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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    He Calls Us Friend, When!

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2020
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     | 5,468 views

    In the Word of God, Jesus lays out some truths to live by so we may enjoy being call friend of Christ

    He Calls Us Friend, When! Truths to Enjoying the Lord’s Friendship In John 15:10-17, Jesus presents the truths to enjoying being a friend of Christ. Our Lord spoke forth the elements of being a child of God which, involves living in a reverent fear of God, living as Jesus is their Friend and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wounded Friend (4) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    Friendship is a deeper relationship than the world can offer, or wants to offer. Yet, that is what Jesus offers us. He offers to become our friend.

    What are Friends for? Chapter Four The Wounded Friend Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. A good bus driver is one that follows the traffic laws, looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Greet The Friends By Name

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2008
     | 3,267 views

    The message encourages the people of God to capture again the attitude of friendship within the assembly.

    3 JOHN 13-15 GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.” John’s third letter is to addressed to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 14,839 views

    The fifth message in the series on the life of David. This one deals with the friendship he had with Jonathon.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 05—THE VALUE OF A TRUE FRIEND TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 18:1-4 KJV And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is A True Friend? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 420 views

    Explore the value, characteristics, and benefits of true friendship as guided by Proverbs 17:26.

    Good morning, church family. We are going to unpack a powerful passage from Proverbs today, Proverbs 17:26 that says, "Also, to punish the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness." This verse, though seemingly simple, will guide us as we delve into our topic today, ...read more

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    Making Forever Friends

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,804 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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    Who Are Your Friends?

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 15,002 views

    Everyone needs friends. The reason the Toy Story franchise is so popular is because everyone can relate to the idea of having friends who stick with you no matter what. But for followers of Jesus this definition doesn't go far enough.

    Randy Newman wrote a song called, "You Got a Friend in Me". Most folks recognize this song as the theme to the popular Toy Story franchise. According to Randy a real friend is someone who loves you and sticks with you even through your worst troubles. This is a great definition of what a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Over My Friend?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2023
     | 1,032 views

    The odds of this world may be against us... BUT GOD CAN HANDLE THIS....

    IT IS OVER MY FRIEND… EMOTIONAL GAMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG) Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friend Of The Shut Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009
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     | 3,303 views

    We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

    A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Irrefutable Truth About Demons Series

    Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    love your enemies, but choose your friends wisely

    Halloween. So what is the problem with Halloween. Other than being all about demons nothing I guess, But what is wrong with Demons anyway It’s about demons and demons are cool – just look at Buffy and charmed, They don’t hurt anyone You can mess with this stuff because the slayer is always around ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Faith Without A Friend

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    Be challenged to believe God when you can’t find anyone else to believe Him with you. It’s great to have a friend to have faith with you, but is it always necessary? Find out in this message.

    I want us to dive deep into the pool of faith, hopefully being instructed and encouraged to believe God - regardless of circumstances or other evidence that says not to. Faith is not only critical in the Christian life, it is a crucial element in the human life. Faith and hope are essential for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "To Be A Friend Of God”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018
     | 9,333 views

    The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You A Friend Of God?

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,950 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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    "Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Friend Jesus

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Dec 30, 2013
     | 7,870 views

    I've tried to describe the believers relationship with Jesus in testimony style. "Let me tell you about my fiend Jesus...Let me tell you what He has done for me..."

    I started with Chris Jordan's sermon: i-Pray #3: What a Friend we Have in Jesus. Scripture is the same, maybe a phrase here and there, more so at the beginning. But this is a different sermon. TITLE: My Friend Jesus 12-30-2013 TEXT: Romans 5:8-11 8 But God showed his great love for us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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