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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Being A Profitable Friend

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    The characteristics of a good friend

    Introduction: Friendship is a need of us all. We call many our friend, but are our friendships profitable? In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul is lonely and says, Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. Mark had forsaken him earlier, but now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,741 views

    To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

    The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 17,871 views

    Putting persistence in our prayers--When Jesus was asked by His disciples to teach them to pray, He said they need to ask, then seek, and knock until the door opens. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Friend at Midnight Luke 11:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendAtMidnight.html INTRODUCTION 1. In studying the parables of Jesus, we have seen how He used the parabolic method of teaching on different subjects.... a. Mostly on the theme of the kingdom of heaven b. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Good Friend

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001
    based on 490 ratings
     | 37,357 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

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    Friend Of The Shut Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,502 views

    We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

    A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Paralyzed Friend Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,388 views

    Jesus touched the life of one paralyzed man & changed him forever.

    “ONE PARALYZED FRIEND” Luke 5:17-26 CWBC – 1/13/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Driving down a street in downtown Jackson area. Saw these letters on side of building: WIT. Underneath them were the words, “Whatever It Takes.” Thought that would be a good name for a church. I believe that ought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,569 views

    Importance of persevering in prayer.

    Parable of the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5-13) And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; {6} for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' {7} And he answers from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Becoming A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,684 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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    The Power Of Persistent Friends Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012
     | 10,226 views

    Even when faced with the impossibility of getting through the crowds these friends did not give up, they just got innovative! We all need persistent friends that are willing to do whatever it takes for us to get what we need

    Gospel of Luke 5:17-26 - The Power of Persistent Friends (portions of this message were taken from a message here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author or the sermon title - my apologies!) We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friends, Funerals And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 19,936 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

  • 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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    Finding Faithful Friends Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

    At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Of A Few Friends PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,531 views

    The importance of friendship, mutual support, and compassionate care in our faith journey.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! The passage we're going to dive into today is one familiar to many, but its lessons are so profound that they warrant revisiting time and again. We're going to explore Luke 5:17-39, a story that shines a light on the power of faithful friends, the strength of ...read more

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    Everybody Is Not Your Friend

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,622 views

    This sermon is to remind us that every person that we encounter in life is not always our firend. And by the way...smiling faces do tell lies.

    Introduction: We as Christians have to be ever so careful who we associate ourselves with. We have to be careful who we allow to be in our space. We even have to be careful who we allow in our homes. My father would always say, Watch your friends and your enemies can’t hurt you. Sometimes your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist