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  • eric carey-holt avatar

    A Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,979 views

    The model is the Lord’s Prayer and this pattern of prayer has been a part of the Christian tradition for centuries. This model lays out a way that we can pray to God and shows how we can have an effective life in prayer. Jesus did not just show this to th

    THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT—Luke 11: 1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Friends Or Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

    Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Picture Of A Friend

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    This message uses Paul’s friend, Onesiphorus, as an example of the kind of friend we should be to one another.

    “THE PICTURE OF A FRIEND” 2 Tim. 1:16-18 INTRO – Are we a “friend”-ly church? Not talking about how we make guests feel when they come in, although that is important. - New members sharing some great insights as to what it is like to walk into MBC for the first time. - Room numbers, Wed. night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Friends Like This

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 20

    With Friends Like This 1 Sam. 20 Pastor Stu Webber relates a story from his youth in 1967. We were at war with Vietnam. And there I was, at the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. I can still hear the raspy voice of the sergeant: "We are here to save your lives. We’re going to see to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best Friends Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,302 views

    Fully following followers of God express God’s love like Jonathan did with David.

    I begin this morning with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Friend Like That

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 24,112 views

    A reworked sermon I stole from Rick Stacy. I use more humor though.

    A friend like that, John 2:1-11, Series: the Jesus stories Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 26, 2002 I recently did a wedding. During the wedding rehearsal, the groom pulled me aside and made me an offer He said "Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving As Friends

    Contributed by John Tung on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,948 views

    Jesus no longer calls us servants, but friends. There are 4 advantages that friends have over servants. There are 3 applications to our relationship to Jesus and to our service with others.

    SERVING AS FRIENDS John 15:13-17 John Tung, 1-21-07 I. Introduction Already this year we have seen our new deacons become ordained and installed. They have agreed to serve as deacons. And besides the deacons, there are many others in the church who have also given themselves to serve others and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Friends

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,119 views

    The cost of friendship is nothing compared to the cost of not loving, a life of empty loneliness.

    MAKING FRIENDS Introduction It is no doubt that everyone needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more Influence over how you dress, act, think, etc. than your parents do. It has generally been said “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If friends play such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,603 views

    God doesn’t want you to enjoy the things of the world...but the things of God in the world.

    WWJBD Part 4 – Friend of God James 4:1-10 I left my truck at Andy’s house while I was in Chicago week before last. I came home and on Sunday night Nikki and I ran over to get it. I was going to take it home, but she convinced me to bring it over here to the parking lot and set it out there. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friend In Heaven

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    We do have a friend that loves us and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

    FRIEND IN HEAVEN TEXT: John 15.13, 14 INTRODUCTION: A. A famous singer has a song entitled, "Friends in low places." B. People seem to like to brag about this very fact. C. Yet at a Christian, we can brag about a fact that others cannot say. D. We can tell, we can sing about a friend in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Loving Friends

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    We are to be friends to all just as Jesus is a friend to us.

    John 15: 9 – 17 / Loving Friends Intro: Things that make you go, HMMMM! – Why is it a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring; but, not to tell her she looks like the end of a hard winter? --- I wonder why it pleases a woman when you say time stands still when you look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four Friends

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,523 views

    These friends were willing to do whatever it took to get the hurting man to Jesus. Are you seeing the need, overcoming the obstascles and understanding the real problem?

    FOUR FRIENDS A recent television documentary pointed out that the cheetah survives on the African plains by running down its prey. The big cat can sprint seventy miles per hour. But the cheetah cannot sustain that pace for long. Within its long, sleek body is a disproportionately small heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Friend Request Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,084 views

    This message is a reminder that Jesus calls us friend and we are called to be friends with others.

    We are in the middle of a series on facebook. Facebook was created to help you connect and share with the people in your life. And we are noticing what this can teach us about our faith. On facebook you have quote, unquote “friends.” These are the people you are connected to through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Thankful For Friends Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,403 views

    This morning, I want us to look at our prayer life under the microscope of thanksgiving. And ask the question to you; are you bringing your friends before God and thanking God for them?

    Thankfulness for Friends Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Philemon 4 reads; 4 I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, (Phm 4) In the Army we know too well what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    This is about the Hope for sinners.

    Friendship holds a very special place in our lives. The knowledge that someone will be there through the best and especially through the worst times brings us comfort and happiness. Friends prove themselves when times get hard. I read a little joke about two men who were hunting in the woods. “Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ