Sermons on Jesus Friends:

No Fools Here: Job's Young Friend Elihu

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

April Fool’s Day. Brash young Elihu is angry at Job and his friends for their inactivity. And he sees the extravagant, "foolish" mercy of God that foreshadows God’s forgiveness in Christ, "foolishly" spending His life for us.

Of some folks they say, "He’s really just a big kid at heart". "He’s really just a big kid at heart." Which means that even if he is in his fifties and has grown-up children, a mortgage and a pension plan, even so he has that irrepressible urge to play. Even so he wants nothing more than to have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Three Friends, What They Got Right

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 30, 2010

Job's three friends spoke to him throughout the book of Job. Much of what they said was wrong and hurtful. However, their initial reaction was one that we all should pay attention to.

Introduction The story of Job is one that has been talked about through the ages. This one man, lost so much, in such a short period of time, and still found a way to move on with his life. But, he didn’t do it alone. When we talk about the book of Job, we normally talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In Fruitfulness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2023

The privilege and responsibility of being friends of Jesus.

GROWING IN FRUITFULNESS. John 15:7-17. When we abide in Jesus, His words abide in us. We are nourished by His Word, and cultivate our relationship with Him through prayer (John 15:7). Thus our wills become conformed to His will, and our prayers are found to be in perfect harmony with the mind of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Reaction Is Showing Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

How Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a friend.

Your reaction is showing part II. John 18:1 -- 11. This morning we mentioned that the true test of your character is not found in your actions but your reactions. We are looking at how Jesus reacted in some certain situations. We looked this morning at how Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas: Being A Better Buddy

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon was used for friends Sunday, we asked members to invite their friends. Uses Barnabas as an example of friendship, and invites people to make Jesus their friend.

Video Clip of Anne of Green Gables "Will you promise to be my secret bosom friend?" I think all of us have a desire to have a bosom friend, one who sticks with you through thick and thin. But my dad always told me that if you want friends you’ve got to be friendly, that’s what I’d like to talk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Value Of Friendship In Ministry Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 8, 2014

God’s church is strengthened by everyday people who use their hands, their presence, and their faithfulness to serve others.

Background: . • Illustration: On June 1, 1967, the Beatles had another hit on the radio entitled, “With a little help from my friends.” The chorus had these three lines: “I get by with a little help from my friends. I get high….. I’m going to try ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The King Rewards The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Fellow Christian

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 3, 2020

This is a funeral message/outline that was prepared for a dear friend and follower of Christ.

Celebration of Life Service For ________________________________________ Preached on October 22, 2018 at Green Hills Cemetery Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson 2 Corinthians 13:5, "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Jesus Meek And And Mild? Really

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 16, 2025

Jesus obviously had not read Dale Carnegie's book "How to make friends and influence people" He hated hypocrisy and called it as it was even if it meant offending the Jewish religious hierarchy

Lk 12:49-56: Gentle Jesus meek and mild? You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” I have a great respect for John and Charles Wesley but I would have to say You have to be kidding - as we see in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is With Us, Providing For Our Needs

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 18, 2010

After his resurrection and before his ascension Jesus left some vivid memories for his friends that would sustain them in the future. At the Lake Jesus shows them he is with them, and he will provide for their needs.

The message of Jesus has always divided people, just as Brown, Cameron and Clegg are almost equally divided in today’s up to date General Election Opinion Polls. Those who hated Jesus conspired to have him crucified. He could have avoided it but he took the ultimate hit. For two days his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Love On The Roof

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 20, 2006

A payalyzed man discovered real love in his four friends who let him down through a roof to be healed by Jesus.

Finding Love on the Roof Mark 2:1-12 February 19, 2006 CareerBuilder.com recently listed some excuses used by employees when they called into work for a sick day. Some of the more interesting ones were: • I was sprayed by a skunk • I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious • My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Priscilla And Aquila Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2022

Priscilla and Aquila were a first-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Apostle Paul, who described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus." Aquila is usually listed among the Seventy Disciples.

Saints Aquila and Priscilla of Rome Depiction of Saint Paul (left) in the home of Saints Aquila and Priscilla. Holy Couple and Martyrs Born Unknown Died Rome Venerated in • Catholic Church • Eastern Orthodoxy • Oriental Orthodoxy • Lutheran Church Canonized Pre-Congregation Feast • 8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018

Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Risen! He Is Not Here!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Jesus' friends make a sad journey to his tomb. Jesus' friends make a glad journey with Good News: Jesus has risen!

“HE HAS RISEN! HE IS NOT HERE.” (Outline) April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday - MARK 16:1-8 INTRO.: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! It is just as Scripture declared. Once again a message from an angel announces one of the most significant events in the history of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The One Whom Jesus Loves

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 3, 2017

I don't know about you, but Most people like friends who are actually interested in them, and I can say with confidence...there is no one more interested in you than God! Far to many aren't used to hearing themselves saying...God loves me!

John 13:22-25 MSG The disciples looked around at one another, wondering who on earth he was talking about. One of the disciples, the one Jesus loved dearly, was reclining against him, his head on his shoulder. Peter motioned to him to ask who Jesus might be talking about. So, being the closest, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational