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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,036 views

    A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuke And The Goodness Of A Wise Friend

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 11, 2025
     | 816 views

    Often, we assume that a good friend is someone who always supports, defends, helps, and follows our every wish. However, it is important to remember that not all kindness leads to true goodness in our lives.

    Rebuke and the Goodness of a Wise Friend Often, we assume that a good friend is someone who always supports, defends, helps, and follows our every wish. However, it is important to remember that not all kindness leads to true goodness in our lives. Sometimes, a friend who always says “yes” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 67 views

    Given to teach a spiritual truth.

    A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friend Factor – Week Three

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 18, 2025
     | 92 views

    Week One taught us that He’s that kind of friend. Week Two showed us He’s our Keeper. But now in Week Three, we step into another dimension: He doesn’t just walk with us. He doesn’t just keep us. But, He also defends us. (Bible Study)

    Series: The Friend Factor – Week Three He’s My Defender Isaiah 59:19 —When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Week One taught us that He’s that kind of friend. Week Two showed us He’s our Keeper. But now in Week Three, we step into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,685 views

    Jesus has come back to Capernaum and is in the house of Peter, where He is quickly surrounded by people desperate for His Word. One man had four friends who were desperate to get their friend to Jesus. How desperate are we?

    Way back in the 90s, I had to preach the funeral of a man I never met. The funeral home called and asked if I would perform the service since I was the pastor of the church, where he was to be buried. I found out something very interesting about the man, as I spoke with the family members. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Not Good To Be Alone

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 76,661 views

    A message about friendship.

    It Is Not Good To Be Alone VIDEO SERMONSPICE – ‘My Friends And God” Socrates said; "there is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend." Francis Bacon said, "friendship doubles joys and halves grief’s..." Mark Twain said; "to get the full value out of joy, you must have someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing The Right Kind Of Friends. 1 Corinthians 15:33

    Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016
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     | 23,625 views

    How to discern if your friends are spiritually healthy for you.

    1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals." (ESV) 33 Don't fool yourselves. Bad friends will destroy you. (CEV) One of the most important decisions a person will make is who his/her companions are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,348 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Cornelius' Family And Friends Series

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,563 views

    How to be a Godly friend and be receptive to those in need.

    A. HOW DOES THE WORLD CHOOSE? 1. The world is awed by giants, i.e., Goliath over nine feet tall. · Win battles · Stand tall as examples · Rally the troops 2. The world is awed by billionaire industrialists. · Money is power · ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,208 views

    There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,124 views

    Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

    OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friends - Pt. 1 - Cheesecake And Character Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 3, 2015
     | 8,374 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

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    Friends - Pt. 4 - Pianos And Pushing Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2015
     | 4,220 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

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    Jehoshaphat - Good King With A Bad Friend

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 23,964 views

    Watch your friends - they may lead you astray!

    Introduction A. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s Greatest Kings 1. During his reign a great wave of reform swept the land. 2. He not only sought God himself, but sent the priests among the people to teach them the way of the Lord (II Chr.17). B. Jehoshaphat made three unwise decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,680 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