Sermons on True Friends:

Kingdom And Chaos - Finding A Faithful Friend

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 14, 2019

The church was formed by the Holy Spirit as an alternative community of people living in relationships with one another.

Kingdom and Chaos Finding a Faithful Friend February 17, 2018 There are three relational dimensions woven into our journey as Christ followers. 1. God’s relationship to us. 2. Our relationship to God. 3. Our relationships with one another. • The church was formed by the Holy Spirit as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1, 1 Samuel 14:6-7, 1 Samuel 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Framed - Pt. 4 - Friend Frame Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 4 – Friend Frame We have talked over the last 3 weeks about the impact and power of our mind to frame us! The way we think determines how we act. If we can ever learn to change the way we think we will learn to live in victory and we will defeat the enemy in our life! So quickly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. When he says two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor-the word reward can also be transl

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Friends - Pt. 1 - Cheesecake And Character Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 3, 2015

It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

Friends Pt. 1 - Cheesecake & Character I. Introduction It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. In fact, Jesus elevates and highly values friendship. He makes this statement regarding friendship in John 15:12-15, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Friends And Your Enemies

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 3, 2015

Why should we love those who hate us? Well, when we do, we show God’s love to them. It also sets a good example for us to follow, and it turns enemies into friends.

Good morning boys and girls! Has there ever been a time in your lives when you did not like someone? Why? Sometimes it’s not easy to like people, especially when people haven’t been nice to us. I know, because when I was your age a lot of kids at school didn’t like me. In other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016

One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Why Can't We Be Friends"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 27, 2021

This passage mentions multiple times that we are Jesus' friends. What does that mean exactly?

- “Refrigerator rights.” The idea that you become good enough friends that when you’re at their house you don’t have to ask to get something out of the refrigerator. THE PROOFS OF THE FRIENDSHIP: 1. His proof of friendship is His sacrifice. - John 15:13. 2. Our proof of friendship is our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023

One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'family & Friends'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2025

'Family and friends' - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 1-27. SERMON OUTLINE: Be welcoming (vs 1-2) Be honouring (vs 3-16&21-24) Be discerning (vs 17-20) SERMON BODY: Quote: You all know the saying, "You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your family." • Friends are a choice: • You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Everybody Is Not Your Friend/Smiling Faces Tell Lies

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 15, 2007

In life we must realize that everyone that smiles in your face isn’t always your friend. Every body standing in your corner is not always in your corner. Smiling faces do at times tell lies.

Sermonic Theme: “Everybody Is Not Your Friend” with the undercutting theme of “Smiling Faces Tell Lies” Now whichever theme suits your need, you have a choice. Everybody Is Not Your Friend, or Smiling Faces Tell Lies. This sermon is one of great difficulty and pain to preach because when my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Power Of A Story That Is True

Contributed by Jim Barnes on Dec 24, 2005

A Christmas Eve message utilizing the film version of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and the conversion of C.S. Lewis as tools for challenging listeners to decide whether the Christmas story is truth or fiction.

Title: “The Power of a Story That Is True” Text: Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 Date: December 24, 2005 (Christmas Eve) People love good stories don’t they? If they didn’t, books and movies wouldn’t be so popular. There’s just something about a good story that stirs our emotions and moves us in a way ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding True Freedom In Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The freedom we have in Christ is greater than any earthly freedom, and we are called to stand firm in our faith, resist returning to sin, and serve one another in love.

You know how we celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, BBQs, and hanging out with friends and family? Well, that's all about celebrating our freedom as a country. But guess what? We have an even more amazing freedom to celebrate - the freedom we have in Jesus! Our main idea today is this: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Topics: Spiritual Liberation, Divine Freedom, Christ's Emancipation, Faithful Liberation

Abiding In The True Vine. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2023

Our life and responsibilities in Christ.

ABIDING IN THE TRUE VINE. Abridged. John 15:1-17. I). The True Vine. John 15:1-8. In the seventh significant “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, “I am the true vine” (John 15:1), Jesus was identifying Himself with the Messianic “son of man” of Psalm 80:17. Jesus is the true fulfilment of Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational