Sermons on Godly Friendships:

Paul's Friends Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 23, 2023

Paul gives his travel plans and highlights two of his most important ministry friends.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:19-30 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-23-2023 Friendship At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my newfound faith would grow. Two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop And Enrich Our Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship wit

1. The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship with the Spirit with tenderness and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eyes On The Lord: Living In The Wisdom And Friendship Of God - Psalm 25:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2024

Psalm 25 is a psalm of trust and guidance. Here, David, the psalmist, is calling upon the Lord in a time of need. He seeks God’s direction and protection.

Eyes on the Lord: Living in the Wisdom and Friendship of God - Psalm 25:14-15 Psalm 25:14-15 (NLT): "The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies." Introduction: Psalm 25 is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14-15, Proverbs 3:32, James 4:8, Jeremiah 31:33, Colossians 3:2, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Strategy To Use Unequally Yoked Marriages To Destroy Godly Lives Of A Godly Spouse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

Be cautious of relationships that seem too good to be true

As believers, we are constantly engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. Satan, the enemy of our souls, is always seeking ways to undermine our faith and destroy our effectiveness for the Kingdom. One of the strategies he uses is to encourage unequally yoked marriages, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Ephesians 5:22-33

Bad Friends Will Corrupt You - 1corinthians 15:33

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011

Bad Friends Will Corrupt You - 1Corinthians 15:33

Bad Friends Will Corrupt You - 1Corinthians 15:33 1Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1Co 15:33 Don't be fooled: "Bad friends will ruin good habits. (ERV) 1Co 15:33 Do not be tricked by false words: evil company does damage to good behaviour. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualities Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002

In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Missing In Action (Mia)

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001

We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives.

S-ubject: Apostasy C-entral Theme: Teens who leave Jesus O-bjective: We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives. R-ationale: #1: OBSERVE YOUR ENVIROMENT #2: SEARCH AND RESCUE #3: RESTORE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Guard On Duty Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 2: Life Guard on Duty This message stresses the importance of warning those we see falling into sin, and our responsibility to heed the warnings that God sends to us.

RIP TIDE 2. Life Guard On Duty As we continue in our message series RIP TIDE, this evening we are talking about Life Guard on Duty. Last week we heard God’s warning to us about the Rip Tide of sin and the pull it has in our life. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fog

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 10, 2004

Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities.

The FOG Proverbs 18:24, John 15:14-15 July 14, 2002 Friend Day AM Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities. Introduction: I love these friend days that we have. This is our second annual Friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: *other

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring...bad Decisions--How Do We Handle Them?

Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 5, 2004

Dealing with friends and family that make bad decisions.

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring…Bad Decisions, How Do We Handle Them? Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah was given an order. God gave him a message and told Jonah to deliver it to Ninevah. It was cut and dry. No gray area here, just a direct message from God to travel to Ninevah and preach against the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Can America Return To God

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

How can we turn this nation back to God? Can it even be done? Yes! We can make a difference!

CAN AMERICA RETURN TO GOD? By Mark Beaird Text: I Chronicles 7:14 "Nothing Happened Today" by Morris Chalfant Britain’s King George III wrote the day’s activities in his diary: "July 4, 1776--Nothing happened today." Nothing happened? America was born that day, King George. Her birth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 2:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Need A Friend?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 16, 2002

JESUS IS OUR FRIEND!

NEED A FRIEND? JOHN 15: 1-17 OCTOBER 13 INTRODUCTION: I am told about this newspaper in England giving a reward for the best definition of what is a friend? Thousands answered, the winner? "A FRIEND IS ONE THAT COMES WHEN EVERYONE ELSE GOES.” JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Completely Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

We are designed to have and maintain relationships.

Living a No-Regrets Life Series Love Completely July 12, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A If you only had a month to live, who would you want to spend time with, connect with? 1 Who do you need to apologize ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend Is More Than A Hyperlink Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 12, 2009

Looking at the ’friend questing’ of Facebook, and asking what God says about real friendship.

Note: Earlier in the service Mark 2:1-12 AND 1 Samuel 20:35-42 have been read and the story re-told and explained. These are great examples of friendship in the Bible. The story of Ruth and Naomi could also be used.) Introduction... [Project my Facebook page onto screen and ask if people know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding From God.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2009

❶. MEN TRY TO HIDE FROM GOD ❷. HIDING Is IN VAIN ❸. ALTERNATIVE: WALK WITH GOD

Reuters - "Dead" man hid in family home for three years Sunday, 9 December 2007 A man who had been declared dead after a canoeing accident but in fact survived hid in his home for three years before his arrest this week, his wife told British newspapers "In 2002, Anne Darwin reported her husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Baptist