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  • John OQuinn avatar

    Are You A Friend Of God?

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,274 views

    Abraham's' faith on trial

    What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012
     | 5,598 views

    In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

    TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of Four Friends

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 31,381 views

    Sermon on Mark 2:1-12

    “FAITH OF FOUR FRIENDS” or “HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST” MARK 2:1-12 There was once the small rural church. Now the church wad very small. So small that the pastor had to double up as the local barber to make ends meet. There happened to be a man in this small community who had invested ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Faithful Friend For The Fallen

    Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 25, 2013
     | 6,171 views

    This is look at how Peter was restored to do the work of God after he had denied the Lord. We see Peter's Failure, Peter's Foolishness, Peter's Friend, and Peter's Future.

    The Faithful Friend for the Fallen John 21:18-24 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    God Or Friend? (3) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,801 views

    God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

    God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Making Forever Friends

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017
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     | 4,056 views

    The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

    1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Repentance

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013
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    As Christians we're called to repent of our sins but what does that really entail? In this lesson we'll explore that it means to truly repent.

    Beginning with the first sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), God has been calling for humanity to repent of their sins. Repentance was the message that the prophets of old preached to the world (Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 8:6; Ezra 14:6; Hosea 11:5; Amos 5:4-6; John 3:2-10). Men like Isaiah called for ...read more

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    True Happiness

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 370 ratings
     | 65,151 views

    There are 3 elements of happiness that the experts say we need to have. Believe it or not they correlate with Scripture!

    True Happiness John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. First of all they need something to do. Secondly they need something to love. Finally they need something to look forward to. I think Scripture agrees with this. However, to be truly happy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2014
    based on 56 ratings
     | 32,329 views

    Aspects of true wisdom; where it comes from and what it does. 1- True wisdom comes from God 2- True wisdom gives discernment 3- True wisdom saves from wickedness

    INTRO.- ILL.- ATLANTA – December 2013 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Ira Curry. The Stone Mountain woman purchased one of two winning jackpot tickets in December 17th’s $648 million Mega Millions drawing. She claimed her prize Wednesday morning at Georgia ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh What A Friend!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    There is no friend like the friend we have in Jesus.

    Oh What a Friend! Hebrews 4:14-16 There are a lot of things friends share today -- secrets, tickets to a ballgame, notes for a test, cars, time, a shoulder to cry on, a warm handshake of welcome, and much more; but the greatest thing a friend could ever share with someone he or she truly cares ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is A Friend Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 26,296 views

    Jesus established His church to be a place where we could develop friendships... and where we could become His friends.

    OPEN: Some years ago Collier’s Magazine published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. She was quite unattractive and had many annoying habits, which resulted in her being shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. The director of the orphanage looked for a good excuse to ship her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,637 views

    NOTE - this was shared on Valentines Day! This is the last of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

    Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “True Love” John 15:9-13 A sermon for 2/14/21 John 15 “9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 These ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Confession Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2015
     | 15,909 views

    If you want God to clean up the mess in your life, you must truly confess your sins: acknowledge that God is right; admit that you are wrong; and commit to change.

    Max Lucado talks about the time he decided to go to his office very early one morning. He had been on vacation for a couple of weeks and was well rested. So he rolled out of bed early…real early. He dressed to go to the church office, and his wife tried to convince him not to go. “It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Got To Be True

    Contributed by Jasper Rains on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,307 views

    A message of the need for authentic Christianity from 1 John

    Got To Be True FIRST JOHN FACTS As always, it is an honor to be here with you this morning. Today we are going to open up God’s Word to the book of 1st John. This is one of my very favorite books in the Bible. It is both encouraging and challenging to me. It was written by the apostle John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Colors Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,700 views

    An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

    True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist