Sermons on Jesus Friend Of Sinners:

Friends Or Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

God doesn’t want you to enjoy the things of the world...but the things of God in the world.

WWJBD Part 4 – Friend of God James 4:1-10 I left my truck at Andy’s house while I was in Chicago week before last. I came home and on Sunday night Nikki and I ran over to get it. I was going to take it home, but she convinced me to bring it over here to the parking lot and set it out there. So ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Friend?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024

As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found A Friend Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… Growing up… in my family… prayer was only something we did… before we ate and before we slept. Like even though my mom has always been a crazy driver… we never prayed before driving anywhere. And even though bullies were a legit concern for me at recess, we never prayed before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

A Sinner Came To Dinner (Sermonette) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 19, 2024

To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She was forgiven of her sins and restored.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Friend In Need

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005

Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Friendship (Friend’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Look at Prov. 27:5, we read, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Also look at Prov. 27:9-10 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Loving People And Using Things Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 7 (Final)

LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LUKE 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is “Les Miserables,” the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial and selfless man later in life. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"To Be A Friend Of God”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018

The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Come And See Jesus. The Words Of An Excited Friend

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2024

Over 80% of people who come to church are INVITED by a friend. See that happen in today's text.

1.21.24 John 1:43–51 (EHV) 43 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

A Funeral For A Friend

Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003

A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling All Friends

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 13, 2016

Jesus offered a parable of a woman who had lost a coin of great value. Once it was found, through a diligent search, she called her friends to rejoice with her. We too should seek out the lost and rejoice in their salvation.

Calling all Friends Luke 15: 8-10 Our text today comes from a familiar chapter where our Lord shares three different parables – The Parable of the Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. These parables were given in response to the Pharisees criticism of His interaction with sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Friend And Brother Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to God as Friend and Brother through Jesus.

Most Canadians will say they believe in god. Now of course, what that means will vary greatly, and I suspect that for a good number of those who say they believe in God it is not something they have deeply examined or thought about. It might be like saying, “I believe that people have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Through Out the Bible we see that God is looking for people that He can be intimate with. He wants to be our Friends.

Friend’s Of God John 15:15 (NKJV) No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. We use to sing a song that said “I am a friend of God”. A person who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Title: When Friends Turn Away And People Walk Away: By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025

Brothers and sisters, We live in a world where relationships are fragile. One day people are with you, and the next, they are gone. The pain of abandonment, betrayal, or silent withdrawal can cut deeper than a knife. It can leave you questioning your worth, your calling, and even your faith.

SERMON TITLE: WHEN FRIENDS TURN AWAY AND PEOPLE WALK AWAY Scripture Texts: • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (NIV) “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength...” • Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) “When my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal