Sermons on Good Friend:

Making Friends With Unrighteous Money Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015

Jesus instructs through a parable how those who follow Him are to be stewards of all they possess.

“Jesus also said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making Fear Your Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 12, 2019

In this message we will learn how to overcome fear by making fear our friend... There are 6 actions we need to take and they form an acrostic of the word 'friend.'

Making Fear Your Friend 2000 years ago, God breathed and Paul put to paper these powerful words. Lean in church, for these are the very Word of the Living If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-2, Luke 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your Best Friend?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Aug 30, 2017

It is very important to ensure that our friendship with Jesus is our priority.  Psalm 46 :1 says” God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”

Proverbs 18:24 says: “A man who has friends must himself be friendly but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" . Best friends are those who found a way to be with you during tough times. They are friends who will drive hundreds of miles to be with you, jumped on an airplane to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Our Friends Cope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008

How fellowship with God and others is essential to living a life that matters.

John Gilbert lived in a California town called Paradise. When he was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. He was told it would eventually destroy every muscle and finally take his life. Each year John lost something. One year it was the ability to run. Another year he could no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pick Your Friends Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three layers/levels. Outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies. Our friends can also be put into three main categories.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “How to Pick Your Friends” 2 of 3 1/19/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Friends...test The Spirits

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2005

EASTER 6(B) - Dear friends, believers, are to test the spirits in order to recognize the Spirit of God and then listen to the Spirit of God.

DEAR FRIENDS…TEST THE SPIRITS (Outline) 1 JOHN 4:1-11 - May 1, 2005 - EASTER 6 INTRO: Today’s text talks about tests. As believers we are to put those entrusted with the message of salvation to the test. The message from God that men proclaim is to be just that – God’s message. The only way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023

This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got A Friend

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ipray - Friend Day

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 5, 2007

Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer.

November 4, 2007 iPray – “FRIEND DAY” Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer. Prayer is something that pretty much everyone understands, everyone gets, everyone does…at some point in their lives. People pray when a family member is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

4 Friends Of A Paralyzed Man

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 20, 2010

Friends we all need to have in our lives to help us through troubling times

Four (4) Friends of a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 Introduction: Let us notice some things about the man with palsy. 1. He could go to Jesus himself….palsy kept him 2. He could not follow the crowd to Jesus…palsy kept him …what is it that keeps you from getting to where Jesus is? I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Friend Of God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013

If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wounded In The House Of My Friend

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

The child of Jeroboam was sick and was not responding to treatment. Jeroboam did not know what to do. So, he decided to go and find out from the prophet what was wrong. He wanted to know the source of the sickness. But because he had offended the God of I

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “Wounded in the house of my friend.” Zechariah 13:6 says, “And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.” A careful look ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6, Zechariah 13:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

He’s That Kind Of Friend

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

No Better Friend Than Jesus

1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE THOSE THAT WE VALUE AS FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE TREASURED AND CHERISHED BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE FICKLE, FALSE, AND SHALLOW. GENUINE FRIENDSHIP IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A PERSON HAS OR DON’T HAVE. IT IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004

Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist