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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Becoming A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
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    True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

    Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. The follow

    Characteristics of a True Friend Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. Jesus said, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
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    True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

    Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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    The fifth message in the series on the life of David. This one deals with the friendship he had with Jonathon.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 05—THE VALUE OF A TRUE FRIEND TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 18:1-4 KJV 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. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being A Profitable Friend

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
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    The characteristics of a good friend

    Introduction: Friendship is a need of us all. We call many our friend, but are our friendships profitable? In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul is lonely and says, Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. Mark had forsaken him earlier, but now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Christian Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,157 views

    sermon 5 in Galatians series

    Being a Christian Friend Galatians 4:12-20 A Christian Friend will Seek to Ease the Restoring of Relationship A Christian Friend will Remind Others Who They are in Christ A Christian Friend will Speak the Truth A Christian Friend will not Seek to Use You A Christian Friend will See You as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 22,995 views

    There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

    BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Friends With God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Abraham was called a friend of God. What made him so was his faith. "Without faith, it is impossible to please Him" but having faith brings us great favor with God.

    “BEING FRIENDS WITH GOD” “Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.” James 2:23 I Why Abraham was called the friend of God: 1. His great faith: “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love One Another-The Supreme Commandment

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 1, 2015
     | 5,625 views

    Being a true friend of Jesus means listening to what he wants to tell us and then using that information to do his work in our world and in our lives

    If you were going on a long trip, what would you say to your family and friends before you left? If you knew that you were going to see someone for the last time, what would you say to them? When your children moved away from home, what did you say to them? In each case you probably gave them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus, A True Friend, Chooses Us.

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, series B. In calling us "friends" Jesus discloses the how intimately God loves us, and gives us an example to emulate in our being friends to one another.

    6th Sunday of Easter May 21,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. He is our Lord and Savior, who gave his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being A True Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 31,913 views

    God has specific requirements for acceptable worship.

    Being a True Worshipper John 4:20-26 FCF: We are all created with a propensity to worship. Proposition: Because acceptable worship is through Christ, we must worship Him in spirit and truth. Scripture Introduction: We were created to worship God, yet we often spend more time each week in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    Being Light To Family And Friends Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,640 views

    God has a plan and you and I are the plan. Rahab gives us a template for bring the light of the gospel to our family and friends.

    Wired Series Being Light to Family and Friends – Part 4 March 26, 2017 This morning is the final message in the series “Wired.” We have been talking about how God has one plan, a plan that he has wired or designed us to be light. This morning’s message is “Being light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The True Meaning Of Friendship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Exploring the characteristics of a genuine friend.

    Today, we gather to celebrate Family and Friends Day, and it is important to reflect on the meaning of the word "friend." In our society, this word is often used casually and has lost its true significance. My aim today is to shed light on the true meaning of friendship and help you understand the ...read more

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  • Bart Leger avatar

    My True Best Friend

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 6, 2011
     | 4,029 views

    How can we respond when we feel like the whole world is against us and we can't see any end in sight. What if our friends don't seem to be helping much? Here we find out from Job how he beat his depression and came out the other side with his sanity and f

    My True Best Friend Job 19:25 March 6, 2011 (The basic outline of this message is inspired by Roger Campbell in his "Preach For a Year #1) This morning let’s look at a man going through a tough time. He’s a farmer/rancher. He loses everything he’s got in one day. The day starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 72,351 views

    Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

    Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist