Sermons on Right Friends:

The Friend Of God

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 5, 2007

What does it take to be God’s friend? What was it that Abraham and God had that made theirs such a unique friendship?

THE FRIEND OF GOD “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God” (James 2:23). There is within the human personality a need that is universally felt. It is a need that is sought and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

Sinful people were drawn to Jesus

LUKE 7:34; LUKE 15:1-2 “FRIEND OF SINNERS” A) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. * This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that He was associating [being friends] with such sinful people, even eating with them. B) Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average American, that he understood the way we live and the concerns we have

A Friend of God 1. Genesis 18:16-21 2. Isaiah 41:8 Psalm 25 When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21, Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 2, 2001

an exposition of Philippians 3:17-4:1

Islington Baptist Church September 30, 2001 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Scripture reading: Hebrews 10:19-33 Please turn with me to Philippians 3:17-4:1 (read). A few weeks ago we talked about how important it is to have godly Christian examples to look up to and model ourselves after. Remember ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of The Hopeful Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009

In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

"The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Forever

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 4, 2020

On All Saints Sunday we remember and celebrate how we have been knit together into the mystical body of our Lord Jesus Christ

November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 Friends Forever Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. All Saints’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Friends Forever

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005

It’s important to bring people to Jesus

Friends Forever. Wow those are some very powerful words when you put them together you know? I mean, think about what this phrase means: being a friend forever; always there no matter what. This popular phrase can be found in letters from one best friend to another, on the split necklaces when put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Friend To The Faithful

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 3, 2003

This sermon takes a look at some different qualifications to being God’s friend that were displayed by the Roman Centurian. It also defines what faith is and what it is not.

Many of you may remember the awful ice storm that took place a couple of years ago here in the south. Power was out all over the southern states, Trees and power lines that were iced over had collapsed and the roads were covered with layers of thick slippery ice. In all this mess, Denise and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-9, James 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

With Friends Like This

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 20

With Friends Like This 1 Sam. 20 Pastor Stu Webber relates a story from his youth in 1967. We were at war with Vietnam. And there I was, at the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. I can still hear the raspy voice of the sergeant: "We are here to save your lives. We’re going to see to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friend

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013

Abraham

GOD'S FRIEND (GENESIS 18:1-8, 16-33) An English publication offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of entries received were the following: "One who multiplies joys, divides grief"; "One who understands our silence"; "A volume of sympathy bound in cloth"; and "A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A True Friend

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘Do we have such true and good friends in our lives?’ Often, we don’t take time to choose these good friends.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 14:30, “You will not enter and occupy the land I swore to give you. The only exceptions will be Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.” (NLT) These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30

Denomination: Other

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 1, 2016

A Friend's Day sermon

A Friend of God Friend Sunday Sermon Chuck Sligh September 13, 2015 (Loosely adapted from “How to Be a Friend of God” by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com.) (A PowerPoint presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: James 2:23 – “And the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Friend Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 31, 2007

Jesus does not float above all the people around him, he has true friends.

Jesus Who? October 28, 29, November 01 Jesus The Friend Taking the halo off. We’ve looked at Jesus’ public persona, what about his private persona? Although Teacher, Rabbi, Revolutionary and even “Guru” might come out of most people’s mouths when asked who Jesus is, “Friend” is not a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

A Funeral For A Friend

Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003

A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003

The model is the Lord’s Prayer and this pattern of prayer has been a part of the Christian tradition for centuries. This model lays out a way that we can pray to God and shows how we can have an effective life in prayer. Jesus did not just show this to th

THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT—Luke 11: 1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist