Sermons on Ungodly Friends:

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

How To Lose Friends And Make Enemies Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

The book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, was a best seller in the motivational market years ago. Today, people are using God's Word as a motivational marketing tool to win friends and influence people. However, Jesus lost frien

John 6:25-59 How to Lose Friends and Make Enemies Intro – With Friends Like That… Recently I had a dream. My friend Corey and I were hunting with a group of friends. We paired off in groups of two and went to our assigned location to hunt. Later that evening Corey returned alone, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-59

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Friends And Anger People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 10, 2010

God prepares his people for persecution so that we will not fall away when proving that there are things in life worth dying for.

Scripture Introduction Dale Carnegie pioneered work in public speaking and was famous for helping others become successful. In 1936 he published How to Win Friends and Influence People; since then it has sold more than 15 million copies. Two of his most famous maxims are, “Believe that you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in Jesus we have a friend that stays closer than a brother.

THE DEAREST FRIEND I EVER HAD Proverbs 18:24 INTRODUCTION: Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Friends - Pt. 4 - Pianos And Pushing Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 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. 4 - Pianos and Pushing I. Introduction Welcome to "Friend Day". Over the last few weeks we have been discussing the value and importance of friendship. We know that Jesus valued His friends. Like us, Jesus had relationships that progressed to the level of friends. In John 15, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-7

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

(What A Friend We Have In Jesus)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 8, 2019

IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO SAY THEY ARE YOUR FRIENDS WILL FAKE YOU OUT WHEN YOU NEED THEM THE MOST

Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Turning An Enemy Into A Friend Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Ask God to give you love for your enemies.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t say; “If” you have enemies. It says, “Love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-44, Job 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Open Letter To A Dear Friend And Pastor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 11, 2020

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Message/Devotion January 12, 2020 Hebrews 8:12 Open Letter to A DEAR FRIEND and PASTOR The Reading “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Heb.8:12 Dear Pastor – Yes I said pastor! From where I sit, you have abandoned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 6:6, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019

"How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Friends Causes The Loss Of Joy

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

Have you ever tried to stop someone you loved from doing something really stupid? “like going out in public when they are supposed to “Shelter in”. A few days “sheltering in” is OK but weeks… I will have to suppress my urge to venture out and not be foolish

In Jesus Holy Name March 22, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 4: 15a Redeemer “False Friends Causes the Loss of Joy” May the grace and mercy or our risen Lord bring comfort to you in these days of “sheltering in”. Have you ever tried to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel