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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Being A Profitable Friend

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    The characteristics of a good friend

    Introduction: Friendship is a need of us all. We call many our friend, but are our friendships profitable? In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul is lonely and says, Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. Mark had forsaken him earlier, but now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon For A Friend

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,143 views

    A sermon preached for a friend who died tragically due to a car accident and drowning

    Dick Rowe, November 20, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Servants To Friends

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,537 views

    A Sermon on Compassionate Minsitry

    From Servants to Friends Luke 10:27-37 A Sermon on compassionate ministry 27He answered: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,537 views

    Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

    Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friends, Funerals And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 20,438 views

    Jesus joins with us in our sorrows and understands our grief. His friendship with us assures us that death’s sting is dead.

    Friends, Funerals and Faith John 11:1-45 Clayton Lockhart has told me time and again that Terrill Mosley was a true friend to him. I have a picture on my desk of my dad shaking hands with Clayton at our Christmas party in 1999, and Terrill is sitting right beside him with a big grin on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Importance Of Godly Friends

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.

    Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 23,296 views

    There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

    BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is My Friend

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    How can we experience His Love if we don’t experience His Life? A love affair which you depend on Him, for your whole Life, all you do and all you need.

    He is My Friend HHM 02- 9-03 Pastor Jim Parisi Today I would like to explore true friendship. So many things are based on Friendship in our lives. True friendship, where you can trust another with your life. Not the Trust like the kind that two people share in a moment of time. Say in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus A Friend Of Outcasts

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    “A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, ‘if you are willing, you can make me clean’. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. Be clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him and he w

    Theme: Jesus a friend of outcasts Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy was and is a horrible and dreaded disease although today it can be cured. Many of us live near the Weija Leprosarium and are not even prepared to go anywhere near the place although many of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,964 views

    To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

    The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. The follow

    Characteristics of a True Friend Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. Jesus said, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    As follows of Christ we are commanded to go "into all the world" making disciples, and that may include some mightly "low places."

    “Friends in Low Places”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Luke 10: 1-15; Mark 2: 13-17; (See also Matt. 11:19; Luke 5:27-28; 10:1-2); John 4: 1-18; 28; 39-41 This is another in the series of sermons based on popular music. It has been a somewhat controversial series, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    A Friend In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 25,106 views

    When something unexpected happens late in the midnight hour of our lives, we have in friend in Jesus Christ who can come to our rescue.

    St. Luke 11:1-13 Topic: A friend in the midnight hour In these passages of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ in a certain place praying to His Father in heaven. As He prayed to his Father in heaven, one of his disciples watched and heard Jesus praying, and when Jesus finished praying, that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Is God Your Friend? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    You are not primarily a servant of God. You are God’s friend!

    Is God Your Friend? Purpose Driven Life #11 Cornwall/Montreal October 25, 2003 You are not, primarily, a servant of God. But you are, primarily, a child of the living God and, as a child of God’s family, you have available to you the closest friendship relationship possible. You are designed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham, The Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,392 views

    Abraham, the friend of God, was also a frail individual filled with doubts, who occasionally made unwise decisions. He sometimes acted without consulting God for guidance. He was often afraid. But God did not give up on him.

    “Abraham—the friend of God” (introductory message) Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Introduction: Abraham is revered by all Jews, Christians, and Moslems; he serves as a common link. He is the patriarch of the Jewish nation, a spiritual father ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational