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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "To Be A Friend Of God”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018
     | 9,682 views

    The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Whoville, I Am God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2019
     | 6,063 views

    Jesus told his followers that they were his friends, but what does that mean for us today?

    Whoville I am God’s Friend Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about Whoville in relation to Dr. Suess' classic Horton Hears a Who, but the reality is, that when most people hear the term “Whoville” that isn’t the book they think of. Instead, they think of Little Cindy Lou Who and her family ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Privileges Of The Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2022
     | 2,169 views

    Happy is the nation, happy is the chosen (Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15). We would limit to three privileges of the redeemed. The Privilege of Sonship, the privilege of Friendship, and the privilege of Stewardship.

    Theme: Privileges of the Redeemed Text: Psalm 107:1-2 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good and his love endures forever.’ Welcome to All Saints. This month we will learn together the privileges given to the redeemed. Happy is the nation, happy is the chosen (Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15). Psalm 107 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    Be Friends With One Another

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024
     | 787 views

    We need people who are friendly, but even more, we need true friends.

    John 15:12-14: “Be True Friends to One Another” “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” Last year, a young woman from our area in California moved to Texas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Becoming A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 4,925 views

    David Brainard is one of those who seemed to have a very special relationship with God that makes the rest of us seem inferior... HOW?

    Becoming a Friend of God Deuteronomy 6:5 "I withdrew to my usual place of retirement, in great tranquility. I knew only to breathe out my desire for a perfect conformity to Him in all things. God was so precious that the world with all its enjoyments seemed infinitely vile. I had no more desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Jesus - My Friend

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Jesus calls me His friend - who me?

    I first met Ken when I was three and he was three and a half, when our Mothers started us at Sunday School on exactly the same day. Later, when we were eight, we joined the Church Choir together, and then, when our voices broke at about the same time, we went into the Mens` section, singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God Friended Me

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,061 views

    How God has friended everyone many years ago

    GOD FRIENDED ME JOHN 15:13 Once again Hollywood has tried to bring down God to our level with a new show coming on you TV soon, called GOD FRIENDED ME. This is the write up for this show God Friended Me is a humorous, uplifting drama about an outspoken atheist whose life is turned upside down when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Is Jesus My Friend?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    Seeing Jesus as our friend changes how we feel that he sees us.

    “Is Jesus my Friend?” July 1, 2007 Me: When you think of Jesus, what word comes to mind? Write it down on your outline. You: We have all kinds of images of Jesus, but almost never think of him as a friend. Here is a video about how we sometimes see Jesus. (Show Vintage 21 video) What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Oh What A Friend!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    There is no friend like the friend we have in Jesus.

    Oh What a Friend! Hebrews 4:14-16 There are a lot of things friends share today -- secrets, tickets to a ballgame, notes for a test, cars, time, a shoulder to cry on, a warm handshake of welcome, and much more; but the greatest thing a friend could ever share with someone he or she truly cares ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    How Jesus Helps Us Get Off The Mat Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 23, 2014
     | 7,340 views

    Good News, Dancing in Joy, Friendship, Compassion

    Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) May 25, 2014 Introduction: As you know, and if you don’t here’s a reminder, one of my favorite books is Mike Yaconelli’s “Messy Spirituality.” He ends chapter two which is called, “The place where our messiness meets Jesus” ...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
     | 9,072 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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025
     | 82 views

    Jesus demonstrates divine compassion by reaching out to the marginalized, the guilty, and the lost, showing that His love is inclusive and transformative.

    JESUS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:34 Key Verse: “The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.” – Luke 7:34 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; John 3:17; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    U & Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    Message 1 in a four part series about "U" and growing in Christian community.

    CenterPointe Christian Church – 7.10.05 Series: U-ology -- Message 1: U & Your Friends Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Parisi avatar

    He Is My Friend

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,931 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

  • C Jordan avatar

    Jesus Is The Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,677 views

    Jesus is the friend of sinners. As our compassionate friend, he removes our fears, forgives our sins, and makes us whole.

    VISITATION #5: JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS INTRO TO TOPIC: “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4). • The whole story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is about God seeking to have an intimate, personal friendship with sinful human ...read more

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