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  • Paul Kallan avatar

    Friend, You Are Not Trapped

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    Advent Alertness means to see the power of God behind our weaknesses and failures and let Him take control of our life.

    The figure of the watchman in the parable of Mark 13.33-37, who waits alertly for the return of the master, reveals the true task of a christian. Our life is compared to a house with its watchman. The watchman guards the house and lets in only the members of the house and those who are welcome to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,682 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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    How To Be A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 20,954 views

    From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

    How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    As follows of Christ we are commanded to go "into all the world" making disciples, and that may include some mightly "low places."

    “Friends in Low Places”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Luke 10: 1-15; Mark 2: 13-17; (See also Matt. 11:19; Luke 5:27-28; 10:1-2); John 4: 1-18; 28; 39-41 This is another in the series of sermons based on popular music. It has been a somewhat controversial series, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Is My Friend

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    How can we experience His Love if we don’t experience His Life? A love affair which you depend on Him, for your whole Life, all you do and all you need.

    He is My Friend HHM 02- 9-03 Pastor Jim Parisi Today I would like to explore true friendship. So many things are based on Friendship in our lives. True friendship, where you can trust another with your life. Not the Trust like the kind that two people share in a moment of time. Say in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus A Friend Of Outcasts

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,013 views

    “A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, ‘if you are willing, you can make me clean’. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. Be clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him and he w

    Theme: Jesus a friend of outcasts Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy was and is a horrible and dreaded disease although today it can be cured. Many of us live near the Weija Leprosarium and are not even prepared to go anywhere near the place although many of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Friend In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 24,155 views

    When something unexpected happens late in the midnight hour of our lives, we have in friend in Jesus Christ who can come to our rescue.

    St. Luke 11:1-13 Topic: A friend in the midnight hour In these passages of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ in a certain place praying to His Father in heaven. As He prayed to his Father in heaven, one of his disciples watched and heard Jesus praying, and when Jesus finished praying, that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,915 views

    A message examining how Jesus interacted with "sinners" and such.

    Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 9:9-13 October 23, 2005 Introduction What we’re going to look at today is a great example of one of the things I love most about Jesus and what I try to exemplify most about him. I’m not perfect in this, and I blow it sometimes, but I hope someday that someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,031 views

    Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

    PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    Part of series on Desperate Households, focusing on "Companionship" in a Biblical marriage. Link included to entire series, including formatted text versions, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentations.

    Married, But Not Best Friends Song of Solomon 5:16 Song of Solomon is a beautiful OT book of the Bible. It’s written in poetic form, depicting the beauty and satisfaction of the marriage relationship. But the symbolism of the book has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. It’s ...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
     | 23,175 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

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Friends, Funerals And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 19,935 views

    Jesus joins with us in our sorrows and understands our grief. His friendship with us assures us that death’s sting is dead.

    Friends, Funerals and Faith John 11:1-45 Clayton Lockhart has told me time and again that Terrill Mosley was a true friend to him. I have a picture on my desk of my dad shaking hands with Clayton at our Christmas party in 1999, and Terrill is sitting right beside him with a big grin on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Traits Of A Good Friend

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,565 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

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Friend Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 29,728 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