Sermons on Jesus Our Friend:

Faith Of A Few Friends PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of friendship, mutual support, and compassionate care in our faith journey.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! The passage we're going to dive into today is one familiar to many, but its lessons are so profound that they warrant revisiting time and again. We're going to explore Luke 5:17-39, a story that shines a light on the power of faithful friends, the strength of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-39

Topics: Helping Others

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

Ammon Had. A Friend

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

Who we associate with can often times determine our destiny.

AMNON HAD A FRIEND II Samuel 13:1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Jesus Mission And Ours Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Ultimate joy and fulfillment in the Christian life comes from passing the faith on to others. Our text challenges and equips us to do just that.

Jesus’ Mission and Yours Colossians 4:2-6 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: An old legend speculates about what might have happened when Jesus ascended to heaven after his crucifixion and resurrection. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is . . . Our Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 11, 2008

A consideration of why Jesus died on the Cross.

Title: Jesus Is . . .Our Savior Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 3) Text: Mark 10:32-34, 45 Date: March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. When we were sinners, Jesus came, Took upon Himself our blame, Willing to bear our sin and shame. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Our Example Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2011

Have you ever someone you looked to as an example for your life? Have you ever had that mentor that 'showed you the way' and guided you in some part of your life? For the Christian, we have such a great cloud of witnesses, but all point to our TRUE Exampl

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2011 Date Preached: February 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus, Our Example Sermon Text: John 5:19-24 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had someone you looked to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Our World Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine discusses who Jesus was, why it matters, and how he expects us to respond.

During my second year of college I had the opportunity to study abroad in London. While in London, a small group of friends and I decided to visit Paris for about five days. The first day we were in Paris we visited the Eiffel Tower. We reached the Eiffel Tower just before sunset. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3

Denomination: *other

Our Message Is Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores overcoming temptations, utilizing the Holy Spirit's power, and our responsibility to proclaim Christ, as exemplified by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, let us find comfort in the shared fellowship of our faith, the unity of our purpose, and the shared hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, handpicked by God, has a unique purpose in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Topics: Temptations, Dealing

Making Forever Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017

The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Our Priest Series

Contributed by John Gullick on May 29, 2017

A sermon that attempts to explore the ramifications of having Jesus as our Priest. Uses a number of sermon central illustrations - left them in in case they are useful to someone even though this is longer than what was preached. Cheers

Hebrews 4:14-16New International Version (NIV) Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[a] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Time and time again friendship has been the force determining the course of history.

After making his historic stand before the Diet Of Worms where he defied the church and refused to recant, Martin Luther started for home. He had stirred up a hornet's nest of opposition, and plots were made against his life. As Luther's carriage entered a narrow pass, ideal for an ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Friends In High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2014

What impressed Jesus in this story was the faith of the men who'd brought their friend to him - a friend who was crippled and lived in a low place of life. The phrase is "Jesus saw their faith." What does that mean? And what can it mean to us?

A few years back, Garth Brooks came out with a popular Country and Western song called: “I’ve Got Friends In Low Places” How many of you have ever heard the song? (when most of them raised their hands, I stage whispered: “Pagans”) It has a catchy tune, but it is NOT a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus To Our Defense

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

Face it! We are guilty of sin. But God does not leave us without One who stands in our place defending us against Satan’s accusations.

JESUS TO OUR DEFENSE ILLUSTRATION: In June 1839, a Spanish schooner left the shore of Havana, Cuba and set SAIL for Porta Prince, another part of the ISLAND. The CARGO in the BOWELS of La Amistad (the name of the BOAT, which ironically means, The Friendship) was 53 Africans KIDNAPPED from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Our Redeemer! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 1, 2021

What did Jesus mean when he said to us, "I came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give my life as a ransom."? A RANSOM? Listen!

Job's hope came through the toughest times of his life as he lost every thing, almost dying, and hated by his friends, he said, 'I know that my Redeemer lives!" (Job 19:25) It meant that God would rescue him, and deliver, and claim and avenge him in his life. In the NT, the Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ