Sermons on Ungodly Friends:

Living In Joy Sermon Vi: Discovering The Joy In Life's Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by discovering the good in life's situations - as varied as they are - by trusting God to provide, then by giving God the glory for our contentment.

DISCOVERING THE JOY IN LIFE’S SITUATIONS In a certain third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi, “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

"Life, Water And Thirst”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2018

Your unchurched, non believing friends and neighbors are thirsty for security regarding their eternal address. Leonard Sweet calls them “day trippers asking for direction…..scouting the horizon for hope, spiritual truth, our souls are thirsty.

Harsh drought conditions in parts of the American West are pushing wild horses to the brink and spurring extreme measures to protect them. Volunteer groups in Arizona and Colorado are hauling thousands of gallons of water and truckloads of food to remote grazing grounds where springs have run ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Year’s Examination

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 10, 2024

With a new year comes a time for self-examination of your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you ghosted Him? Have you friend zoned Him? Or do you have a loving relationship with Him?

It is our tradition in this church, as well as many others, to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the month. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” Being that this is the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Ephesians 5:8-16, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:13-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 11:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freed From Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022

How Satan gained the power of death. What is death theologically? It’s separation. A separation from life on the earth, separation from relatives, friends, and all. Above all a separation from the living God forever.

Text: Hebrews 2:14-18 Theme: Free from fear of Death Introduction: By the grace of God, we had meditations on the freedom concept. Freedom from sin, freedom from slavery, stress, and now we have come to freedom from fear of death. The word death is familiar to all faiths and religions. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

Steady And Unswayed In God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Ed Lu on Feb 9, 2022

Have you ever been blamed for actions that was meant for the good of others? Have you lost friends, even members of your own family because somehow THEY have developed an idea that YOU were the bad guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjx1duoyfZA Have you ever been blamed for actions that was meant for the good of others? Have you lost friends, even members of your own family because somehow THEY have developed an idea that YOU were the bad guy? Story of a woman whose husband had been slipping ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness And Mercy!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2015

Hey friend, your success is not in your shrewd strategy, astute planning of prayer seminar, your anointing is not based on your Biblical knowledge (though it is necessary) your success is not based on who you are but on who He is!

Goodness and mercy shall follow you! Psalm 23:6”Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” When Hillsong worship leader Darlene Joyce Zschech, walked on the stage, she brought along with her loads of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Giving Of Himself Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

Some of our friends in other religions say that God sends another to do his dirty work. But the God I believe in comes himself, gives himself, out of love for us. A sermon on Trinity Sunday and Generosity

One day James wanted to do something special with his five year old son Jimmy. He asked “son, is there anything you’d like to do right now?” Jimmy said, “I want some McDonald French Fries.” His father said, “if that’s what my boy wants, then that’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

Dare To Be A Daniel!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2021

The Babylonians tried to erase the identities of Daniel and his 3 friends from being believers in Jehovah. The world is trying to do that to Christians today. Young people must be instructed and equipped to stand for their faith like Daniel did.

DARE TO BE A DANIEL! Dan. 1:8-17 INTRODUCTION 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way….10 but the official told Daniel, “The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“almost But Lost” Oringinal Written By Jerry Shirley Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

If you are saved and choose to ignore your family/friends, you will still go to heaven but if they die in their sins they will spend eternity in hell remembering that you refused every opportunity you had to tell them how to be saved.

“Almost but lost” Acts 26:28-29 Lori was 14 years old when she was baptized at Blue Springs Community Church, a one-room country church only a few miles from her house. A few months later, Lori dropped out of the church. The pastor and his wife visited her several times, but failed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In Heaven

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. AS IT PROGRESSES SO TOO DOES THE ANTICIPATION OF THE DAY WHEN THEY MOVE IN. SHOULDN'T THE SAME BE TRUE ABOUT HEAVEN.

WHY I BELIEVE IN HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-7 I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. I HAVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF THINGS WHEN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. FIRST, THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH IS A PHRASE THAT IS NEVER HEARD. IF MEASUREMENTS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformative Power Of Divine Touch SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken words, deeds, or actions.

Divine touch is a heavenly touch, a touch of power that transforms. It is different from an ordinary touch from a friend or family member. This touch can be through laying on of hands or spoken words, deeds, or actions. Today, we will explore some distinct divine touches revealed in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Topics: Divine Touch, Transformation, Power Of God

Reflections On Life

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 4, 2025

The loss of a family member or friend can be very difficult. As we get older we begin to lose so many. Death is always a very sad and sobering time. But our Lord offers comfort to sustain us.

I. WHAT IS OUR LIFE? A. All of Life is on a Timetable - In the physical sense, we are born to die. But, in the spiritual sense, we are born to live. What then is our life?  It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. God knows our frame; He ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Jonathan: The Wisdom Of Investing In Deep Friendships - 1 Samuel 20:35-42, 23:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 10, 2025

Do you know how to strengthen someone's hand in the Lord? Having close, godly friends is a matter of wisdom. They are a means of grace, so find the time. Be attracted to, not intimidated by, superior faith.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 20:35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for his meeting with David. He had a small boy with him, 36 and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:35-42, 1 Samuel 23:16

Go! And Do Not Listen To Lies - Jeremiah 23:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2025

We are surrounded by voices—news channels, social media influencers, politicians, friends, and even preachers. But not every voice that speaks with authority is a voice of truth. Some voices soothe, some voices flatter, but some voices deceive.

Go! And Do Not Listen to Lies - Jeremiah 23:16 Introduction Church, I want to begin with a question: Whose voice are you listening to? In our world today, we are surrounded by voices—news channels, social media influencers, politicians, friends, and even preachers. But not every voice that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 7:15, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Acts 20:29-30, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man And His Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 16, 2014

At some point of life, we had to ask ourselves the questions: Where am I going and what do I need to do in life? In this message, we will look at the life of Jacob and how he curved a successful destiny.

THE MAN AND HIS DESTINY Text: Genesis 32:1-2 " Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim." Genesis 32:1-8 New International Version (NIV) Jacob also went on his way, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene