Sermons on Not Making Friends:

Make Room For Mercy - Make Room For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 3, 2007

As we head out full bore into a victorious life in Christ, sometimes we forget the qualities of mercy and ownership. God reminds us of who He is and who we belong to.

One of the big problems in being in battle is that you don’t know when to quit. During World War II some Japanese soldiers holed themselves up on small islands in the Pacific and hid away decades after hostilities ended. Some were even told the war was over but did not believe it. Two years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Making Sense When Life Makes No Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, encouraging us to perceive life's purpose, acknowledge God's power, and pursue His glory.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine truth that has the power to transform our lives. We are here to gather wisdom from the sacred words of Ecclesiastes, words that have weathered the test of time and have been a beacon of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Topics: Purpose

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace With God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 4, 2013

We’ve heard of people wanting to make “peace with God” before they die. While that is a good idea, it can only be accomplished through Jesus Christ.

Peace with God February 3, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came that we might be reconciled to God. Focus Passage: Romans 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Risen! He Is Not Here!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Jesus' friends make a sad journey to his tomb. Jesus' friends make a glad journey with Good News: Jesus has risen!

“HE HAS RISEN! HE IS NOT HERE.” (Outline) April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday - MARK 16:1-8 INTRO.: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! It is just as Scripture declared. Once again a message from an angel announces one of the most significant events in the history of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Barnabas: Being A Better Buddy

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon was used for friends Sunday, we asked members to invite their friends. Uses Barnabas as an example of friendship, and invites people to make Jesus their friend.

Video Clip of Anne of Green Gables "Will you promise to be my secret bosom friend?" I think all of us have a desire to have a bosom friend, one who sticks with you through thick and thin. But my dad always told me that if you want friends you’ve got to be friendly, that’s what I’d like to talk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 30, 2015

Determining the qualities of a true friend.

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS John 15: 12-15 Today we are here to celebrate Family and Friends Day. I want us today to think about what the word friend means. The word friend has been used so much and so casually, until it’s true meaning has become lost. It is my task this afternoon to shed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15, John 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship: A Lesson From Belly Buttons

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012

Our navel is a constant reminder that we all started life connected to another human being; many many of us spend all of our lives trying to get reconnected to someone.

FRIENDSHIP: A LESSON FROM BELLY BUTTONS 1 Samuel 23:14-18 14 David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 15 While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-18

Denomination: Nazarene

How Can I Make Disciples? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015

Today, we want to look further as how we can make disciples that are true disciples.

Let’s review what we have studied so far on our series “Jesus Christ, Disciple-Maker.” The first sermon in this series was “How Jesus Made Disciples.” This sermon focused on Christ’s command and how it was preceded by 3 ½ years of training by example. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facts About Forming Friendships

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

This message seeks to advise the Church of the nature of friendship and what is involved, so that the Church can not only form new friendship, but learn to be friendly to visitors.

Facts About Forming Friendships Text: Prov. 18:24 Intro: You may wonder why this preacher would choose a topic like friendship. “What does friendship have to do with the church, and following the Lord?” you might ask. Well, quite truthfully, the Bible has quite a lot to say about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

I've Found A Friend In Jesus

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

I love the old Hymn "The Lily of The Valley," I've found a friend in Jesus and He is everything to me. I used some the words of this wonderful hymn for the outline.

Pro 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother There was a preacher who was walking in the country side and stopped by a farm house for a drink of water. The old farmer who lived there went out to talk to the preacher. While they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprints Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2014

How is that God knew whom He was going to choose before the universe began? And how does that speak to God's fairness?

o understand Ephesians 1:4 we need this week to head back to the gospels: John’s gospel, to be specific, and chapter 6. John 6:37-44, 63-65. introduces us to the subject of God making choices. Jesus has just fed thousands of people and also walked on water. The people follow Him to the other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Looking At A Reprodicable Process Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reprouicible Process

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reproducible Process 2 Timothy 2:1-2 We started this series seeing Jesus describing the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed to the mission of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Send: Releasing Spiritual Parents Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Send: Releasing Spiritual Parents

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Send: Releasing Spiritual Parents 2 Timothy 2:1-2 We are in finishing an eleven week series entitled, Making Disciples; Making a Difference, in which we have explained the process of discipleship so that everyone of us can intentionally be involved in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Us (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2019

Have you ever made a mistake? You may be thinking, 'is this a trick question'. Knowing the answer is a resounding, 'yes', why is it so hard to admit that we make them? Everyone makes mistakes, even those in the bible. They were just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part one) Have you ever made a mistake? You may be thinking, 'is this a trick question'. Knowing the answer is a resounding, 'yes', often times it's hard to admit when we've made a mistake. Remember the show, 'Happy Days'? There was an episode where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-15, James 5:16-18, John 14:12, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ