Sermons about Being True Friend

He’s That Kind Of Friend

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

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No Better Friend Than Jesus

1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE THOSE THAT WE VALUE AS FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE TREASURED AND CHERISHED BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE FICKLE, FALSE, AND SHALLOW. GENUINE FRIENDSHIP IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A PERSON HAS OR DON’T HAVE. IT IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Privileges Of Friendship With God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

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Three privileges of being a friend of God.

“The Privileges of Friendship with God” Genesis 18:1-33 To say that Abraham was God’s friend meant that he was a human being to whom the God of the universe felt close, whom he regarded highly, and with whom He wanted to share some of His intimate thoughts. That God was Abraham’s friend we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Bringining Our Friends To Jesus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

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The best thing we can do to our friends is bring them to Jesus the way the friends of this paralytic did him.

“Bringing Our Friends To Jesus” Introduction: We as people greatly value human life. We look up to an admire people who see to save lives. Firefighters and police officer are looked up to and rightly so, this morning though we should value more than the physical life, but we should also value ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

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if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Of True Love

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 14, 2020

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Anyone who intends to make heaven on the last day must demonstrate God’s unconditional love to others. The person must not mistreat others but demonstrate the agape love that God approves.

ATTRIBUTES OF TRUE LOVE "Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Friend, Comforter, Helper, Counselor Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010

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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

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of True Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

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Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

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For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013

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The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Four Faithful Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003

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This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

“The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

My Enemy, My Friend Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 7, 2013

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What to do about disagreeable people! What did Jesus do? Must you think like me to receive my service to you? Does someone you hate need you?

My Enemy My Friend October 13, 2013 One afternoon a small boy was playing outdoors, using his mother’s broom as a horse, and he had a wonderful time until the sun went down. As he came in he left the broom on the back porch. His mother was cleaning the kitchen when she realized her broom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

Helping Our Friends Cope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Dream Come True

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

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Like Simeon we need to realize that if all we had was Jesus Christ, that would be enough; with Jesus, our life is complete and we can be content.

Children often dream about things they would like to do in the future. I suspect traveling in space as an astronaut, playing football in the NFL, making the Olympic figure skating team, or driving a $100,000 sports car are some of the more popular ones. When I was growing up, I dreamed of being the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35, Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To True Revival

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003

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This message deals with the obstacles inside the church to the church experiencing true revival

OBSTACLES OF REVIVAL JOHN 5:1-8 Introduction: The greatest need of our day is for the local church to experience true revival. God has implanted within my heart a real burden for Revival in local church. As a matter of fact I really believe that if God tarries His coming and I live to see ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Turning Critics Into Friends

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 13, 2006

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Job learned how to handle criticism and with God’s help turned his critics into friends.

The Challenge of Turning Critics into Friends Job 23:10-14 How do you handle criticism? Job had his share of critics. He learned to handle his critics with class. God helped Job turn his critics into friends. In fact God encouraged his critics to become prayer partners with Job. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

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