Sermons on Jesus Is Your Friend:

You've Got A Friend Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 8, 2009

As David’s world begins to crumble around him, his friends begin to show up and lend their support. A true friend is someone who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with a couple of stories that illustrate a contrast in friendship. B. The story is told of a man who came home to find two little girls on the steps of his appartment building. Both were crying uncontrollably; shedding big tears. 1. Thinking they might be hurt, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Friends In Low Places Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008

Do you ever find yourself in a place where nothing is going right? The Apostle Paul came to Corinth in just such a state. Learn how God brought him help and fellowship just when he needed it.

The recent plunges by the world stock markets, bank failures, fortunes lost, even suicides by financial planners—all bring back chilling reminders of the Great Depression. 25% of Americans were unemployed. People couldn’t find work that lasted and many people lost their homes. Discouragement was at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finish Well, My Friend

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2024

Many know how to start something.. Few learn the discipline of finishing the task before us. The year ends? The month ends? Do we hold our-selves accountable?

FINISH WELL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) FINISH: TO BRING TO AN END, TERMINATE, something that completes, close, conclude, to bring to a stopping point, wrap it up, wind up. TO FINISH STRONG MEANS WE WILL KEEP PRESSING ON TO FIND US FAITHFUL IN ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 2 Timothy 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Can I Be A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2005

The Lord spoke with Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Can I be a friend of God?Can we, each one of us, be friends of God?

Can I be a friend of God? Will God speak with me (Exodus 33:11) ‘face to face, as a man speaks with his friend’? Like Moses, can I be a friend of God? Can we, each one of us, be friends of God? Well, in the unfolding story of God’s dealings with Moses and the Israelites, God has rescued them from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Stress - Church And Friends Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 5, 2013

A series on "Dealing With Stress." This sermon BRIEFLY explores two sources we have to assist us in stress - the Church and our Friends.

For the past three weeks we have been Dealing with Stress. Two weeks ago we started to Discover and attempt to use our resources. We learned that God is our primary resource for dealing with stress. To be anxious and stressed is a choice that we make because it is the opposite of trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Friends

Finding Faith Filled Friends Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

small group series #3

Finding Faith Filled Friends #3 of the Core values of Christian community Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 20, 2002 Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Friends For? (1) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed on us.

What are friends for? (Romans 5:7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cornelius' Friends And Family Day Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004

Welcome to God’s Great Family! God wants a house full of family and he is preparing both the seekers and the speakers when it comes to evangelizing.

Welcome! We want to extend a special thanks to all our guests who have come to celebrate the worship of our Lord. God’s family is international. We have several Spanish speakers with us today along with all our other friends and family. We want everyone to be able to participate in the worship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be God's Good Friend

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003

God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Friends-- Who Needs Them

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 14, 2002

Principles for true friendships

Friends. Who needs them? by Randy Croft It’s one of the most popular TV programs on right now...has been for years. NBC--Thursday nights. Hey, you have to laundry at a laundromat, go on Thursday nights, because the place will be empty. 25 million households will be tuned into Seinfield, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My True Best Friend

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 6, 2011

How can we respond when we feel like the whole world is against us and we can't see any end in sight. What if our friends don't seem to be helping much? Here we find out from Job how he beat his depression and came out the other side with his sanity and f

My True Best Friend Job 19:25 March 6, 2011 (The basic outline of this message is inspired by Roger Campbell in his "Preach For a Year #1) This morning let’s look at a man going through a tough time. He’s a farmer/rancher. He loses everything he’s got in one day. The day starts ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whining Friends--Faithful People

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003

David was receiving bad advice from so-called friends...and his foundations were shaken. But David was faithful; because he had taken refuge in God.

July 6, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Psalm 11: "Whining Friends and Faithful People" Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction As we continue our study of Psalms, we come to chapter 11. It is certainly appropriate to study this Psalm during our celebration of Independence Day this week. This Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 26, 2004

We need to pray that our lost family and friends will have God’s attitude toward sin. Part 3 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series (3 of 5) God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Habakkuk 1.13a October 24, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: I read a Perfect Story This week about a perfect man & a perfect woman who had a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

We All Need A Friend

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2010

Life is truly hard and when you have no one to lean on it,s even harder.

WE ALL NEED A FRIEND Acts 26:24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist