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Friends Sharpen Friends

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

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God has given us friendships as gifts.

"Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:27

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship: I Have Called You Friends Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2012

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Our motivation is love, because Christ gave His. Be open and share your life, for Christ shared His and we are blessed.

Relationships define life - relationship with God and relationships with people. • You take that away and you’ll be left with an existence, not life. • You take relationships away, and your home will be just a house, this church will be just a building. Jesus summed up the Commandments with two ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of A True Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

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True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Woman At The Well - Stages Of Relationsips

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

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This sermon uses the illustration of the Woman at the well to show how christian friendship and community is developed

On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautiful Vale of Shechem. At the opening of the valley was Jacob’s well. Wearied with His journey, He sat down here to rest while His disciples went to buy food. The Jews and the Samaritans were bitter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

based on 44 ratings

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Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey, Friend!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2012

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Jesus is a lot of things to us-Lord, King, Savior. But there’s one thing that Jesus is that we might not think about very often-a friend. Let’s find out more about that wonderful aspect of Jesus.

HEY, FRIEND! INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to have friends isn’t it? It’s nice to know that there’s someone you can call on in a time of need, someone who you can discuss things with, someone you can turn to when you’re dealing with something. It’s good to have people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Transformed (You Are A Friend Of God!)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

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Examing the believer’s life to be transformed; understanding that God wants to have fellowship and friendship with us.

Be transformed! (You are a friend of God) John 15:13-15 Introduction - Every day, we are challenged with the ways of this world conflicting with God’s ways - From the news media to prime time TV to even our friends – we have to choose - We have to choose even who we call friend; and how that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 24, 2008

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Daniel had not only the respect of his superiors but sometimes their friendship as well. What can Darius teach us about friendship?

Faithful Friends Griffith Baptist Church – 4/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 6:16-18 Main Verse: Daniel 6:18 - Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him. The Introduction Sam Davis was a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Be There

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 3, 2000

based on 84 ratings

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This sermon is to express the importance of being a Christ - like friend to others in need.

Dedicated to honor My Lord, Jesus Christ and in honor of my close friend, Orlando P. Tijerina To Be There In the book of John chapter 15 verses 13 & 14 it states: “Greater love has no man than this that he that lays down his life for his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

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Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

based on 164 ratings

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We still ask the third question in the Bible, "Am I my brother's keeper?" to excuse our responsibility for our fellowman.

Am I My Brother's Keeper? Genesis 4:9; 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction This past week I installed a new ISP on my computer. I had to set up the DNS and the TCP/IP. Then I had to configure the SMTP and the POP. If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you'd better read the FAQ. By the way, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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How Can the Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate? I Cor. 13:1-3

Many people are searching for the solution to the problem of interpersonal communications. It may be safe to say that the single biggest problem of communications is rooted in the reality that some people’s actions speak so loudly others cannot hear what they are saying. Quote: I know you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 67 ratings

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If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Adaptability

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What? A Friend We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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Excellent for friend day

What? A Friend We Have in Jesus? Luke 10:30-37 Best known parable of the Bible…the Good Samaritan. v. 30a a very rugged, rocky pass, and perfect for thieves as there were so many places to hide behind rocks and corners! Robbery was so common on this road between Jerusalem and Jericho that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

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