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  • Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,871 views

    First in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/14/2001 Mentors 1 Corinthians 11:1 Introduction: A. When the junior high school was having “Hero Day,” students were urged to dress up as their favorite hero. A preacher thought his son would want to put on some football pads, or a baseball uniform. But the boy surprised him by ...read more

  • Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

    25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more

  • 6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,585 views

    Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

    One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

  • With A Little Help From My Friends

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 12,520 views

    Paul had many friends who helped him accomplish his mission. This sermon gives guidelines for choosing friends that will help you reach God’s goals for your life.

    June 29, 2003 Colossians 4:7-18 “With a little help from my friends” INTRODUCTION I spent Monday through Thursday of this week at Camp Monongahela. Of the 55 campers that we had, 30 of them were “first-timers”. Some of them knew no one when they arrived at camp, and others only ...read more

  • Make An Eternal Alliance! Series

    Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    An Easter sermon that directs its hearers to the one, most important alliance we all need - the eternal one Jesus has made with us!

    MAKE AN ETERNAL ALLIANCE! Most of you have probably heard of the TV show "Survivor." Millions of people across North America tune in their TVs each week as a group of castaways attempt to survive in the wilderness of the Australian Outback on little food or water. Not only do they have to ...read more

  • Four Keys To Experiencing Joy In Your Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 24,582 views

    The Apostle Paul demonstrates in these six verses, four very simple, yet important ingredients to experiencing joy in any relationship.

    Text: Philippians 1:3-8 (NASB) Introduction: Tonight we will be examining a brief portion of scripture from the book of Philippians. This book was the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians that were living at Philippi. When Paul wrote this book, as he was inspired by the Holy Ghost, he was ...read more

  • 6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#4 Forgiving

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    An elderly person once said, "To have a long relationship, you must have a short memory." Let’s discover the value of forgiveness in Godly relationships.

    It has been said that real friends are those who, when you have made a fool of yourself, don’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. An elderly person was quoted that if you want to have a long relationship with anyone, you need a short memory. Tell story Ananias; pray. I. Forgiveness is a response ...read more

  • Relationship Builders Pt.3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,428 views

    The third pillar, which we are going to look at today, is forgiveness

    INTRO: It’s an amazing thing when you get your eyes off yourself. Do you know what happens? -You can see the world around you, all of a sudden there’s life and beauty that you didn’t notice before. It’s the same in relationships. When you get your eyes off yourself you will have deeper, more ...read more

  • The Power Of Friendship In Home Groups SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,096 views

    Exploring the importance of home cell groups

    In the early church, believers gathered not only in the temple but also in homes, breaking bread together and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. This practice of meeting in small groups, known as home cell groups, holds great significance for us today. Let's explore ten benefits of home cell ...read more

  • How To Pick Your Friends To Influence People Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    IF WE ARE TO FULFILL GOD¡¦S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES WE MUST GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO HOW WE PICK OUR FRIENDS

    How to Pick your Friends to Influence People Mark 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high school and college ...read more

  • "Greetings From An Unlikely Place"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    The story of Pfc. Jessica Lynch is a story that stirs faith and renews hope. She found herself in an unlikely place…greeting her rescuers with deep gratitude. She offered and received "Greetings from an unlikely place"!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church April 6 2003 Philippians 4: 21-23 “Greetings from an unlikely place” Pastor Mark Hensley Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The ...read more

  • Relationship Busters Pt.5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,408 views

    We are going to look at the foundation of what this house stands on and it’s self.

    INTRO: In a 2001 Times Magazine cover article entitled, "Power Struggle—Who’s in Charge", a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Florida, spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she charged on her ...read more

  • Three Benefits Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 97,922 views

    This sermon speaks of the three of the top reasons fellowship is important. 1. Fellowship builds Friendships. 2. Fellowship builds Unity. 3. Fellowship builds God’s Kingdom.

    Three Benefits of Fellowship One Sunday morning a seminary student was in his car headed to Church. As he was leaving his dorm room the rain had started to fall and the closer he was getting to the church the harder the rain was coming down. The weather man had predicted severe weather that day ...read more

  • He Just Wants To Be Your Friend

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    What a friend we have in Jesus

    HE JUST WANTS TO BE YOUR FRIEND John 15:9-16 Intro: In the context of our reading we find Jesus in his last teachings just before his death. Jesus speaking to his disciples is trying to relay the message to them that he is the “True Vine” and they are the branches. He is instructing them to ...read more

  • Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

    Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more