Sermons on True Friends:

Marks Of The True Church: Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2024

Jesus was sent on mission by the Father. In like manner, the Son of God sends His disciples on mission. And He ensures we will succeed in this mission by giving us His Spirit.

“As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.” “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship! Compromising The Truth.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2024

Let us consider the trap of compromising the true worship. It is easy to worship the tools and items of worship and missing knowing God in the fullness.

FINDING TRUE WORSHIP VS INFATUATED WITH INFATUATION… MORE THAN MEETS THE EYES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (2 Part) 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 2 Kings 6:17, Numbers 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of The True Church: Unity Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2024

The unity of the Faith transcends denominations, embracing all who are twice born through faith in Christ the Lord.

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Humble Service And True Greatness

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 29, 2023

A look into Matthew Chapter 23 Verses 1 through 12

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect upon a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 23, verses 1-12. This text reminds us of the profound lessons that Jesus imparts to us regarding humility, true greatness, and the nature of leadership within the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Beatitudes - True, Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2023

How can we find true, lasting happiness, blessedness? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12). Poor in Spirit Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The True Nature Of Grace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This sermon presents 5 characteristics of grace to help you identify genuine, Biblical, saving grace.

This sermon is about the topic of grace and its characteristics. Grace is the unmerited favor of God, meaning it is something we don't earn or deserve. It is a gift from God, given freely to us. We are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. Salvation cannot be achieved or qualified ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Gifts, Faith

Understanding The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see it as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

Today is my last sermon for the year, and I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the significance of the birth of Jesus. Many people today seem to forget the true reason for Christmas and get caught up in the materialistic aspects of the holiday. But we must remember that the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Topics: Christmas, Birth Of Jesus

Celebrating The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

It’s considered impolite to attend a party without bringing a gift for the host or honoree. We should feel honored to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

Today, we gather to discuss the significance of "The Ultimate Birthday Celebration." It is a time-honored tradition for people around the world, both believers and non-believers, to celebrate on December 25th. While the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is not mentioned in the Bible, we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3

Topics: Christmas, Gift Giving

True Repentance Lived Daily PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the necessity and benefits of true repentance, and how to live a life characterized by this deep, transformative change of heart and mind.

Good morning, family! Let's dive right into the Word today. We're going to talk about something that's fundamental to our walk with Christ, and that's repentance. As we gather here today, I want to draw our attention to Acts 2:38, where Peter says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Topics: Repentance

True Love Reigns Sermon Iii: True Love Forgives - As Needed, As Prescribed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to forgive our brothers and sisters their trespasses against us as freely as God has forgiven our trespasses against Him. Truly forgiven folks become truly forgiving folks!

TRUE LOVE FORGIVES - AS NEEDED . . . AS PRESCRIBED How often have you gone to see a doctor and come away with a prescribed medication to be taken as needed? Thirty days later you go back to the pharmacy for a refill. You repeat the process ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Buddy Pick-Up Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 29, 2008

"Friends to the end," He said, "but this looks like the end".

Buddy Pick-Up Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Pastor Louis Gibson, Blue Ridge Cowboy Church April 08 *Noah said Friday evening, “His brother had friends, his sister had friends, but he didn’t have any friends, only God liked him.” Friends to the end, he said, but this looks like the end! A true friend is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 8 - The Nature And Value Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter eight.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Eight We will now look at Proverbs chapter eight: WISDOM CALLS OUT 1 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. 3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vinedresser

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 15, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton 2: The Vinedresser, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/14/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: part two in three part series about the vine, vinedresser, and branches. Jesus speaks about the Father’s role in spiritual fruit ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of Second Chances

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016

God is in the business of giving people a second chance. Probably no one knew this better than Simon Peter.

THE LORD OF SECOND CHANCES Luke 9:28-36 Exodus 34:29-35 2 Peter 1:16 Matt. 16:18, 23 2 Peter 1:12-14, 17-18 Matt. 5:47 When Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, he handed the bulb to his young apprentice who anxiously carried the bulb upstairs. Yes, you might have guessed it; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed