Sermons on True Friends:

Go! And Confess The True Christ - 1 John 2:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

Who do you say Jesus is? Not just with your lips, but with your heart, your life, and your soul. Scripture warns us—not everyone who speaks the name of Jesus knows the real Jesus. Some deny Him, others distort Him, and some even deceive themselves.

Go! And Confess the True Christ - 1 John 2:22 “And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.” Introduction: Knowing the Real Jesus Matters Church, I want to begin with a question that echoes through eternity: Who do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22, John 14:6, 1 John 2:20-21, John 16:13, 2 John 1:7, Romans 10:9-10, 2 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciples Around The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Have you heard the term Fair weather Friends? Were the disciples fair weather friends? How about us? Do we have the tendency to be fair weather friends? How does Jesus handle fair weather friends? What is the lesson for us?

I want to you to think about your best friend this morning. How do you define a friend? One of the online dictionaries define “friend” as follows “a person who you like and enjoy being with a person who helps or supports someone or something” You would also have your own definitions of friendship. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9-10, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Peace Seems So Elusive

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 30, 2014

Peace seems so elusive for so many people. True, lasting peace is found only in Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 31, 2014 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive Job 3:25-26 25 What I feared has come upon me;
what I dreaded has happened to me. 26 I have no peace, no quietness;
I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Created Like God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2013

Tells how we are created like God and encourages you to become the person you were created to be.

“Created Like God” September 29, 2013 Genesis 1:26-31 “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus, The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 31, 2024

Jesus is the bread of life. He is our daily sustenance and this bread gives eternal life. And although his claim sounds unbelievable, too good to be true, we have reason to believe it. Jesus had just fed 5,000 people.

INTRODUCTION We’re doing a series on ‘Titles of Jesus.’ We’ve done two so far. My first talk was on Jesus the Good Shepherd. Then, last week, we looked at Jesus the Rock. It’s wonderful to know that Jesus is our Good Shepherd and our rock. Both of those descriptions of Jesus have their roots in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mercy For The Lost - The True Story Of A Man Lost At Sea

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 11, 2014

Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.

I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impossible Love Part Six Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This is the sixth of seven messages exploring the nature and practice of love from chapter 13 and Romans 12.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Impossible Love Part 6 INTRODUCTION We have examined the characteristics of genuine love like the pedals on a beautiful rose. Whatever does not match the lofty descriptions revealed by Scripture falls short of the real thing. We may call it ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Look Alike Christians

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

When people look at a Christ follower what and who do they see?

Matthew 5:13-16 February 2, 2014 When someone looks at you, other than looking at your extraordinary good looks, what do they see? If we could really cut to the chase, it’s not about those good looks, it’s about who you are in Jesus! For some people it’s their last memory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Stuff

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 13, 2014

Jesus tells us that much is required if we are to be true followers.

The Hard Stuff Luke 14: 25-27 Intro: The Bridger National Wilderness is located in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming. This 428,000 plus wilderness area has everything for hardened outdoors people. Over 600 miles of hiking trails going from lower elevations to higher where you can find glaciers. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Guard The True Gospel - Galatians 1:6–9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2025

The more we handle the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, the more quickly we will recognise a counterfeit gospel when we hear it.

Go! And Guard the True Gospel - Galatians 1:6–9 Galatians 1:6–9 (NLT): “I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the Good News at all. You ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Romans 1:16, 1 Timothy 1:15, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Is Given

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus came that we may have an open door to the throne of our Father in Heaven. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Now we need not a temple in Jerusalem or Mt. Gerazim. We are his temple and we must worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

The Way is Given Sunday, March 27, 2016 – Easter The Sabbath was dawning over Israel but there was a sadness that filled the hearts of many on this day. According to the Law of Moses, this was to be a day of rest from their labors and a time of being refreshed and getting prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Real With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

“Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

“Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Report Do We Believe?

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2020

We are called to believe in one report only and not to shift from one report to another report.

We are all living in a time that is so unpredictable. There are so many things going on that wants to shake our faith and trust in God. Like in the days of Noah when the earth was flooded with rain because the earth was corrupt - Genesis 7. God had to wipe from the face of the earth every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Acts 10:22, Romans 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity [true Love Waits / Abstinence / Fidelity] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Good for vow renewals and True Love Waits Campaigns, as well as general purposes. Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint included.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Vow Renewals/True Love Waits Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html -------------------- Heb. 13:4 It’s not common that you’ll find it. It’s not popular if you say it. The “in” crowd does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist