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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Philippian Church Of Relationships Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    Your character will attract and make friends. Character is habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. Philippi was the first city in Europe to be evangelize. How can this large continent be evangelized? One person at a time. 2. God’s call. “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9). Who was the man? a. Jailer. b. Symbolic man. c. Luke. 3. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is A Payday At The End Of The Road

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020
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    Jesus is more than religion. Jesus is about a daily personal relationship. There are more than just 10 commandments, 613 MITZVOT AND 4,973 rules. The DO i HAVE TO attitudes misses the target of love. Our goal: THAT I MIGHT KNOW HIM...

    THERE IS A PAY DAY AT THE END OF THE ROAD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I have a little GROUCH and OSCAR in my pocket. One complains. One laughs. Which are you? HOW MUCH OF GOD DO WE HONESTLY DESIRE? DO WE HAVE A DAILY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A HOLY GOD? 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Gayle Lamb Nash Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
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    homily for memorial service for Gayle Lamb Nash

    Today we are here to celebrate the life of Gayle Lamb Nash: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a dear friend and a member of this parish. Gayle was born on November 20, 1937 and was released from her pain on May 9, 2016. The birth and death statistics are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017
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    The cross makes us right with God again.

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Looks On The Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022
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    The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

    No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friendship Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
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    We can have no other friend like Jesus

    The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Keys To Winning Your Family And Friends To The Lord"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 24, 2003
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    What can we do to help people find the Lord today? Keys we can use.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 27, 2003 “Keys to Winning Your Family and Friends to the Lord” John 8:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why people are not converting to Jesus when there is a church on almost every corner? Do you wonder why your family seems to go on year after year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    I Have A Friend Who Struggles With Anger Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    This message seeks to provide practical insights concerning anger in a person’s life.

    I Have a Friend Who Struggles With Anger Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA. email: stevenscreek@aol.com www.stevenscreek.net October 28, 2001 When was the last time you were overcome with anger? What made you mad? Did someone try to trick you? Cheat you? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    For My Friend In Need "Recognizing Your Adversary"

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 15, 2001
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    Satan is both cunning and cruel. He attacks when least expected and desires to destroy completely those whom he attacks. He wants to rip apart your emotions,your relationship with God,every blessing and every plan God has for your life!

    Job 1:7 “And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” 1st Peter 5:8 “ Be sober, be vigilent; the adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,920 views

    Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

    OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Toby Powers avatar

    Friends I Have Made Along The Way

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    There is no better gift to the saints than the friends given by God to us in this life. A simple outline to demonstrate this truth.

    From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Friends I Have Made Along The Way Exodus 33:7-14 This passage stated that God spoke to Moses in the Tabernacle of the Old Testament as a man speaketh to his friend. Now, I am most thankful that I have been blessed to make some friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Bringing Our Friends To Jesus (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 8, 2006
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     | 4,466 views

    Examine eight ingredients that should be present as we seek to bring our friends to Jesus.

    Look at four ingredients that should be present as we seek to lead our friends to Jesus. Next week we will look at the other four ingredients. 1. In bringing our friends to Jesus we must see the person. -In our text a group of men see a cripple man that needed Jesus. -We are in the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Our Friends To Jesus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,278 views

    Examine eight ingredients that should be present as we seek to bring our friends to Jesus.

    Last week we examined the first four, of eight, ingredients that must be present when we bring our friends to Jesus. Today we examine the last four of those ingredients. 5. In bringing our friends to Jesus we must accept the opportunities God gives us. In our text God gave a group of men the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What A Friend We Have In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 13, 2011
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    What A Friend We Have in the Holy Spirit !) He comforts; 2) He convinces

    The favorite hymn, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” has brought comfort to many people. In that hymn we’re reminded how Jesus bears all our sins and griefs, and how we can turn to him in prayer for anything that’s on our heart. Jesus is indeed a friend! But on this Pentecost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Friendship: I Have Called You Friends Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2012
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     | 11,689 views

    Our motivation is love, because Christ gave His. Be open and share your life, for Christ shared His and we are blessed.

    Relationships define life - relationship with God and relationships with people. • You take that away and you’ll be left with an existence, not life. • You take relationships away, and your home will be just a house, this church will be just a building. Jesus summed up the Commandments with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible