Sermons on New Friends:

The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013

The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004

Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Father, Our Friend

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008

This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under New Management

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008

Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

A Friends Day sermon targeted to the lost and backslidden.

What a Friend We Have in Jesus Friends Day Sermon Chuck Sligh September 14, 2014 TEXT: John 15:15 – “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto ...read more

Scripture: James 15:15

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Friend Are You Anyway?

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

This sermon cuts to the heart of why people act as they do (even in the church) and how to live as God truly wants us to.

James 4:1-12 "Whose Friend Are You Anyway?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle When my children were small, I loved sitting with them and teaching them the songs I learned as a child. It was wonderful to sing with them; "Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, Only a Boy Named David, This Little Light of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

God Your Best Friend Series

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002

"The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a fruitful walk with the Lord

Part 2: God Your Best Friend B. Trust God With All Your Heart(vv. 5-6) i. We should trust God with our… 1. Health 2. Wealth 3. Future ii. We should try God... 1. He is our strength - Isaiah 26:4 - Psalm 27:1 - Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Friends For? (1) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed on us.

What are friends for? (Romans 5:7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is The Sinner"S Friend

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 13, 2005

JESUS CAME TO SEEK AND TO SAVE SINNERS AMEN!!!!

LUKE 7:34KJV. THE SON OF MAN HAS COME EATING AND DRINKING AND YOU SAY LOOK A GLUTTON AND A WINEBIBBER A FRIEND OF TAX COLLECTORTORS AND SINNERS.TEXT. TITLE JESUS IS THE SINNER"S FRIEND. OUTLINE, 1.JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF THE SINNER IN THE CITY. WE READ IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 4,5-7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Whining Friends--Faithful People

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003

David was receiving bad advice from so-called friends...and his foundations were shaken. But David was faithful; because he had taken refuge in God.

July 6, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Psalm 11: "Whining Friends and Faithful People" Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction As we continue our study of Psalms, we come to chapter 11. It is certainly appropriate to study this Psalm during our celebration of Independence Day this week. This Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

"How To Choose A Best Friend"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 19, 2003

David and Jonathan were best friends. In their relationship we find what makes true freindships work. Who is your "best friend?"

Text: (1 Sam 18:1 KJV) And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house. 3 Then Jonathan and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friends, The Deaf Man And Jesus

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Healing the Deaf and Mute Man

 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Mark 7:24-37 "Friends, the Deaf Man & Jesus"  24 ¶ And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and would not have any one know it; yet he could not be hid. 25 But immediately a woman, whose little daughter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Four Faithful Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003

This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

“The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist