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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,083 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 11,234 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,035 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,518 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Friends - Pt. 1 - Cheesecake And Character Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 3, 2015
     | 8,208 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 1 - Cheesecake & Character I. Introduction It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. In fact, Jesus elevates and highly values friendship. He makes this statement regarding friendship in John 15:12-15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (What A Friend We Have In Jesus)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
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    IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO SAY THEY ARE YOUR FRIENDS WILL FAKE YOU OUT WHEN YOU NEED THEM THE MOST

    Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Friends - Pt. 4 - Pianos And Pushing Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2015
     | 4,114 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 4 - Pianos and Pushing I. Introduction Welcome to "Friend Day". Over the last few weeks we have been discussing the value and importance of friendship. We know that Jesus valued His friends. Like us, Jesus had relationships that progressed to the level of friends. In John 15, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Love Your Friends And Your Enemies

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,698 views

    Why should we love those who hate us? Well, when we do, we show God’s love to them. It also sets a good example for us to follow, and it turns enemies into friends.

    Good morning boys and girls! Has there ever been a time in your lives when you did not like someone? Why? Sometimes it’s not easy to like people, especially when people haven’t been nice to us. I know, because when I was your age a lot of kids at school didn’t like me. In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
     | 5,433 views

    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016
     | 6,457 views

    One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

    When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,968 views

    "I'm the kind of friend you can depend on. I'm always around when I need you." That is the kind of friends that most people have, the one who are always putting themselves first!

    Proverbs 17:17-A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 27, 2021
     | 2,989 views

    This passage mentions multiple times that we are Jesus' friends. What does that mean exactly?

    - “Refrigerator rights.” The idea that you become good enough friends that when you’re at their house you don’t have to ask to get something out of the refrigerator. THE PROOFS OF THE FRIENDSHIP: 1. His proof of friendship is His sacrifice. - John 15:13. 2. Our proof of friendship is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    When Critics Are Your Best Friend

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 30, 2021
     | 1,573 views

    Most prophecies today speak to greatness. "You will be a financier of the Kingdom!" "You will have a worldwide ministry!!" Not every prophecy in Scripture was affirming nor was every prophet popular.

    Beware of only listening to those who always affirm your decisions because the majority has often been wrong. Indeed, Jeremiah was outgunned 400-1. Four hundred prophets told the king everything he wanted to hear and prophesied victory. Then along came Jeremiah, who said the four hundred were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,663 views

    One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational