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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Bad Friends And Their Corrupting Influence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 587 views

    The people we surround ourselves with shape our values, our attitudes, and our future. The Bible warns us clearly that bad company corrupts good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).

    THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS AND THEIR CORRUPTING INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Psalm 1:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14 INTRODUCTION: Friendship is one of the most powerful influences in a person’s life. The people we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    About Our Father’s Business…

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,876 views

    We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!

    About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Difference (Psalm 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,592 views

    This expository message, adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd, underscores the difference between believers and unbelievers as laid out in Psalm 1. Unlike the lost, believers should be Separated from the World, Saturated in the Word, and Situated by t

    The Difference: Psalm One Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2012 I came across some jokes this week that I thought I’d share with you. • What’s the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Won't You Be My Friend Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,954 views

    God said it was not good for the man to be alone, and yet too many people are more isolated than ever. Using a clip from the popular TV series "This is Us" we address the question of "How can we witness to others?"

    OPEN: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn9aSZ7uPXI – video clip from “This Is Us” of conversation between Katie and a woman she’s helped. See Footnote) APPLY: That clip came from a scene in a popular TV series called “THIS IS US”. Katie (one of the main characters in the show) is helping a girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Soul Connection Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

    Three weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is Jesus My Friend?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,415 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

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    How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,519 views

    "How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

    OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friends Introduction

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

    Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    Connection of Jesus as Friend with His passion

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC March 21, 2004 15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; John 15:15 (NASB) There is a picture which haunts my mind; it is of the last ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Connecting To Community

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 18,239 views

    God says, "It is not good for a person to be alone." How can we connect instead of cocoon in this society?

    A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of wheat on the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you overturn the wagon.” “That’s very nice of you,” Willis ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Friends Forever

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 4, 2020
     | 2,815 views

    On All Saints Sunday we remember and celebrate how we have been knit together into the mystical body of our Lord Jesus Christ

    November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 Friends Forever Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. All Saints’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Navigating Fatherhood: A Journey Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 568 views

    A soon-to-be father is pacing anxiously in the hospital corridor while his wife is in labor. His hands are wringing, his fear and anxiety are palpable, and his brow is wet with perspiration, revealing the depth of his distress.

    Father's Day A young soon-to-be father was pacing back and forth in the hospital corridor, anxiously wringing his hands while his wife was in labor. He was filled with fear and anxiety, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead, revealing the agony he was experiencing. Finally, at 4:00 a.m., a ...read more

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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    On One Condition

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    The importance of moving ahead, but only with the assurance that the Presence of God accompanies us.

    "On One Condition" Exodus 33:12-18 Moses said to the Lord, "You have been telling me, ’Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ’I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ [13] If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

    Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 21, 2019
     | 3,880 views

    Our relationships shape who we become. Choose your friends wisely. Your best friend is God, Jesus Christ Who loves us with equivocating love.

    This is a brief message given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, to a mixed group. What is one thing you look for in a new friend? One quality? Honesty, gentleness, kindness, humor? What is one thing you try to be when you are in a friendship? Open, honest, kind, trustworthy? Yes, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational