Sermons on Godly Friendships:

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

“Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor: When The Tribe Doesn't Get Along Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

This series is going to focus on how to survive in the situations of life and to teach us how is a man named Joseph.

Big news this summer, Survivor. High TV ratings, people were really into the survivors on the island and who would make it. Big bets, rumors, and whole new series to look forward to. Why was this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Scripture Says About Soulmates? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2023

Soul mate originates from pagan mythology. The person who was made just for you, perfect in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually… the one who completes you is a soulmate.

Soul mate originates from pagan mythology. The person who was made just for you, perfect in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually… the one who completes you is a soulmate. The truth is our soul mate is simply who we marry. According to scripture when we are united with our spouse, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:6, Matthew 19:29

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Jun 4, 2003

What it means to agree in the presence of God

The Power of Agreement Matthew 18:19-20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Definition of agreement It means to come into or be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationships That Work!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42, Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Next Generation Of Godly Mothers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 10, 2021

Who will train up our next generation of godly Mothers? All Scripture references are from the NASB

You have heard it said, “We are but one generation away from a being a pagan people.” This is so true. I praise God for my godly parents for the way they raised me. If it were not for them I believe I could have very well been swept up and out with the ways of the world. I know for many ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering In Diversity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

The situation was tense. A disagreement that threatened to divide the early church, a personal spat that threatened to divide friends. What should we do when it happens to us?

Passage: Acts 15:36-41 Intro: Have you ever noticed that not everyone agrees with you all the time? 1. how can so many people be so consistently wrong so often? 2. things had been going well for Paul and Barnabas. 3. church in Antioch healthy, Jerusalem council decided in favor of Gentiles. 4. in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Together We Stand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 21, 2016

The value of working together.

“Together We Stand” Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Let’s begin this evening by reading the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006

Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Four Essentials To Great And Godly Marriages

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 12, 2006

St. Valentine was martyred for the institution of great and godly marriages. Gen. 2 describes that these marriages are made up of at least four essentials: Monogamy, Fidelity, Longevity, and Intimacy.

Great and Godly Marriages Gen. 2.21-25 Steve Miller 2/12/06---Valentine’s Sunday Opening: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: *other

How The Godly Survive In An Ungodly World. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

We are going to have to deal with a world that has gone mad! This Psalms gives us some helpful hints at playing spiritual survivor man.

Intro: 1. “One penalty of living near God is keen pain from low lives. The ears that hear God’s Word cannot but be stunned and hurt by the babble of empty speech. This Psalm is profoundly melancholy, but without a trace of personal affliction. The psalmist is not sad for himself, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

How The People You Fellowshipped With Can Have Influence Over Your Percepti

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

It is important as Christians that we are not influence with the wrong people.

How the people you fellowshipped with can have influence over your perception? 2 Samuel 10:1-5 (NKJV) It happened after this that the king of the people of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. [2] Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Growing Godly Children In Today's World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2007

This textual sermon is to encourage parents in the difficult tasks of raising their children in today’s world.

Proverbs 22:6 Growing Godly Children in Today’s World Often I have found that children say the honest things we won’t say. They mirror our thoughts by putting them into words. Let’s listen to a few that kids have expressed. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids) You got to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 22:6-7

Denomination: Baptist