Sermons on Godly Friendships:

Humility And Unity - Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 26, 2018

Do we want to be more effective in bringing the sinful, the sick, the shackled and the sad to Jesus’ feet? We'll look at the qualities of four men who took their sick friend from a place of sickness, sadness, being shackled and sinful, to Christ's feet.

HUMILITY AND UNITY BRINGING A SICK WORLD TO CHRIST - Part 1 of 2 Mark 2:1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Compassion - Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 26, 2018

Compassion is the fuel that enables & drives us. It is the only fuel that will enable us to fulfil God’s will and finish the task He has set us. In this passage, compassion was the four men’s motivation to get their sick friend to the feet of Jesus.

COMPASSION BRINGING A SICK WORLD TO CHRIST - Part 2 of 2 Mark 2:1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Best Friends Forever

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018

The friendship of David and Joshua is one of the closest in the Bible. From it, we learn that true friends love as they love themselves, sacrifice for the good of the other, and protect one another. If you want a friend, be a friend!

1 Samuel 17:57-18:4 Best Friends Forever Have you ever had a BFF? A “best friend forever?” Or better yet, a BFFL? A “best friend for life?” Or in short form, a “bestie?” Someone who knows you better than you know yourself? I saw a quote this week: “We are going to be best friends forever... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-3, 1 Samuel 20:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Friends

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 28, 2015

A sermon that looks at friendship and what it is to have jesus as a friend

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Today I feel to talk about friends – having friends – being a friend needing a friend and the Biblical concept of friends. Jesus had a group of friends around him they were very close and This was the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friends And Enemies

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

A message on bullying for kids.

Friends and Enemies/Ridicule/Bullying Scripture: "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:43-44 Sandpaper/soft cloth. So I brought two items today. Sandpaper/soft cloth/flannel. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Inspired by Frazee and Lucado

From Shepherd to King - Week 11 November 21, 2010 Last week, I spoke about distortions, then on Tuesday I received this from my mother in law. I thought it was pretty funny, but just amazing how easily we can be fooled; and how people distort what is really the truth. Okay, let’s move on, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Day

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 20, 2011

To share the importance friends.

Everyone needs friends. What is a friend? Friends are people with whom you dare to be yourself. Your soul can be naked with them. They ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. When you are with them, you feel as a prisoner feels who has been ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:10

Denomination: Other

History Needs Some Changing

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 10, 2011

If only, if only we could learn from Jesus in today

Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent March 27, 2011 The conflict the Jews had with the Samaritans goes way back, and I mean way back. When the Hebrew people were brought out of the land of Egypt there were originally twelve tribes—twelve lands. But due to reasons of survival these ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Everyone Has Needs

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2012

The story of Peter, Peter's mother-in-law and the crown in this passage from Mark describe three different perspectives, but different needs as well. We all have needs and our greatest need is a savior.

Introduction The author Stephen W. Sorenson wrote in Discipleship Journal: For two years, because of severe tendinitis in both wrists, I could not pick up my young daughter, carry a log, or even open a twist-off pop bottle. To make matters worse, my wife and I, with help from family and friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Fellowship With Our Advocate

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

In order to walk like Jesus, we must first KNOW Jesus.

Fellowship With Our Advocate September 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In order to walk like Jesus, we must first KNOW Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 2:1-6 Supplemental Passage: John 15:4-5 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

God calls us His friend.

Friend Of God John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Hushai ? The latter half of I Chronicles chapter 27, details the names and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Storms Of Life- Relationships Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

Dealing with severe relationship problems God's way

The Storms of Life Relationship Storms CCCAG July 14th, 2019 Scripture- Genesis 2:18 Intro: One of the benefits of being a bivocational pastor is that I get to meet real people in real situations instead of sitting in a church office all day. Over the years as a paramedic I've had dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonathan's Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 3, 2019

1 Samuel 20:1-42 shows us Jonathan warning David about Saul's determination to kill David.

Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of Saul’s disobedience. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Even though David saved Israel from Goliath and the Philistines armies, Saul became extremely jealous of David. Saul’s son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Why Can't We Be Friends"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Friend.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2018

Jesus offered His life so that we may become become our friends. And Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another as Jesus loved them, if they want to become Jesus' friends.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. I live in Stanton, about 4 miles away from here. About 5 years ago during the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Baptist