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  • Tom Feola avatar

    Friend Of God Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
     | 2,929 views

    Through Out the Bible we see that God is looking for people that He can be intimate with. He wants to be our Friends.

    Friend’s Of God Part 3 John 15:15 (NKJV) No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. As we saw last week, Jesus in this verse is telling us that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Father, Our Friend

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008
     | 5,221 views

    This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

    Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Be Transformed (You Are A Friend Of God!)

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,248 views

    Examing the believer’s life to be transformed; understanding that God wants to have fellowship and friendship with us.

    Be transformed! (You are a friend of God) John 15:13-15 Introduction - Every day, we are challenged with the ways of this world conflicting with God’s ways - From the news media to prime time TV to even our friends – we have to choose - We have to choose even who we call friend; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008
     | 3,899 views

    Do you ever find yourself in a place where nothing is going right? The Apostle Paul came to Corinth in just such a state. Learn how God brought him help and fellowship just when he needed it.

    The recent plunges by the world stock markets, bank failures, fortunes lost, even suicides by financial planners—all bring back chilling reminders of the Great Depression. 25% of Americans were unemployed. People couldn’t find work that lasted and many people lost their homes. Discouragement was at ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    6 Ways To Be A Better Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,383 views

    Insights about friendship from the book of Proverbs.

    Today’s message is the last installment in our series from the book of Proverbs. We’ve been looking all this month at the God-given wisdom that helps us lead happier and more successful lives. So far we’ve looked at: How we talk – which plays a big role on our fulfillment in life – if we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,079 views

    This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

    At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Needed A Friend

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    Maundy Thursday: Jesus was abandoned on the night of his arrest. And the next day, Jesus would even be forsaken by his Heavenly Father. But Jesus didn’t forget about us and left us the commandment to love each other and the holy supper.

    During WWII, six Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. Afterwards, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ordered ‘lights out’ on the ship. That means that the ship was in total darkness. And if you’ve never been out in the middle of the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    4 Friends Of A Paralyzed Man

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 60,765 views

    Friends we all need to have in our lives to help us through troubling times

    Four (4) Friends of a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 Introduction: Let us notice some things about the man with palsy. 1. He could go to Jesus himself….palsy kept him 2. He could not follow the crowd to Jesus…palsy kept him …what is it that keeps you from getting to where Jesus is? I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

    Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Friend, Comforter, Helper, Counselor Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,958 views

    God draws near to those who love him and seek his help.

    Scripture Introduction The Apostle John uses the full name, “Holy Spirit” only three times in his book. In chapter one, he quotes another John (the Baptist) as saying that Jesus “baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” And at the end of this book, after the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Finding Faith Filled Friends Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    small group series #3

    Finding Faith Filled Friends #3 of the Core values of Christian community Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 20, 2002 Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Jesus 360: Friend And Conqueror Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,907 views

    In this sermon we take a look at two more characteristics about Jesus. He is our faithful friend and supreme conqueror.

    Three weeks ago we started our new series, “Jesus 360” … a full look at the person of Jesus … who He was and who He is. In our theme verse we discovered that people have always had strong opinions about who Jesus is. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say that I am?” And his disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Know Who Your Friends Are

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    We were created with the capacity and drive to know God intimately and passionately.

    Know Who Your Friends Are – Daniel 11:32 Intro.: We were created with the capacity and drive to know God. To complete that thought, “God also wants us to know Him!” So, we are compelled to know God and God draws us to know Him. Not so we can regurgitate facts about Him, but so we can know Him in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Helping Our Friends Cope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    How fellowship with God and others is essential to living a life that matters.

    John Gilbert lived in a California town called Paradise. When he was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. He was told it would eventually destroy every muscle and finally take his life. Each year John lost something. One year it was the ability to run. Another year he could no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sinner’s Friend Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    Jesus loves the lowly, broken, and sinful. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    I’d like to take a short quiz here today. Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers. I’d just like to poll this group to see who had childhoods like mine. For example, by a show of hands, how many of us here have actually cried over spilled milk? Some of us are too old to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational