Sermons about Choosing Friends

I Need A Real Friend!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 6, 2002

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God desires that we be friends to all who are hurting just as He is. Nobody ever had a Friend like Jesus!

Do Your Have a Real Friend? 15 ¶ Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted. 16 Ish-bi-ben-ob was a descendant of the giants; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds, and he was armed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

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Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ipray - Friend Day

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 5, 2007

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Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer.

November 4, 2007 iPray – “FRIEND DAY” Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer. Prayer is something that pretty much everyone understands, everyone gets, everyone does…at some point in their lives. People pray when a family member is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

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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

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Friend And Brother Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

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We can relate to God as Friend and Brother through Jesus.

Most Canadians will say they believe in god. Now of course, what that means will vary greatly, and I suspect that for a good number of those who say they believe in God it is not something they have deeply examined or thought about. It might be like saying, “I believe that people have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Thirsty My Friends

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 21, 2014

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Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The world understands this need this thirst. There is an Ad that features Jonathan Goldsmith as "The world's most interesting man" He ends the ad by saying -Stay thirsty my friends. Updated February 2020.

For those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the "Message" Today's appointed readings were: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; and John 4:5-42 A small boy ... was sent to bed by his father...... Five minutes later... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 42:1, John 7:37, John 4:5-15, Isaiah 12:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

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For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

I Need A Real Friend

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003

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There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your King Wisely

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

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Discover why and how Jesus is uniquely able to be the King Who ushers in peace. (A Palm Sunday message.)

A few weeks ago, when we looked at the reasons why we believe the Bible is the Word of God, we saw that one reason is the prophecies recorded in the Old Testament were actually fulfilled and historically accurate. This morning, we will be looking at one of the 300 prophecies from the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11

Denomination: *other

Work Or Promise, You Choose Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

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A study on the Book of Romans

Work Or Promise, You Choose Chapter 4 How can a holy and righteous God be just and holy and at the same time allow sinful man to come into His presence? It also teaches that man is a sinful creature. In fact, he is dead in his sins and trespasses. Paul views salvation in three ways: 1. as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

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Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Mother God Chooses

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

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A Mother’s Day message.

THE KIND OF MOTHER GOD CHOOSES Luke 1:26-38 INTRO: Today is the day in which we honor the Mothers of our church. A most interesting question is: “WHAT KIND OF MOTHER DOES GOD CHOOSE?” God did choose a mother once, and in Mary of Nazareth we can see what God expects of a mother. I. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Model (Church) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004

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How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004

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This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Wealth Or Choosing Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

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1 of 4 on Money. Each message in the series on 1 Timothy 6 is about a decision that must be made. This message is on choosing prosperity.

Chasing Wealth or Choosing Prosperity Who doesn’t want to win the lottery? Graphic of lottery tickets & wealth "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.” Evelyn Adams, 5.4 million dollars Evelyn Adams: "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be," says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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