Sermons on Not Making Friends:

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

Real People - Real Problems Part 8- "Going Along To Get Along" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 17, 2017

Part 8 of our 1 Samuel series

Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 8 “Going along to get along” Two times in the movie lonesome dove we see very adverse reactions to rude behavior The first is Gus whacking a surly bartender with his big walker colt For disrespecting he and Capt Call And for bad service “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-3, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Six Factors That Make A Leader Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 27, 2017

True leadership is not about superiority, position, or prestige. It’s about revealing and releasing the potential of those around us

What is leadership? Every one of us is a leader in our own right. Before you can lead someone else, a group, or an organization, you must be able to lead yourself. That means decisiveness, dedication, determination, discipline, self-actualization, sense of purpose, and humility. True leadership ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entre Dos Caminos Series

Contributed by Cristian Escobar on Mar 1, 2016

Que camino tomar? el ancho o el angosto?

LA DECISION MÁS IMPORTANTE DE TU VIDA Hoy vamos a hablar acerca de decisiones. Cada día estamos tomando decisiones, por la mañana decidimos si nos levantamos o no, si desayunamos o no, si nos bañamos o no… Nuestra vida esta llena de decisiones, algunas de ellas no son tan importantes como ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Power Of One Choice

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Aug 9, 2020

Decisions we must make everyday!

INTRODUCTION Ngayon ay pagusapan natin ang the power of one choice. Pagusapan natin ang 3 singular decisions na ang bawat isa sa atin ay kailngang gawin sa ating buhay. At ito ay mga simpleng bagay. At subukan nating gawin na ang mga complikadong bagay ay pano ito maging simple. But one.. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Of Our Choices Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015

As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

I Don't Need God!

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Jun 24, 2019

There are too many people today that don't understand, they truly need God! God needs to be the biggest part of our lives in whatever we may do. For ourselves, our families, our friends, our work... we need to make God a part of all these things. Put God back into your Life!

The other day I was sitting and speaking with a stranger and, as it always seems to do, the topic of God came up. I guess it’s probably because most people I know, know me. They know my beliefs; they know what I do; and they know of my passion for God. This gentleman, a little older than myself, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 3:23-24, Exodus 23:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Friendship: I Have Called You Friends Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2012

Our motivation is love, because Christ gave His. Be open and share your life, for Christ shared His and we are blessed.

Relationships define life - relationship with God and relationships with people. • You take that away and you’ll be left with an existence, not life. • You take relationships away, and your home will be just a house, this church will be just a building. Jesus summed up the Commandments with two ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#2-The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

Being a friend to the hurting makes a huge difference in their life.

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Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Holiness

28 The Divine Deliverance Again Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 27, 2021

This devotion is about God's deliverance to Jonah from the scorching sun in rebellion to God's mercy on the people of Nineveh. This is the 28th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah.

# 28 - The Divine Deliverance Again Jonah 4:6: ”And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant.” “Then the Lord God provided a plant that it might come up over Jonah…” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A True Friend Stays Closer Than A Brother Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 5, 2013

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24NKJV)

A True friend stays closer than a Brother “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24NKJV) The Scriptures speak much to us about friendship. The subject of friendship is given a high priority in the Bible. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational