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

Your friends will make you or break you so choose wisely!

Sometimes, it is good to do without friends. There was fella back in the 19th century by the name of Lorenzo Dow, whom folks called Crazy Lorenzo Dow. With a nickname like that, he and I would have been close friends. It seems that when Brother Dow was only four or five, he asked a playmate if he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 10:15, 1 Corinthians 10:21, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Deuteronomy 13:6-11, Proverbs 29:24, Leviticus 24:10-16, Obadiah 1:10-13, Luke 11:23, Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 18:24, James 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist