Sermons on True Friends:

What Does The Resurrection Prove (Easter Message)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body.

What Does the Resurrection Prove (Easter Message) Matt. 28.5-7 March 27, 2016 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Introduction: 1 On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body. a Matthew 28:5-7 (NASB) 5 The angel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive--Especially Your Enemies Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2020

Forgiveness not only gets you forgiven, it gives you psychological relief, and it can even make a friend out of an enemy.

24th Sunday in Course 2020 As I share some thoughts about the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the Church for this coming Sunday, it is Patriot Day, September 11, nineteen years into the new world bequeathed to us by four violent but related acts that unforgettable Tuesday. And every three years, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Relationship Series

Contributed by Vini Charles on Dec 8, 2022

Proverbs 17:9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

Relationship nowadays is the most common word we hear. Hey, look at that couple looks great together. Hey, have you heard that the sweetest couple is now divorced. Oh, she/he is married but still is in affair with someone else so far. The Bible gives us a picture that includes both spiritual and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, John 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

When Trouble Visits

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 8, 2025

Trouble is like an unwanted visitor. Sometimes it comes alone and other times with multiple friends. Anguish is the luggage that follows trouble.

TEXT: Psalms 119:143 "Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights." TROUBLE - AN UNWANTED GUEST Trouble is like an unwanted visitor. Sometimes it comes alone and other times with multiple friends. Anguish is the luggage that follows trouble. Trouble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:143, Job 14:1, Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving God's Forgiveness

Contributed by James H Boyd on Sep 25, 2024

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. If someone forgives you a $100 debt, that means they have to cover that debt with $100 of their own money. I want you to keep that in mind as we go along. We are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 23:39-43, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Water

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 22, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines the true fulfillment found in Christ.

John 7 (3) Living Water - Read John 7:37-39 It was the last day, that great day of the feast. For 6 days, the people of Israel had been staying in booths, remembering how the Lord had brought them out of Egypt, and how He had provided for them during the 40 years they had wandered in the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Roundup Ever

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

We had Roundup Sunday, (Friend Day)... A sermon that reminds us the Jesus is coming, and we need to be ready when He arrives.

The Biggest Roundup Ever Pastor Glenn Newton 10-30-05 This morning we are so excited about having all of you here! In a sense, you have been “rounded Up” this week by your friends and family, because they care about you, because they want you to find what they have found… that New Hope is a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Joseph Smith A Prophet Of God? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

Does Joseph Smith pass the Bible's test of a true prophet?

Take note of these statements made by the Mormon church in their writings: -Doctrine And Covenants 135:3 “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” -Doctrines of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2009

Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry

Living A Life That is Built To Last 2 Timothy 1 : 1-7 The Big Idea: Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry. “A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arrows Of Truth # 6 - What Is The 1st Step Of The Hunters Strategy? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 19, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 6 - What is the 1st step of the Hunters strategy?(Part 1) The 1st step of the Hunters strategy is to strengthen yourself in the Lord. What do we mean by strengthen ourselves in the Lord? Unless we are strengthened for our engagement with the dropout, we will end up spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Acts 13:52

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things work, you will probab

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem by Paul Fritz Luke 18:27-18:27 Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Hit A Wall Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 29, 2018

Have you ever felt like you hit a wall? What do you do when you hit the wall? In the continuation of our Red Letter Series we will talk about the paralytic's friends who had to "figure out" how to get their sick friend in front of Jesus.

Luke 5:12-32 INTRODUCTION • We are continuing our conversation today about the RED LETTERS! • We will cover three events today in the life and ministry of Jesus and His followers. 1. The Cleansing of a Leper 2. The Healing of a Paralyzed man 3. The Calling of Matthew as a Disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-32, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015

Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Wisely Foolish Or Foolishly Wise?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to seek true wisdom from God’s Word.

Are You Wisely Foolish or Foolishly Wise? 1 Cor 1:17-21 A very wise man came up with a concept of taking the wild, wonderful world of computers and breaking down the esoteric terminology and protocols into common language. He is very rich now, I am sure. All because of books like "DOS for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, 1 Corinthians 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 22 - What Is The 1st Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 22 - What is the 1st cord of connection to the local church? Last time we introduced the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). We will look at the three cords of connectedness over the next three ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 1:7-11, Philippians 1:25-26