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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,582 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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    Becoming A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 27,511 views

    True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

    Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Thirsty My Friends

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 150 ratings
     | 85,715 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Faith Of Four Friends

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 31,718 views

    Sermon on Mark 2:1-12

    “FAITH OF FOUR FRIENDS” or “HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST” MARK 2:1-12 There was once the small rural church. Now the church wad very small. So small that the pastor had to double up as the local barber to make ends meet. There happened to be a man in this small community who had invested ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Can I Call You Friend?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2018
     | 9,497 views

    I would love to be counted a friend of God? There are 4 kinds of friends? Which are you? Are you a friend to others?

    CAN I CALL YOU FRIEND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE NEED FRIENDS… Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN SYMPATHY AND COMPASSION? Sympathy is a box of Kleenex and a bowl of chicken soup. Jude 1:22 And of some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bringing Friends & Relatives To Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,611 views

    Most people are brought to Christ through the example and testimony of someone they love.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Bringing Friends & Relatives to Jesus Dr. Elmer Towns October 28, 2007 A. JOHN 1:37-45 “The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, ‘What do you seek?’ They said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Fourfold Union With Christ

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2020
     | 4,142 views

    To me, John 15, is one of the richest chapters in the Bible. It seems like you can study and study it and never get out all there is there to have. It shows what is my possession in Christ. What is my responsibility in Him? What is His responsibility to me?

    Notice there is four names that He gives to us that follow Him. 1. Ye are the branches, verse 5 2. Ye are my friends, verse 14 3. Ye are my servants, verse 20 4. Ye are my witnesses, verse 27 So, in John 15, we have four titles, four descriptions of us who follow Christ. We are branches, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

    John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Forgivenss?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,213 views

    Wasn’t it obvious that the reason why these four men had brought their paralytic friend to Christ was because they wanted to see their friend healed! Why did Jesus begin with a message on forgiveness first?

    Rather than giving you an entire message, here is a brief devotional thought for you to consider from the message that I preached this past Sunday Morning, enjoy: The text is in Mark Chapter two. Four men brought their paralytic friend to Christ. They wanted him healed. When they came to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Great Friend

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 223 ratings
     | 23,453 views

    A look at how to be the kind of friend we want others to be!

    How to be a Great Friend Various Scriptures May 5, 2002 Introduction It’s been said that a dog is man’s best friend. And depending on who he hangs out with, that might be true for some men. Groucho Marx once said that outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Lee avatar

    I've Found A Friend In Jesus

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,040 views

    I love the old Hymn "The Lily of The Valley," I've found a friend in Jesus and He is everything to me. I used some the words of this wonderful hymn for the outline.

    Pro 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother There was a preacher who was walking in the country side and stopped by a farm house for a drink of water. The old farmer who lived there went out to talk to the preacher. While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023
     | 6,144 views

    This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

    “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

    Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Helping Your Friend Become God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    If your friend were God’s friend how would their life be different? If your friend were God’s friend how would your relationship with each other change? If your friend were God’s friend how would you feel about their eternal destiny?

    On our vacation, I asked God to open some doors for me to give a clear word about Christ. I was looking for opportunities. Let me share a story with you about one of them. I was in a pool playing around with Evan, our ten-year-old son, when a man asked me, “Are you finding you way around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Of Christ

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

    Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan