Sermons on my friend the atheist:

Surrounded By Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 13, 2023

Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:2 Theme: The S of Christmas – THE STABLE Title: Surrounded by family and friends Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7 INTRO: Grace and peace in the name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On A Huckleberry Friend

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2025

A "Huckleberry friend" is a term of endearment for someone who is carefree and the ideal companion for any activity or job.

Mark Twain, an American writer and humorist once wrote: “Pooty soon I’ll be a-shout’n’ for joy, en I’ll say, it’s all on accounts o’ Huck; I’s a free man, en I couldn’t ever ben free ef it hadn’ ben for Huck; Huck done it. Jim won’t ever forgit you, Huck; you’s de bes’ fren’ Jim’s ever had; en ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 15:13, Proverbs 27:9, Job 6:14

The Four Faithful Friends SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Who are the four friends of every believer?

Today, we will explore a powerful story from the book of Mark, chapter 2, verses 1-12. In this passage, Jesus is in Capernaum, and word spreads quickly that He is at home. As a result, a large crowd gathers around Him, eager to hear His teachings. Amidst the crowd, four friends bring a paralyzed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Topics: Faith, Healing

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

Whoville, I Am God's Friend Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2019

Jesus told his followers that they were his friends, but what does that mean for us today?

Whoville I am God’s Friend Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about Whoville in relation to Dr. Suess' classic Horton Hears a Who, but the reality is, that when most people hear the term “Whoville” that isn’t the book they think of. Instead, they think of Little Cindy Lou Who and her family ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Calls Us Friend, When!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2020

In the Word of God, Jesus lays out some truths to live by so we may enjoy being call friend of Christ

He Calls Us Friend, When! Truths to Enjoying the Lord’s Friendship In John 15:10-17, Jesus presents the truths to enjoying being a friend of Christ. Our Lord spoke forth the elements of being a child of God which, involves living in a reverent fear of God, living as Jesus is their Friend and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Message Fro My Dad

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

My Father was not a rich man, by the world's standards but in my eyes he was was wealthy beyond measure. He was my best friend.

My Dad, My Friend He was born January 1 1933, the son of a share cropper and his wife; Olee and Bessie Lee of Coward S.C. They called him J.T. but we call him Daddy. He told stories of the many hardships he suffered growing up, like the struggle for an education. Whenever we would complain about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004

We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"My Own Worst Enemy”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 1, 2018

Let us hear from the mouth of our most reliable Friend, Jesus.... On HOW TO MAKE AN OPEN WAR WITH WORRY and come out of that battle victorious. It all starts in the mind. The battleground is on the mind.

We are tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, and even senseless tragedies. Human reasoning produces doubt, doubt produces fear, and fear produces anxiety.... That is why we worry a lot! The good news is that God wants us to pass ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015

It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

Friends Pt. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cafeteria Christians

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Christians tent to want to pick and choose what Christianity means to them.

Cafeteria Christians I have pretty much had a problem understanding some people… Ok. Perhaps the problem is even larger. There a large groups of people I don’t understand. Women in general, teenage girls more specifically. People that believe that the Government should take ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

God Exists

Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 8, 2021

The interaction of all Earthly facets and our perfect positioning within the universe proves we are engaged in a divinely led, interlocking cohesiveness. All this is still being directed by the will and the spoken word of our God.

God Exists How well do you know your Creator? Do you really believe in our Creator and all that He is? Did God create everything or are we living in chaos by random chance? If we simply look around us at all that “nature” offers, we see evidence that everything indicates there has to be a creator. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Freely

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2011

Ask me why I love my wife and I'll have laundry list of reasons she's lovable. But Jesus loved me while I was yet a sinner. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Justified Freely Romans 3:24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustifiedFreely.html Justified = just as if I'd never sinned A one time event that happens at the moment of salvation. Sanctified = an ongoing process of growing in the Lord. Righteousness breaks down along the above lines... Imputed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God In Nature And Scripture

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 25, 2025

This interactive message explores Psalm 19 as a brilliant model for reflection and prayer.

Sermon for January 26, 2026 - Psalm 19 This past Wednesday at the men’s Bible study we were looking at the song of Miriam and Moses from Exodus chapter 15 after they crossed through the Red sea. It’s a song, though the melody is lost to us because they had no way to write melodies 3000 years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:19-20, Romans 8:3, Galatians 3:23, Galatians 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church People Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you are called as friends of Christ Jesus

CHURCH PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2020) “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” (John 4: 23, King ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Colossians 3:15, James 4:8, Romans 12:8, James 2:23, John 15:14, John 15:13, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends