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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Week 3: Faith & Friends Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 3,288 views

    How can we encourage those who are suffering?

    There was a study done in 2004 which found that the number of people without any close friends tripled since the last study in 1985. Nearly a quarter of the people surveyed said that they have no one in their life that they can confide in (America Sociological Review, June 1, 2006). We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,520 views

    This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

    You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Take Off The Choker Hold

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,381 views

    I've learned that my words that come out of my mouth.. Control what comes into existence in my life..Have you?

    Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, ?But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.? You see, there are a lot of people in this world who say they want friends...but not everybody wants to be a friend...that’s what you find on facebook, twitter and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

    Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dana Chau avatar

    How To Experience Joy In Your Relationships

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    Four simple applications that will help you enjoy the people God brings into your life.

    Introduction: This morning, we will continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, the Christians in Philippi. If you were here last week, you would know that we discussed the author and the setting in which the author wrote the letter. As you remember, Paul was writing from prison, and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,754 views

    It's hard to understand a little that Jesus is both Lord and friend. In this sermon I look at the relationship we have with Jesus and that He cannot be friend without Lord or Lord without friend … they come hand in hand!

    John 15: 9-17 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Randy Croft avatar

    The Battle Of The Sexes

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    Insights into the differences between men and women...and how to keep the casualties in the battle at a minimum.

    Battle of the Sexes by Randy A. Croft Several years ago, the United States Government wasted $18,000,000 over something as small as a hyphen. The Readers Digest reported the incident and said that a hyphen was omitted when instructions were fed to a computer which was to guide a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 7,139 views

    The man who was friendly with God.

    Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 11,560 views

    Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Not Good To Be Alone

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 76,883 views

    A message about friendship.

    It Is Not Good To Be Alone VIDEO SERMONSPICE – ‘My Friends And God” Socrates said; "there is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend." Francis Bacon said, "friendship doubles joys and halves grief’s..." Mark Twain said; "to get the full value out of joy, you must have someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    He Just Wants To Be Your Friend

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    What a friend we have in Jesus

    HE JUST WANTS TO BE YOUR FRIEND John 15:9-16 Intro: In the context of our reading we find Jesus in his last teachings just before his death. Jesus speaking to his disciples is trying to relay the message to them that he is the “True Vine” and they are the branches. He is instructing them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Heavenly Waiter Or Sit Down Friend?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 29, 2025
     | 248 views

    How do you treat the Lord - Is He your Heavenly Waiter or Your Sit Down Friend? Let's take a moment and see what this all means.

    Scripture: Dt. 6:5; Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 22:37 Theme: Loving The LORD Title: Heavenly Waiter or Sit-Down Friend? Deuteronomy 6:5 -English Standard Version 5 You shall love the Lord your The LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Jeremiah 31:3 English Standard ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

    Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Four Keys To Experiencing Joy In Your Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 24,653 views

    The Apostle Paul demonstrates in these six verses, four very simple, yet important ingredients to experiencing joy in any relationship.

    Text: Philippians 1:3-8 (NASB) Introduction: Tonight we will be examining a brief portion of scripture from the book of Philippians. This book was the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians that were living at Philippi. When Paul wrote this book, as he was inspired by the Holy Ghost, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Small Circle Of Friends: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2018
     | 5,054 views

    If we are going to accomplish anything in this life it will take the help of our friends.

    A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: PART 1 Text: Col. 4:7-11 Introduction 1. "And Someone died for all your friends but even better yet He lives again. And if this song does not make sense to you, I hope His Spirit slips on through, He loves you. He loves you, He loves you" (A Song For A Small Circle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist