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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,978 views

    The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

    OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Framed - Pt. 4 - Friend Frame Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,303 views

    You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

    Framed Pt. 4 – Friend Frame We have talked over the last 3 weeks about the impact and power of our mind to frame us! The way we think determines how we act. If we can ever learn to change the way we think we will learn to live in victory and we will defeat the enemy in our life! So quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bridle Your Tongue!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,216 views

    Friend, allow God to move on your behalf; silence should be the ‘treasure’ that we need to possess!

    Bridle your tongue! James 3:2”We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” We have a clear challenge for us in this scripture: “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect!.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jehoshaphat - Good King With A Bad Friend

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,204 views

    Watch your friends - they may lead you astray!

    Introduction A. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s Greatest Kings 1. During his reign a great wave of reform swept the land. 2. He not only sought God himself, but sent the priests among the people to teach them the way of the Lord (II Chr.17). B. Jehoshaphat made three unwise decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Friends Turn Into Foes?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2014
     | 3,189 views

    We must exercise godly wisdom when a friend becomes a foe. This can be part of ministry? Stay calm, cool and collected. Align your attitudes and emotions with the Bible.

    TURN FROM FRIEND TO FOE? ANGER FESTERS... GOD TEACH ME TO TAKE THE HEAT OUT OF MY PROBLEMS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO YOU HAVE A PROGRESS REPORT SYSTEM? I. ANGER ALWAYS FESTERS: HOW DID I GET THIS WAY? MENTALITY EVALUATE AWAY THE BLESSING... HOW DO YOU CHANGE A MAN THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Fresh Start....with Myself - A Message On Making Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,060 views

    You can’t change the past, but you can change the future! It start with making good decisions that will affect your future.

    TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Proverbs 14:12 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Yourself - A Message on making wise choices SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Decision Making OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 18, 2009 PROP.: Important decisions are like seeds. We don’t know exactly what they’ll produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Fancy Footwork - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,769 views

    God say our feet are beautiful when we talk about Jesus with others. What’s so significant about our feet that God would think they would be beautiful?

    OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci’s technique and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 12,948 views

    One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

    Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heavenly Waiter Or Sit Down Friend?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 29, 2025
     | 241 views

    How do you treat the Lord - Is He your Heavenly Waiter or Your Sit Down Friend? Let's take a moment and see what this all means.

    Scripture: Dt. 6:5; Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 22:37 Theme: Loving The LORD Title: Heavenly Waiter or Sit-Down Friend? Deuteronomy 6:5 -English Standard Version 5 You shall love the Lord your The LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Jeremiah 31:3 English Standard ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Heart Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

    Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Friends - Good Friends - Bad Friends : International Friendship Day

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,181 views

    THIS SERMON TEACHES ABOUT HOW TO BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS AND THE RESULTANT BLESSINGS AS WELL AS THE NATURE AND VALUE OF GOOD FRIENDS AND THE NATURE AND THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS

    GOD’S FRIENDS - GOOD FRIENDS - BAD FRIENDS : INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MUSINGS ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE A. GOD’S FRIENDS ********************************* 1. WE BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS WHEN WE OBEY HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A Friend In Need And A Friend Indeed”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,633 views

    Jonathon demonstrates how we might be a friend indeed to a friend who is in need.

    The key verse in our passage for today is verse 15: “While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul has come out to take his life.” Now, this verse seems a bit redundant. After all, what is new about the fact that Saul was out to take David’s life? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Man's Best Friend: A Friend's Day Message

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,068 views

    WHO IS MAN’S BEST FRIEND? It is not a cat! It is not a Dog! Even though my Boston Terrier is truly one of the best friends I have. IT IS THE LORD JESUS.

    MAN’S BEST FRIEND: A Friend’s Day Message PSALM 23 Today is our FRIEND DAY. Some of you are here because one of our member asked you to come and be their friend today. We welcome you and we are so thrilled that you chose to share this time with us. I felt that my message today should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • N A avatar

    Jesus: Friend Of Sinners; Peter: Friend Of Jesus

    Contributed by N A on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    The life of the disciple Peter teaches us much about the amazing, unconditional love that Jesus has for us as sinners that can transform our lives.

    JESUS: FRIEND OF SINNERS; PETER: FRIEND OF JESUS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss our road trip to BC and rained-out camping trip with my family. INTRO TO TOPIC: I wrestled all week with a topic for this morning’s message. When I woke up this morning, I asked the Lord, “What do you want me ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Friends.

    Contributed by Michael Arens on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    What friends are for.

    This morning’s Gospel, while not really very long is filled to overflowing with things for us to consider. There’s no question that the climax of the story centers on the action inside the house where Jesus is resting. That’s what he is supposed to be doing. Resting. Jesus has come back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational