Sermons on Soul Friends:

The Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

This is about the Hope for sinners.

Friendship holds a very special place in our lives. The knowledge that someone will be there through the best and especially through the worst times brings us comfort and happiness. Friends prove themselves when times get hard. I read a little joke about two men who were hunting in the woods. “Two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job's Friends

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 29, 2009

Rather than show sensitivity to Job’s affliction, his friends critique him...and were dead wrong. Let’s be careful when we appraise people. And let’s be cordial when we disagree.

I recall a fight I had in seminary. I was arguing with another student over some theological matter, when he got mad and slugged me. Before I knew what was happening, I left the room, but not under my own power. A student walking by saw what was going on, grabbed me, and whisked me out before ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-9, Job 19:14-19

Denomination: Congregational

Friends Introduction

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of The Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2009

Misunderstand is accidentally or deliberate. Jesus dealt with the accidental by bringing witnesses, going to the root of the issue, and affirming the questioner; with the deliberate by refusing to make others happy, being true to Himself, letting actions

It’s easy to be misunderstood. Misunderstanding happens all the time. It is very, very easy to be misunderstood. One way to be misunderstood is to be vague and hazy. Just mumble under your breath and utter ambiguities, and I guarantee that you will be misunderstood. Some of you are devotees of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2009

How to network our family and friends into a relationship with Christ.

“The Bible is the inspired, inerrant and infallible word of God.” This is an important statement, upon which we base our faith. The truths that are found within this Book are the truths that lead us to understand the sacrifice Christ made for all of us. Today, we’re going to discuss how we can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

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

Thankful For Friends Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 6, 2008

This morning, I want us to look at our prayer life under the microscope of thanksgiving. And ask the question to you; are you bringing your friends before God and thanking God for them?

Thankfulness for Friends Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Philemon 4 reads; 4 I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, (Phm 4) In the Army we know too well what ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Friends And Fountains

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2008

Death, through our eyes, is ‘the end’. Death is not the grand finale called “THE END”. It is the 2nd DVD to the story!

FRIENDS & FOUNTAINS St. John 11 (Selected verses) It is wonderful to have friends. I hope you all have at least one good friend and wish that for you. We can share our hearts with friends and they understand us like no one else can. Jesus had three such friends. He travelled a lot and didn’t own ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Friend Request Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010

This message is a reminder that Jesus calls us friend and we are called to be friends with others.

We are in the middle of a series on facebook. Facebook was created to help you connect and share with the people in your life. And we are noticing what this can teach us about our faith. On facebook you have quote, unquote “friends.” These are the people you are connected to through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Friend Of God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

God calls us His friend.

Friend Of God John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Hushai ? The latter half of I Chronicles chapter 27, details the names and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Friends Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 24, 2008

Daniel had not only the respect of his superiors but sometimes their friendship as well. What can Darius teach us about friendship?

Faithful Friends Griffith Baptist Church – 4/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 6:16-18 Main Verse: Daniel 6:18 - Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him. The Introduction Sam Davis was a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Friends

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2009

We are to be friends to all just as Jesus is a friend to us.

John 15: 9 – 17 / Loving Friends Intro: Things that make you go, HMMMM! – Why is it a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring; but, not to tell her she looks like the end of a hard winter? --- I wonder why it pleases a woman when you say time stands still when you look into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Servants And Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus not only calls us to be servants but to be "Friends of the King." These were servants who were in the innder circle of the King and were given inside information.

1. True Friend Proverbs 18:24, NASB A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Social media has redefined the concept of a “friend.” In the early days of the most prominent social media platform, people accumulated “friends” by the hundreds. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ