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  • Jason Hill avatar

    Qualities Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 46,948 views

    In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

    Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Friend Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 29,717 views

    Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as

    Ecc. 4:9-12 Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as the Church’s responsibility to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bridge Builder

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,530 views

    We need bridge builders in the church today.

    THE BRIDGE BUILDER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ecc. 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a three fold cord is not easy broken. Living Bible: Ecc. 4:12 And one standing alone can be attacked and defeated. But two can stand back to back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Traits Of A Good Friend

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

    Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Good Friend

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001
    based on 490 ratings
     | 37,349 views

    Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

    Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Living Wisely As Fathers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    How investing in key relationships helps fathers to live wisely as we examine Solomon’s legacy.

    “Living Wisely as Fathers” Text: Eccl.4:4-12, 1 Kings 11:1-10 Sermon series Living Wisely in a Meaningless World. Based on book of Ecclesiastes. By Rev. Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 17,2001 First, happy father’s day to all you daddies! According to a story found on Toronto Star the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Travis Moore avatar

    A Godly Couple

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,313 views

    The godly example of Pricilla and Aquilla form a pattern for family life today.

    A GODLY COUPLE A Pattern For Us All Eccl 4:9-12; Acts 18:1-3, 19, 24-26 1. The Benefits of a Good Marriage A. Mutual Effort · (Eccl 4:9) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: B. Mutual Support · (Eccl 4:10) If one falls down, his friend can help him up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 284 ratings
     | 19,306 views

    Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

    Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Friendship - Pathway To Growth

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 39,722 views

    Friendships are important to our spiritual health and spiritual growth

    Good morning! And welcome to WestShore Community Church, on this our first-ever Friendship Sunday. It’s always good to see our members and regular attenders, but this week we’re thrilled to have with us so many friends, both new and old. It reminds us that many of the people Jesus ministered to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Frank Piña on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    This message is about God’s will to help you overcome loneliness, and gives you keys to find a mate.

    OVERCOMING LONELINESS Real Life Relationships April 20-21, 2002 Frank Piña Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is right for him." Genesis 2:18 (NCV) If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Fox avatar

    Getting Into God's Business

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 12,679 views

    If we are working for ourselves, then we are in a miserable business.

    Getting into God’s Business (Ecc. 4:7-8) “Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    A Pattern Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    For our children to learn about Biblical friendships, we must model friendship for them. They need to see us involved in friendships where God can strengthen and shape our lives.

    What Parents Owe Their Children: A Pattern of Friendship Everyone needs friends. Our children as they grow make and break friendships. And there have been plenty of sermons and lessons documenting how friendships can break our children. We all want our children to have the right kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer - If Two Agree

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,577 views

    The importance of small group prayer

    Prayer – If Two Agree Prayer is one of the foundational practices in the Christian life, yet is probably the most neglected aspect of the Christian life. A Christian who has a weak prayer life has a weak spiritual life or will have a weakening spiritual life. There is no way to achieve the kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Marriage A Real Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 166 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    Keys to developing a lasting marriage partnership

    Marriage: a R.E.A.L. Partnership Selected Passages June 11, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The power of partnership – Earnest & Arnold A. 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis 1. Extremely hot summer 2. Two merchants with a problem a.) Arnold Fornachou who sold ice cream 1.) Ice cream was selling like hotcakes 2.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 625 ratings
     | 160,444 views

    We do fall or get knocked down at times, don't we? And how wonderful it is when we have a friend who cares enough to lift us up, dust us off, & help us continue on.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. Sometimes when people are leaving after a church service they say, "Boy, I wish so & so had been here to hear that message." But I don't want you to do that this morning. I want you to take it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ