SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Matthew Old Friends:

showing 331-345 of 174,868
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,822 views

    To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

    The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of Matthew And Mark Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 2,721 views

    The Study Of Matthew and Mark

    The Study Of Matthew and Mark 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Matthew Matthew is the first book in the New Testament. It has twenty-eight chapters. It covers ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024
     | 411 views

    Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

    Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Closer Than A Friend Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 23, 2021
     | 3,291 views

    I believe that within every human heart is the desire for relationship. Our human relationships mirror our desire for our relationship with our divine Creator. “It is not good that man should be alone” and our greatest fear is being alone … truly alone.

    In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg was just another second-year computer programming student at Harvard. Partly for fun and partly to see if he could do it, Zuckerberg hacked into Harvard's security network, where he copied the student ID images used by the dormitories. He then used the photos to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Finding Faithful Friends Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

    At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Calling All Matthews

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 6,847 views

    THE MOST IMPORTANT CALL THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE IN THIS WORLD IS THE CALL OF GOD ON YOUR LIVES. THIS IS A CALL THAT WILL HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU, DEPENDING ON HOW YOU ANSWER IT.

    CALLING ALL MATTHEWS LUKE 5:27-32 WHILE PREPARING FOR TODAY I READ AN AMUSING STORY THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU. THREE GUYS WERE HIKING IN THE WOODS WHEN THEY CAME TO A RAGING RIVER. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO THE FIRST GUY LOOKED TO THE HEAVENS AND SAID “GOD, PLEASE MAKE ME STRONG ENOUGH TO ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Friends, Foes And Family Series

    Contributed by David Moore on May 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,579 views

    This sermon addresses the sources of opposition to the work of God.

    Friends, Foes & Family Text: Mark 3:20-35 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians the apostle Paul once commented, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Isn’t that the truth? Last Sunday we saw how Jesus ministry was increasing in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 12,326 views

    God calls on us to repent and follow Him. His grace is greater than our sins

    Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Matthew 9:9-12 Primarily Purpose: God calls on us to repent and follow Him. When we look at the men that Jesus chose to follow Him. It is surprising that he didn’t go to Rome and preach before Caesar. He didn’t go to Athens and debate philosophy with the scholars ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Making Forever Friends

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,021 views

    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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,443 views

    How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

    April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Gathering Of Friends And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,645 views

    THe conversation at the dinner given in Jesus honor.

    The gathering of friends and enemies John 12: 1-11 I went to one of those restaurants where they tell you to sit at the bar while you have to wait for them to get your table ready. I think it’s just a gimmick to try and get you to have a drink or a salad or something, but rather ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Jesus An Amazing Friend Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,649 views

    The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life.

    Jesus is Amazing: An Amazing Friend Mark 2:1-17 Introduction The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life. The book of Proverbs has much to say about friends: A friend loves at all times ... there is a friend who stays closer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 19,953 views

    If you would take the car keys away from a drunk then you should witness to a friend. Going - Weeping - Sowing - Reaping. Deathbed quotes illustrate how real hell is. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Pres.

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost Ps. 126:5, 6; II Cor. 4:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendsDieLost.html Would you pull out your garden hose to help save your neighbor from a fire? If you were a doctor, would you be able to tell someone if they had a terminal disease? How about if you had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Eating Supper With Sinners Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,107 views

    We're called to follow the Savior and focus on sinners.

    Eating Supper with Sinners Mark 2:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill November 14-15, 2015 I’ve been a bit quiet about the Green Bay Packers lately. I’m sure you’ve noticed. It may or may not be because they’ve lost their last two games. I actually have a solid theory about why they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn miller avatar

    Finding The Proverbial Friend

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 29, 2015
     | 7,682 views

    Using mainly the book of Proverbs this is a topical message about what to look for in choosing our closest friends

    Finding The Proverbial Friend Introduction: In a survey of more than 40,000, Americans said these were most valued in a friend. 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth & Affection. In this digital age of smart phones, iPods, and computers, it is easy to lose that much needed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational