Sermons on Intentional Friendship:

Why Praying Before Marrying Is Crucial Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 19, 2024

In this sermon , we'll explore the significance of prayer in choosing a life partner and why it's essential to seek God's will before tying the knot.

Marriage is a sacred union between two individuals, and choosing the right partner is a decision that can impact one's life forever. In the midst of excitement and emotions, it's easy to overlook the importance of seeking divine guidance. Praying before marrying someone can be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

From The River To The Wilderness

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind.

From the River to the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-2 Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind. God’s purpose in the temptation was to prove Jesus is His Son, sinless and a worthy Savior. Immediately after the heavens were open Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus On Right Fasting Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002

Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Back To The Garden

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 12, 2002

How can we return to God’s intention for his creation and for each of us as his CHildren?

Here we go back to the very beginning of the story of God in relationship with the people that He created. I am particularly impressed as I look at the things that we see and hear on the evening news and I realize that no longer do we live in a perfect world. Yet, God clearly created the world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The True Manna Series

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 23, 2004

My intention in the sermon is to present one of the Great "I AMs" as Jesus used them in relation to Himself.

Note: I am deeply indebted to Mr. Herbert Lockyer in his Book “All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible for much of the material in my sermon. Jack D. Harris PROPHETIC PORTRAYALS OF CHRIST The Manna Int. Manna was a gift from Heaven, designed to sustain the people of Israel physically, to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Obey Or Not To Obey

Contributed by John Gail on May 21, 2016

sermon from Jonah chapter 1 that looks at the disobedient intentions of Jonah and compares them to today's Christion

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Text: Jonah 1:1 - 17 Jonah’s instructions were crystal clear. There were no excuses that he didn’t get the message or that he didn’t understand what was meant by the instructions or that he was confused by what he was being told to do. God told Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The House Of The Potter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016

The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Heart - Take Action Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 17, 2018

God knows our hearts and we must always have it cleansed and have godly desires and intent!

Let’s continue to worship our Lord by listening to what God is saying in Exodus 33…. As we read, let us note the 3 main characters: What can we say about the Hebrews? What can we say about God? What can we say about Moses? After summarizing the passage, let’s come back to these 3 main ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelization With Inculturation: Cyril And Methodius Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2019

God’s intention continues to be to bring us together in His Church. “It is not good for man to be alone.”

Thursday of the 5th Week in Course 2019 Ss Cyril and Methodius After Pentecost, the Catholic Church was made up exclusively of Jews. In fact, for many years it was considered a Jewish cult. But Gentiles who had made a study of religion and who had become Jews or followers of Jews found the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Faith And Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 10, 2014

To fulfill Christ's intention for the Church, the Church treasures the unbreakable link between one faith and one community.

Thursday of 4th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei In these first weeks of the Easter season each year the Church gives us much of St. John’s Gospel writings on the Eucharist, the sacrament of nourishment and unity. The Eucharist brings us together: those who profess the same Catholic faith ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Preparation: The Key To A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 4, 2026

A revelation that intentional spiritual, mental, and practical preparation is God’s ordained pathway to a greater and secured tomorrow.

PREPARATION: THE KEY TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Genesis 41:33-36 Key Verse:  “Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:33-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Mixing And Matching? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 24, 2005

Yoked togther with unbelievers in what? Is this talking about marriage, business, friendships? No- it’s a whole lot more challenging than any of those!

Mixing and Matching? 2 Cor 6:14-7:1 WBC 26/5/5pm I had an incredible dream! 3 people (Robin, Liz and I ) were in heaven. Robin had a monkey on his shoulders, bashing him on the head . I asked the angel "why?". Angel replied "he started off well , walked true and straight.... but later on he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"A Love Song Gone Sour"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a Sermon that deals with the love of music and the ability it has to talk about relationships and to deliver the News. This sermon also looks at friendship and the concept of fake friends and associates

1) August 18, 2013 [Green] Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Text Isaiah 5:1-7 Sermon "A love Song Gone Sour" Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 (UMH 801) Hebrews 11:29–12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Many of life’s memorable moments can be brought to mind just by hearing a favorite song. Consider Sam ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019

Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist