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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    How To Bring A Friend To Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 18, 2007
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    Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life?

    How to bring a friend to Jesus Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life? Is there someone on your heart whom you know would love to be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 6,549 views

    A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

    JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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    Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

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    "good Friends"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2022
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    What does it mean to carry people to Jesus?

    “Good Friends” Mark 2:1-12 At the church I served in East Ridge, we had a member named Tootsie Watson. Tootsie and her parents lived in a deteriorating part of town. And that is where Tootsie lived for her entire life—all 89 years of her life-- in the same house where she was born, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014
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    A Friends Day sermon targeted to the lost and backslidden.

    What a Friend We Have in Jesus Friends Day Sermon Chuck Sligh September 14, 2014 TEXT: John 15:15 – “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

    A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gentleness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Highlight the importance and power of gentleness as a Christian virtue, and to encourage believers to embody and display this gentleness, as exemplified by Jesus, in their daily lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. The Bible has much to say about the power of gentleness, the benefits of being gentle, and imitating Jesus' gentleness. [Read passages] I'm reminded of a quote by Francis de Sales who said, "When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break ...read more

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    Cornelius' Friends And Family Day Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 27,845 views

    Welcome to God’s Great Family! God wants a house full of family and he is preparing both the seekers and the speakers when it comes to evangelizing.

    Welcome! We want to extend a special thanks to all our guests who have come to celebrate the worship of our Lord. God’s family is international. We have several Spanish speakers with us today along with all our other friends and family. We want everyone to be able to participate in the worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whining Friends--Faithful People

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003
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    David was receiving bad advice from so-called friends...and his foundations were shaken. But David was faithful; because he had taken refuge in God.

    July 6, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Psalm 11: "Whining Friends and Faithful People" Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction As we continue our study of Psalms, we come to chapter 11. It is certainly appropriate to study this Psalm during our celebration of Independence Day this week. This Psalm is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    6 Ways To Be A Better Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
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    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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    How To Pick Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,787 views

    Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three layers/levels. Outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies. Our friends can also be put into three main categories.

    Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “How to Pick Your Friends” 2 of 3 1/19/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Of God Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
     | 2,800 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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    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016
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     | 22,101 views

    In a world gone mad with sin and depravity, what should the true church of Jesus Christ be doing? We should not fear what man may do, we should bend the truth of God's Word, and we should not bow before the "gods" of political correctness.

    Where do we go from Here? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 By Rev. James May We live in a world where the words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing loud and long, and the warnings of what will come in these last days are coming to pass with alarming speed. Who can doubt that we are nearing the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008
     | 3,677 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

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    Getting Real With Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007
     | 2,742 views

    Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist