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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Closer Than A Brother

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

    “Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    Why do I need friends? What is a godly friend?

    Sayings about Friendship ¡ñ True friends are like Diamonds... they are real and rare. False friends are like leaves... they are scattered everywhere. ¡ñ Without humor, life is sad. Without courage, life is hard. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends, life is impossible! ¡ñ Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Playing The Green Game

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 18

    Playing the Green Game 1 Sam. 18 How many of you own a dog here, raise your hands? We own a dog at our house by the name of Maggie Mae Mutt. Contrary to popular belief, she is a playful and even friendly dog- as long as she knows you. We have had her since she was just a puppy, and in a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of God's Grace

    Contributed by John White on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    A beautiful figurative illustration of the grace of God shown through David’s Godly love for his friend, Jonathan.

    A Picture Of The Grace Of God 1 Samuel 18:1-4, - "And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Best Friends Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,676 views

    Fully following followers of God express God’s love like Jonathan did with David.

    I begin this morning with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Covenant This Part 1; Covenant Between Man And Man Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,086 views

    Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that have revolutionized my life. One of them is “The Perfect Circle” and the other is the revelation of Covenants.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Malachai 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do not change;" Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Intimacy: Building Strong Friendships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    Love is the context for intimacy. Commitment is the promise of intimacy, and trust is the anchor and precondition for intimacy.

    When I was young, I like to go to the bookstore’s cards section and browse the cards. • I like to read the words – especially cards for the different occasions like graduation, wedding, sympathy, love or friendships. • The words are beautiful and well-thought out. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    David Establishes Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,302 views

    God's hand was on David. The Lord was going to make him into on of the greatest kings in human history, but in order to do that God had to mold & sharpen him. God needed to do His work in order to make His man. The way God breaks & makes His great servant

    Strengthened For the Struggle: The Life of David: His early Years [GOD'S WORK or] DAVID ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIPS 1 SAMUEL 18: [1-16] David had just accomplished an remarkable incredible victory. As a result he gained instant popularity. He became a national hero. People sang his praises. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Back To Life, Back To Reality Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    In the aftermath of defeating Goliath, David experienced a number of significant relationships. I this lesson we try to apply a number of things that David learned from these relationships.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of three men who began talking one day about their wives. 1. The first man said, “When we got married, I told my wife in no uncertain terms that from now on she would have to do all the cooking. Well, the first day after I told her, I saw nothing. The second day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heroes #3: The Fugitive And The Prince Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    The friendship of David and Jonathan is an example for us for the kind of friendships that God wants us to have with other Christians. To be a hero means to be a good friend.

    HEROES #3: THE FUGITIVE AND THE PRINCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Last week we took a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to ...read more

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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Common Roadblocks_ Jealousy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,910 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series, "Pot Holes".

    Sunday Morning August 30, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#10] COMMON ROADBLOCKS: JEALOUSY 1 Samuel 18:1-30 Introduction: One of my greatest agitations when going on a trip is when the road I am traveling is blocked off for construction. What do you do? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Introduction

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

    Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ken crow avatar

    From Lodabar To The King's Table

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,747 views

    Our Lodabar is just a temporary place.

    FROM LODABAR TO THE KINGS TABLE PASTOR KEN CROW 1st Sam 18:1-3 1And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2And Saul took him that day, and would ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Adams avatar

    Friends For Christ's Sake

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    A sermon on the value of soul friendship in the church.

    "FRIENDS FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" I SAMUEL 18:1-5 (Focal Text: Verse 1) On March 11, 1991, eight-year-old Anthony Henderson upset the distinguished leader of our nation, President George Bush. President Bush was visiting Anthony’s school and had sat down beside Anthony to read him a book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take This Job And Love It, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,558 views

    This sermon addresses maintaining a godly attitude at work.

    TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-11, 14 INTRO: - Don't let this title deceive you - It directly relates to your job - But every student and Housewife can benefit - White collar, blue collar and no collar - Jim Bakker told me The biggest lesson he learned in prison Was that God was not interested In WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational