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

Sermons on Not Making Friends:

showing 4,501-4,515 of 196,432
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
  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Summa Cum Laude

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 30, 2012
     | 5,373 views

    A sermon that challenges the body of Christ to make sure that they possess agape love.

    “Summa Cum Laude” “1 Corinthians 13:1-13” 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. You might want to know what my title means and why I chose this phrase for this sermon when it is not even graduation ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scottie Pitts avatar

    Signs Of A Great Nation

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,740 views

    What will make our nation great once again?

    Signs of a Great Nation Introduction: What makes a nation great? Some would say a booming economy. Some would say a great government. Some would say a strong military. However, I want us to see today three things in the word of God that I believe make a nation great. I. A Great Nation Is A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Supergod And Superman Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN

    BIG IDEA: A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: LOVE THE ROCK OF SALVATION A. Relationship: Love the Lord – Why? “my strength” “my rock” “my fortress” “my deliverer” “the one in whom I take refuge” “my shield” “the horn of my salvation” “my stronghold” B. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Mitchell avatar

    When Prayer Is Priority Series

    Contributed by Shawn Mitchell on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,894 views

    The significance and benefits of making prayer the priority of your life

    Would you write this down… the single most important activity in my life is the time I spend alone with God. Did you all get that? The time I spend alone with the Lord. The time that I take to spend time with Him, seeking God. There is absolutely nothing you and I will do in the course of our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Taylor avatar

    A Spirit Filled Life

    Contributed by Mark Taylor on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Make your life count by living life in the Spirit.

    A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Dr. Mark Taylor Most people tend to focus only on the physical nature of their lives We tell ourselves that this life is all there is. However, we have a built-in spiritual vacuum that must be filled. This is why all cultures primitive or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • OLAYINKA ALAMU avatar

    It Is Not An End But A Bend

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,359 views

    God will always make a way where there seems to be no way

    Tell neighbor “It is not an end but a bend’, tell him or her that whatever it is, it is because you are negotiating a bend…Amen1 Whenever we embark on a journey by road, there may be one, two or more bends on the road to our various destinations. This means that during y journey, along the road ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Knight avatar

    Stewardship Of Talent Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,257 views

    Allowing God to make the most of who we are.

    Stewardship of Talent Romans 12:3-8 Essential driving question of life "When I grow up I want to be " ". Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? –more specifically, "What is the meaning of my life? "I was made for " ". EVERYBODY HAS A PURPOSE -Given by God Psalm 37:23 The steps of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Why God Is So Great

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 20,327 views

    5 Things that make God a great and amazing God

    Islington Baptist Church September 22, 2002 Psalm 8 Scriptures: Hebrews 2, Matt. 21, Gen 1-2 Why God is so great Last week we finished our series in the book of I Thessalonians—which has as its big theme: the return of Jesus Christ. Today we are going back to the O.T to begin a brand new ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    The Churches Priority: Worship Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

    TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    An Unshakeable Stand For The Truth

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    Learning to make a firm stand for what we believe.

    There are many questions that need to be addressed when a church begins to grow. How committed are the new people? How receptive are our older members to the changes that are taking place? Do our people really know what they believe? How do we best utilize everyone’s gifts? How can we properly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Meeting God Is Possible Without Going To Tibet

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,235 views

    Making sense of this text in light of today’s spirituality.

    HOW MEETING GOD IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT GOING TO TIBET by Andrew Chan, PBC August 22, 2001. Ex. 25:1-9 (NLT) The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel that everyone who wants to may bring me an offering. 3 Here is a list of items you may accept on my behalf: gold, silver, and bronze; 4 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    More Than A Beauty Queen

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    a look at how one person can make a difference

    Queen Esther made a difference because: ----------1) She was willing to take a risk. —In the middle of life is if. —Faith is believing God for what only He can do. —2Cor. 12:9,10 ----------2) She took the time to plan. —No one plans to fail they fail to plan. —Prov. 13:16 —Luke ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Beehler avatar

    Falling Without Failing

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    Failure is temporary. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

    Falling without Failing George Washington won the Revolutionary war and founded a nation. BUT, the first president of the United States lost 2/3 of the battles he fought in the war. Babe Ruth was considered one of the best baseball players of his day. He hit 714 home runs. BUT, he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Blake Carroll avatar

    "You Are The Church" Series

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    We as saved individuals make up the body of Christ.

    Title: “You Are The Church” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13 Introduction: A lovely building is not a church. All the beams, joists, decking, pews, seats, pulpit furniture, carpet, fixtures, woodwork, organ, piano, speaker system, chalkboards, easels, and podiums do not make ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist