Sermons about Choosing Friends

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing Can Stop A True Friend

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

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A true friend is the one who stays and helps when everyone else leaves.

True Friends Stop at Nothing What a Friend we have in Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. Mark 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006

based on 128 ratings

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Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A True Friend?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 19, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is.

INTRODUCTION Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is. 1. WHEN FACED WITH A TASK THAT YOU CANNOT DO ALONE V.9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

What? A Friend We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 8,522 views

Excellent for friend day

What? A Friend We Have in Jesus? Luke 10:30-37 Best known parable of the Bible…the Good Samaritan. v. 30a a very rugged, rocky pass, and perfect for thieves as there were so many places to hide behind rocks and corners! Robbery was so common on this road between Jerusalem and Jericho that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Widening Your Circle Of Unlikely Friends"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Do we bypass people with the good news about Jesus because we think they wouldn’t be interested because they are not like us in the way they dress or talk? How to pull down the barriers that keep us separated from people who are unlikely friends.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches August 28, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Widening Your Circle of Unlikely Friends” Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the Jews. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35

Denomination: Methodist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 10, 2005

based on 124 ratings

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A message for our annual Friend Day

What A Friend We Have In Jesus John 15:13-15 October 8, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Mark Wellman gained national attention in the summer of 1989 by climbing the sheer face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The fact that Mark climbed the mountain is not the remarkable part, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005

based on 67 ratings

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Jonathan’s friendship with David has always been the model of the ideal friendship for Christians. But there is an even deeper application to this description of the love Jonathan had for David. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: I sang “You’ve Got A Friend” (a song by James Taylor and made popular by Carole King - if you’d like a copy of the words with guitar chords e-mail me at jesus@kconline.com) APPLY: Several years ago the song “You’ve Got A Friend” was extremely popular. And it was popular because it caught the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 12,385 views

Jesus displays all the characteristics of a true friend.

Jesus displays all the characteristics of a true friend. 1. A true friend loves you no matter what. (Proverbs 17:17) a. His love is unconditional. b. His love is in spite of your faults and failures. c. Jesus is the model. (Romans 5:6-8) 2. A true friend tells you the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Find out how Jesus is our friend and why.

Joseph Scriven, the man who wrote the hymn we just sang (What A Friend We Have In Jesus), was born in 1819 in Ireland. Things seemed to go well in his life until he became engaged. The evening before the wedding, his bride drowned. Scriven moved to Port Hope, Ontario where he became engaged again. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 20, 2006

based on 68 ratings

| 6,215 views

Deals with conversation and communication. Biblical principles to help couples grow their friendship and relationship. Link included to entire series in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentation. From ’Desperate Households’ Series.

Married, But Not Best Friends, pt. 2 Song of Solomon 5:16 The symbolism of Song of Solomon has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. Now, marriage is the highest level of relationship created by God…so, friendship ought to reach it’s very zenith in the context of the marriage ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

based on 45 ratings

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Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 26, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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PAUL NEVER CLAIMED HE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS FOR CHRIST BY HIMSELF. HE SAID HE HAD A LOT OF HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS, AND HE RECOGNIZED THEM FOR THEIR HELP.

With A Little Help From My Friends Text: Colossians 4:7-18 Introduction. Sometimes, I’m sure, we’re all surprised at how things get done. Sometimes, we don’t know how, and sometimes we don’t know who, but somebody did it; and, we know it got done! I’m sure we all remember the account of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Can't We Be Friends

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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This sermon is built upon Rev. Jerry Shirley’s Message, Married, But Not Friends. He did a great job. I expanded upon some of his ideas.

Why Can’t We Be Friends Why can’t we be friends: Much of this message comes from a message by Rev. Jerry Shirley entitled, Married, But Not Best Friends. I have expounded on some of the truths that he shared. Song of Songs 5:16-5:16 Let me read you a verse from one of the great love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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