Sermons on Real Friends:

Message From Hell

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon draws a contrast between the death, buriel, and after life of two people through the words of Jesus. This message also shows the importance of sharing Christ to our friends and family before it is eternally to late.

Message From Hell Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: A few years ago there was a TV show called Early Edition. The main character in this program would receive a paper every day that showed what was going to happen the next day. He would then set out to correct the bad things before they happened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013

Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Life Has A Lot Of Wait ---Only You Can Change You

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2021

Patience and submission have become dirty words in today's church. Don't grow weary my friend. God remembers your efforts. There is a pay day at the end of the road.

LIFE HAS A LOT OF WAIT… ONLY YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head, 1 Corinthians 13:4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 6:9, Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Prayer In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing justice and holiness of God. However, Jesus was sorrowful and troubled with friends.

Theme: Carelessness in Prayer Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” Context: Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

Triumphs In Troubles

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 1, 2002

How can we find triumph in the middle of our troubles? It is done very simply; just lean on your Friend (Jesus), have Faith, and look towards your Future!

Stand & Read - Job 19:25 "And as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth.? ?Triumph In Troubles? Prayer? Here we are again taking a look at the life of our dear friend and brother in the Lord?Job! -He is our brother, but one that we may not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Job 19:25

Denomination: Other

Declare If You Know Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 24, 2002

The Palm Sunday crowds, like Job’s friends, shouted their slogans too glibly, communicating only popularity and prejudice, substituting religiosity and mere activity for knowing Jesus personally.

Declare if you know. Declare. Interesting word, “Declare”. It suggests that when we communicate, there are a variety of levels at which we can speak. There are different intensities we can use when we want to say something. Some folks merely suggest. They offer timid little ideas ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Condemnation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 13, 2002

Job’s defense of himself and his disturbing questions about God’s justice upset his friends. In their eyes such impious thoughts proved that Job must be numbered with the wicked.

JOB’S CONDEMNATION JOB 22–27 “Is not your wickedness great? Are not your sins endless?” (Job 22:5) Job’s defense of himself and his disturbing questions about God’s justice upset his friends. In their eyes such impious thoughts proved that Job must be numbered with the wicked. Overview Eliphaz was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham's Argument Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2005

Abraham and God go back-and-forth as friends, in a cordial and remarkable dialogue, and we see in their exchange the consideration of God. He’s not a tyrant; we can appeal to Him.

“Abraham’s Argument” Genesis 18:16-33 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts After reading this passage, some of you may be shaking your heads; most of us wouldn’t dream of arguing with God, yet we find in Scripture plenty of examples of people laying out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Congregational

Scattered Sheep

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

How do we respond when we see others not living for the Lord? Perhaps we sometimes get frustrated with family members or friends that keep running from God.

Introduction: We have a responsibility to ourselves our families and our community to bring the light of the gospel to those who live in darkness and without Christ. Perhaps we get discouraged with how we see other people living. How do we respond when we see others not living for the Lord? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Balance

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 8, 2006

Balance in Christian life and walk. God looks at us in five ways in our Christian walk. a. Son b. Servant c. Steward d. Friend e. Soldier

BALANCE IN OUR CHRISTIAN WALK! (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. Balance in Christian life and walk. A. It takes two wings to fly. 1. Story of my pet rooster going next door and fighting. Trimming one wing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Get Connected

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

The need to get connected to God through Jesus Christ, and the church, God’s family. This was deliverd on "Bring a Friend Sunday" and kicked off our Sunday school and small groups.

Have you ever felt like, there has got to be more to this life than just going to work, raising kids, enjoying a vacation here or there, getting old, and dying? Do you look at other people and wonder why life seems to go better for some? 1. Connecting to God The Bible tells us there is a reason ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004

O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Were The Devil

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HE IS OFTEN CONCEALED AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. HE COMES DISGUISED AS A FRIEND OR MESSENGER, BUT IN REALITY IS A DECEPTIVE DEMON WHO WANTS TO RUIN AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE, AND DISRUPT THE WORK OF GOD.

08 IF I WERE THE DEVIL CBC 2 COR 4 VS. 3,4 (adapted from a story by Paul Harvey) INTRODUCTION: PAUL TELLS US PLAINLY THAT SATAN HAS BLINDED THE EYES OF THE UNBELIEVER. I HAVE OFTEN NOTICED DURING THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, A LOT OF SCENERY ABOUT DEMONS AND THE DEVIL. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

True Friendships Series

Contributed by Peter Steinbach on Jan 24, 2017

In our culture we call most people we have frequent contact with "Friends." In this message of Love we'll learn what "True Friendship" is according to biblical standards.

For those of you who weren’t here with us last week, we finished off the book of Daniel. • It was a wonderful book to teach, and I hope that all of us had our faith strengthened as a result of this book. (Elaborate) • Now this morning we’re going to start the book of Thessalonians. • And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Unclean Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The scary truth is, there are only two spirits that controls a man – God’s Holy Spirit or Satan’s unclean spirit. Friend, which spirit is in control over you?

Intro: One quiet Sabbath day Jesus entered the synagogue at Capernaum to declare His Father’s will. Notice that where the Lord does a good work, there is also the devil seeking to resist it. In our text, Jesus comes face to face with a man with an unclean spirit. It is a day of grace and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27, Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: *other