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Our Friends

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Today we are celebrating FRIEND’S DAY.

Friendship is a very special relationship that God has blessed us with, and I want to take this very special day and talk about OUR FRIENDS! I would like to do this by looking at the at the different kinds of FRIENDS that surround our life. First lets look at ... I. THE BAD FRIENDS I am sure ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Is A Friend?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024

As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Friend To The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore the power of friendship, loyalty, and faithfulness, and how we can apply these principles in our own lives.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from Acts 16 that speaks volumes about the power of friendship, the strength of loyalty, and the blessing of faithfulness. Before we dig in, let's hear from beloved Christian author, C.S. Lewis, who said, "Is any pleasure on Earth as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Topics: Friendships

What Is A Friend PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 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

Becoming A True Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of New Beginnings

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004

This is an evangelistic message on our "Kickoff Sunday" as we were opening a new building... Many unsaved friends and family were present.

The God of New Beginnings Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 1, 2004 (Kickoff Sunday) “20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 17 Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Can I Call You Friend?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2018

I would love to be counted a friend of God? There are 4 kinds of friends? Which are you? Are you a friend to others?

CAN I CALL YOU FRIEND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE NEED FRIENDS… Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN SYMPATHY AND COMPASSION? Sympathy is a box of Kleenex and a bowl of chicken soup. Jude 1:22 And of some have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Jude 1:22, 1 Samuel 18:1, 2 Timothy 4:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cultivating Fruitful Relationships Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

7 Steps to Building Great Relationships, tackles the worldwide problem of loneliness, a beautiful portrait of Friendship in Bible, How to avoid damaging others & Make New Friends, Discerning Right & Wrong Relationships.

CULTIVATING FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIPS (or FRIENDSHIPS) (Part 2 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR Series) Pastor Dan Harman INTRO - What will you learn about: Worldwide Problem of Loneliness, Definitions of Friendship, A Beautiful Portrait of Friendship in Bible, Counterfeit Church Fellowship, How to avoid ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Friends

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2015

Jesus tells a story of a man with two friends. One has a need. The other has the resources to meet that need. The story deals with the lessons learned abour persistent prayer.

A ship was caught in the midst of a raging storm. Water was breaking over the bow. The pumps were not able to pump enough water out to keep up with the water pouring in. One hundred men worked together with buckets in an attempt to save their ship. Soon it became evident to the captain that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wounded Friend (4) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 26, 2005

Friendship is a deeper relationship than the world can offer, or wants to offer. Yet, that is what Jesus offers us. He offers to become our friend.

What are Friends for? Chapter Four The Wounded Friend Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. A good bus driver is one that follows the traffic laws, looks ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Helping Your Friend Become God's Friend Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2003

If your friend were God’s friend how would their life be different? If your friend were God’s friend how would your relationship with each other change? If your friend were God’s friend how would you feel about their eternal destiny?

On our vacation, I asked God to open some doors for me to give a clear word about Christ. I was looking for opportunities. Let me share a story with you about one of them. I was in a pool playing around with Evan, our ten-year-old son, when a man asked me, “Are you finding you way around here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010

God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God is our Father, but that is not enough. The message is not complete until we know too that God is our Friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

. God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The world is full of people angry at God for allowing so much evil, and it puts a strain on our conviction that God is really a caring friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32