Sermons on Loyal Friend:

Servants And Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus not only calls us to be servants but to be "Friends of the King." These were servants who were in the innder circle of the King and were given inside information.

1. True Friend Proverbs 18:24, NASB A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Social media has redefined the concept of a “friend.” In the early days of the most prominent social media platform, people accumulated “friends” by the hundreds. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Friend.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2018

Jesus offered His life so that we may become become our friends. And Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another as Jesus loved them, if they want to become Jesus' friends.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. I live in Stanton, about 4 miles away from here. About 5 years ago during the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Friends Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

How David and Jonathan lived for each other

Friendship I Sam 18:1-4 David and Jonathan By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Be a friend or an enemy and not a traitor” Friendship of David and Jonathan Jonathan: Born as Kings’ son( I Sam 14:1). A man of faith and courageous man(I Sam 14:7-13). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Friend At Midnight

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025

The parable is called "The Friend at Midnight," found in Luke 11:5-8. Through it, Jesus highlights the importance of persistence in prayer.

I. JESUS' PRAYER LIFE INSPIRES A REQUEST A. JESUS WAS PRAYING IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION - Luke 11:1a 1. The Gospels give us insights into Jesus' prayer habits: a. He rose early to pray alone - Mark 1:35 b. He often went to the wilderness to pray - Luke 5:16 c. He prayed all night before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is A Friend PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing and nurturing friendships that align with Christian values and draw us closer to God.

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. A love that binds us together, a love that transcends the boundaries of our human limitations, and a love that calls us to a higher standard of living. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Real Friends, Fake Friends

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average American, that he understood the way we live and the concerns we have

A Friend of God 1. Genesis 18:16-21 2. Isaiah 41:8 Psalm 25 When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21, Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A True Friend

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘Do we have such true and good friends in our lives?’ Often, we don’t take time to choose these good friends.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 14:30, “You will not enter and occupy the land I swore to give you. The only exceptions will be Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.” (NLT) These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30

Denomination: Other

Friends Forever

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 4, 2020

On All Saints Sunday we remember and celebrate how we have been knit together into the mystical body of our Lord Jesus Christ

November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 Friends Forever Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. All Saints’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022

Would YOU be willing to go anywhere God wanted you to go? Would YOU be willing to do anything God asked you to do? What would happen if God asked YOU to trust Him day by day as He showed you from the Bible what to do?

Introduction: Would YOU be willing to go anywhere God wanted you to go? Would YOU be willing to do anything God asked you to do? What would happen if God asked YOU to trust Him day by day as He showed you from the Bible what to do? Abraham was a man of faith. He had to live by faith. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend For Life

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 3, 2021

God, who has given himself to us wholeheartedly in the person of Jesus Christ, is the most faithful, gracious, loving friend and heart’s companion we could ever desire.

John 15:9-15 As with so many of the great hymns of our faith, there’s an inspirational backstory to the popular gospel song, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” The author of these verses was an Irishman named Joseph Scriven, who found God’s deep, faithful friendship in the midst of intense ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

Sinful people were drawn to Jesus

LUKE 7:34; LUKE 15:1-2 “FRIEND OF SINNERS” A) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. * This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that He was associating [being friends] with such sinful people, even eating with them. B) Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be A True Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 24, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Be a True Friend! Squid Game Part 3 James 1:22-27 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part three of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Friends Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 27, 2021

Without Jesus we are paralyzed with sin

Introduction What would you do to help a friend in need? There are moments in my life when I was helped by my friends and I had an opportunity to be a help to a friend in need and there are moments in my life when a friend has been there for me. There’s always helping with things like moving, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Best Friend

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 2, 2025

This sermon has us looking at what a best friend really means. Do you have a best friend? Are you a best friend? What are the characteristics of a best friend. We are going to discuss those characteristics and show that Jesus meets and exceeds them.

Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6, John 11:19-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends Of Intentionality

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

We all need friends who show up when life gets messy, friends who don’t just offer kind words but walk alongside us in our struggles. These “friends of intentionality” reflect the heart of Christ, offering love, presence, and action in the moments we need it most.

Friends of Intentionality: When my family went through a rough patch in ministry, the way people treated us stood out. Most were kind and encouraging, some were hurtful and dismissive, but then there were a few, a precious few, who were what I call "friends of intentionality". These ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist