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  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    The Values Of True Fellowship

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
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    The value of true friendship includes encouragement, endearment and enjoyment in being the kind of example in the family of God with Jesus as our best Friend since He is our Lord and Savior.

    THE VALUES OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP Philippians 2:19-30 Proposition: The value of true friendship includes encouragement, endearment and enjoyment in being the kind of example in the family of God with Jesus as our best Friend since He is our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching The Untouchable

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
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    “Jesus as the Great Physician heals the untouchable or those that others reject.”

    TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE—Luke 5:12-16 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician heals the untouchable or those that others reject.” Objective: My purpose is to help people see there are no untouchables in the kingdom of God. INTRODUCTION: Based on the 1947 novel The Untouchables was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
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    What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Frustration’s Shrapnel And Friendship’s Blessings Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2019
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    Wise people anticipate and adjust to the foolishness around them and seek out constructive, spiritual relationships

    Frustration’s Shrapnel and Friendship’s Blessings (Proverbs 27:14-17) 1. Life can be frustrating. 2.A boy asks his father to explain the differences among irritation, aggravation, and frustration. Dad picks up the phone and dials a number at random. When the phone is answered he asks, "Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Persistent Friends Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012
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    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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    Generic Prayer - Generic Results

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    Power of effective prayer

    There were two women who lived in the same town. One woman lived on the East Side of town. In a brand new home. Two story Brick Victorian style house sitting on 5 acres of ground. Three car garage that housed a Lexus - a Mercedes coupe - and Cadillac SUV. She had two children and a husband. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Generous Giving, Generous Living Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018
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    A faithful life is a generous life. The more generous we become with all of life's gifts, the more full lives we will live.

    It seems strange to be talking about “Making Change” by using the Old Testament. We’re New Testament people, right, and Jesus and the power of His Holy Spirit are the change agents in our lives. So? What’s with this message series rooted in the writings of Solomon? Well, think about it. In his day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A Generous Response To A Generous God Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 9, 2020
     | 3,306 views

    Last week, I showed you extravagant generosity through a parable Jesus gave us about the Good Samaritan. This week, I’m going to show you extravagant generosity in the Torah, in the Psalms and in the Epistles of Paul. Extravagant generosity is found throughout the Bible.

    Extravagant A Generous Response to a Generous God December 13, 2020 Last week, I showed you extravagant generosity through a parable Jesus gave us about the Good Samaritan. This week, I’m going to show you extravagant generosity in the Torah, in the Psalms and in the Epistles of Paul. Extravagant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A True Friend Loves At All Times Part-1 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013
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    A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (Proverbs 17:17NLT)

    A True Friend loves at all Times Part-1 Open your Bibles to Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (NIV) A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (NLT) Did you know that the deepest need of the human heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Head-First Or Heart-First

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
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     | 3,665 views

    How do you solve problems and resolve conflict... with your head or heart? Personally, I don't like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn't bode well w

    How do you solve problems and resolve conflict... with your head or heart? Personally, I don't like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn't bode well with the softer sex (if you know what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Getter avatar

    Ammon Had. A Friend

    Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
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    Who we associate with can often times determine our destiny.

    AMNON HAD A FRIEND II Samuel 13:1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2012
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    "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

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    A Friend For Sinners

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 30, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    What a friend we have in Jesus! That sums it up!

    Proverbs 18:24-A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. 1-Friends Listen Psalm 91:15-He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. Isaiah 65:24-“It shall come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Pierce avatar

    Comfortable Or Conformable Series

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,151 views

    Should our Christian faith be comfortable or conformable? What are the conformable paradoxes?

    Comfortable or Conformable – 03.29.09 READ – John 12:20-32 Introduction – The Christian life is filled with uncomfortable paradoxes. Today I’d like to consider the fact that our lives as Christ followers are not necessarily to be comfortable, but to be conformable. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Balancing Relationships

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 4,200 views

    Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.”

    I desire balance, yet it escapes me again today. What of it – where did it go? It is defined as “a state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight.” Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.” In life, the rest that we call balance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist