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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Helping Our Friends Cope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    How fellowship with God and others is essential to living a life that matters.

    John Gilbert lived in a California town called Paradise. When he was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. He was told it would eventually destroy every muscle and finally take his life. Each year John lost something. One year it was the ability to run. Another year he could no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008
     | 3,746 views

    Do you ever find yourself in a place where nothing is going right? The Apostle Paul came to Corinth in just such a state. Learn how God brought him help and fellowship just when he needed it.

    The recent plunges by the world stock markets, bank failures, fortunes lost, even suicides by financial planners—all bring back chilling reminders of the Great Depression. 25% of Americans were unemployed. People couldn’t find work that lasted and many people lost their homes. Discouragement was at ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When He Needed A Friend

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    Maundy Thursday: Jesus was abandoned on the night of his arrest. And the next day, Jesus would even be forsaken by his Heavenly Father. But Jesus didn’t forget about us and left us the commandment to love each other and the holy supper.

    During WWII, six Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. Afterwards, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ordered ‘lights out’ on the ship. That means that the ship was in total darkness. And if you’ve never been out in the middle of the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Friends With Unrighteous Money Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 10,038 views

    Jesus instructs through a parable how those who follow Him are to be stewards of all they possess.

    “Jesus also said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got A Friend

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015
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    There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

    HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    False Friends And Loving Enemies

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    Who is the Good Samaritan?

    Intro After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Purpose Let’s look at how even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become The Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 30, 2015
     | 11,209 views

    There is one man in the Bible who is said to be the friend of God. His name is Abraham. How did he become the friend of God? Romans 4 is all about Abraham, and will provide us the answer.

    How to Become the Friend of God Romans 4 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. John 15:13 states, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” If this is true, then all of us have a mighty good friend this morning, and that friend is Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    When Friends Turn Into Foes?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2014
     | 3,041 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

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Friend, Comforter, Helper, Counselor Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,804 views

    God draws near to those who love him and seek his help.

    Scripture Introduction The Apostle John uses the full name, “Holy Spirit” only three times in his book. In chapter one, he quotes another John (the Baptist) as saying that Jesus “baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” And at the end of this book, after the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We All Need A Friend

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,392 views

    Life is truly hard and when you have no one to lean on it,s even harder.

    WE ALL NEED A FRIEND Acts 26:24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Stripes From My Friends

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been whipped before? pls. raise your hands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love for us, so therefore we can love too. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 "Someone will say to him, 'Wha

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been whipped before? pls. raise your hands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love for us, so therefore we can love too. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 "Someone will say to him, 'What are these injuries to your hands?' "He will reply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    More Love Than Friends

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    When you put God first, you will suffer. Over all your friends, you got to fight the good fight of faith

    Joshua 24: 14-18 If I had a chance to speak individually to every American, I would say to them. “You have a right to be Christ like.” Instead of withdrawing from the presents of God, we should be trying to continue, in the things of God. Make a conscious effort to try to stay in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bart Leger avatar

    My True Best Friend

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 6, 2011
     | 4,087 views

    How can we respond when we feel like the whole world is against us and we can't see any end in sight. What if our friends don't seem to be helping much? Here we find out from Job how he beat his depression and came out the other side with his sanity and f

    My True Best Friend Job 19:25 March 6, 2011 (The basic outline of this message is inspired by Roger Campbell in his "Preach For a Year #1) This morning let’s look at a man going through a tough time. He’s a farmer/rancher. He loses everything he’s got in one day. The day starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    How To Pray For Your Friends

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,603 views

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    The Sinner’s Friend Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,979 views

    Jesus loves the lowly, broken, and sinful. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    I’d like to take a short quiz here today. Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers. I’d just like to poll this group to see who had childhoods like mine. For example, by a show of hands, how many of us here have actually cried over spilled milk? Some of us are too old to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational