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Best Freinds Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 27, 2004

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Jonathan and David show us how to build, strengthen and continue our friendships (Part 3 in "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders.")

FRESH LESSONS FROM FORMER LEADERS “Jonathan and David - Best Friends” 1 Samuel 20 In yesterday’s West Australian Newspaper Hugh Mackay quotes an Edith Cowan University study which shows the depth of Australian anxiety and insecurity. In the land of the long weekend - - normally know for it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: *other

Trading Spaces With Those Who Are Hurting

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Oct 4, 2004

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This messages encourages others to see the needs of others. People will never meet the needs of others if they refuse to acknowledge the need, accept people where they are, and then act to minister to those who are hurting.

TRADING SPACES WITH THOSE WHO ARE HURTING Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the deepest desires, deepest needs of every human heart is the desire for community ILL> Consider for a moment the top rated television shows for the last 3 decades. 1970’s - Brady Bunch Here’s the story of a lovely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Spiritual Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 7, 2004

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In this message Jonathan shows us how to not just be a friend but to be a spiritual friend. (The Faith Factor - part 7)

How To Be A ‘Spiritual’ Friend The Faith Factor – part 7 IF – you have your bibles… TURN – to Genesis chapter 1; In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

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How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A True Friend Lifts You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

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A true friend will improve you.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Grooming Your Pallbearers Tim Kimmel - President of Generation Ministries My wife, Darcy; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

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A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

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Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 6, 2004

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What does it take to be a true friend? What are the characteristics of a true friend? See how Jesus is your best friend ... the best friend you could ever have.

“Friends” INTRODUCTION: Friends are wonderful things to have … AMEN? When I was over at Lisa Mathew’s house this week, I couldn’t help notice all the “friends” she had. That’s one of the blessings of growing up in a small community. You have friends that you grew up with … friends you went to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mary And Martha

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2004

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Christianity is all about our relationship with Jesus and not DOING things for God

SMM 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus (Jelly baby) Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Like The Dew

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

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Fellowship is likened to the dew of Hermon, representing an incredible miracle.

Like the Dew Montreal/Cornwall August 28, 2004 Hot, clear, and sunny days can be quite a blessing to those in a farming community. Particularly, during haying season, at the end of June and beginning of July, and during harvest, in mid-to-late August and beyond, to have numbers of days like that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go Of Loneliness

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

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Loneliness and feelings of abandonment can rob us of life’s joys. The Bible offers clear paths that we can take to overcome loneliness and regain the joy of life.

Psalm 22:1-2, 19-21, 27-31 “Letting Go of Loneliness” INTRODUCTION In the book, Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean Auel, the main character Aila commits an unpardonable sin. She is a woman, but she likes to hunt, which is the domain of the men. The Clan passes a death sentence on her, and cast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

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Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Need A Real Friend

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003

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There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need A Best Friend?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003

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The awesome truth that God wants a personal, intimate relationship with us, if we will choose Him.

Do You Need a Best Friend? Pastor Glenn Newton August 10, 2003 RO 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Nazarene

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