Sermons on not making friends: showing 946-960 of 187,886

Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006

Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Are You A Barnabas??"

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

Quite often Barnabas is seen as just a side-kick or an assistant of Paul’s. But that’s an unfair picture of this Christian man who truly followed the example of Jesus Christ. I’d like you to dig into the Scriptures with me and see what we can learn about

"Are You A Barnabas??" Text: Acts 11:19-30 Quite often Barnabas is seen as just a side-kick or an assistant of Paul’s. But that’s an unfair picture of this Christian man who truly followed the example of Jesus Christ. I’d like you to dig into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcomig Others In Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 6, 2005

No matter how low or base, useless and unprofitable, sinful and derelict, crippled and diseased, ugly and unattractive, unapproachable and distasteful- a person needs to be received and brought into fellowship of Christ and believers

WELCOMING OTHERS IN CHRIST Philemon 4-21 by Cesar Delgado April 30, 2005 OBS, Tupas donsol INTRODUCTION A. People like us It is generally true we like people who are most like ourselves. In contrast, we tend not to build friendships as quickly with people who are not like us. Sometimes, if we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuke

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Separation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

Separation from the ungodly is a basic Bible doctrine. Verses 14 and 15 of this chapter are often applied to various sorts of alliances such as mixed marriages, improper business associations and religious fellowship. The idea of the unequal yoke comes f

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It is often argued that we should stay in the midst of churches and bodies whose sins and follies we deplore, in the hope of saving them for God and mankind. Such reasoning has a good deal of force in the first stages of decline. A strong protest may arrest error and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Better Together"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 6, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to become spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer by choosing an ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER to hold them accountable for their actions and behaviors.

6 November 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: A Christian is spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer when he has someone (such as an accountability partner) to hold him accountable for his actions and behaviors. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Their Faith -- The Power Of The Faith Of Others Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 18, 2015

ONE OF THE WAYS WE MOVE INTO HAVING A LIFE OF GREAT FAITH IS BY ENLISTING THE HELP OF OTHERS.

THE POWER OF THE FAITH OF OTHERS MATTHEW 9:1-7 GETTING INTO A BOAT, JESUS CROSSED OVER THE SEA AND CAME TO HIS OWN CITY. 2 AND THEY BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC LYING ON A BED. SEEING THEIR FAITH, JESUS SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, "TAKE COURAGE, SON; YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN." 3 AND SOME OF THE SCRIBES SAID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Consoling Someone (Preached On 12/27/2020) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 1, 2021

How should you console someone suffering?

How should we console loved ones who are grieving? I believe we can learn from Job’s friends as Job dealt with his sufferings. Please open your Bibles to the Book of Job…. Let us remind ourselves of what happened to Job…. Job 1: Without Job’s knowledge, Satan challenged God by taking away Job’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letter Paul Wrote To Titus Lesson 49 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Letter Paul wrote to Titus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What were the conditions of Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome? a. Hired house. b. Visitors. c. Limited freedom. d. No apparent needs. 2. What were the conditions of Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome? a. Damp prison. b. Expected death. c. Deserted by friends. “For Demas has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

"the Power Of True Friendship"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 22, 2024

“ We love quoting the scripture that the Lord sticks closer than a brother”

When God gives us an assignment that is not according to our own plans, it can be confusing and challenging. We may feel unprepared, overwhelmed, or even resistant to the idea of stepping out of our comfort zone. However, it is important to remember that God's plans are always greater than our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005

Jonathan’s friendship with David has always been the model of the ideal friendship for Christians. But there is an even deeper application to this description of the love Jonathan had for David. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: I sang “You’ve Got A Friend” (a song by James Taylor and made popular by Carole King - if you’d like a copy of the words with guitar chords e-mail me at jesus@kconline.com) APPLY: Several years ago the song “You’ve Got A Friend” was extremely popular. And it was popular because it caught the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel’s Friends: "But If Not—“

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 8, 2020

Suppose your employer or ruler demanded you worship an image or idol, and would be put to death if you refused? That happened to Daniel's three friends, who were willing to die for their faith before ever bowing down to any other god besides the God of Israel.

Daniel’s friends: “But if not—“ Introduction: Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon during Daniel’s youth, certainly did not lack a sense of ego or self-importance. In chapter 2, he made an impossible demand on Babylon’s wise men, instructing them to repeat the king’s dream and what it meant or else ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A True Friend?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 19, 2006

Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is.

INTRODUCTION Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is. 1. WHEN FACED WITH A TASK THAT YOU CANNOT DO ALONE V.9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist