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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    A Remarkable Invitation Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
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    What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God wants to be our friend.

    I want to ask you to consider something as we enter this Fall season. How would you describe your relationship with God? That’s a personal question that I simply invite you to simply reflect upon. I would presume that many of us find ourselves in many different stages and seasons. You may just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Do, Some Don't!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,463 views

    Some do! Some don’t! Usually the number is very limited - small. If you do, and the number is even one, then you are blessed! If you stop and think about it, it doesn’t take long for you to count them. After I tell you about what I am referring, you may w

    Some Do, Some Don't. Text: 1 Corinthians 10:24 "Do not look out only for yourselves. Look out for the good of others also." George Eliot wrote, "Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Iron Sharpens Iron

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
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    Shows our obligation to a healthy relationship

    “Iron Sharpens Iron” Proverbs 27: 17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. This particular text expressly speaks of fundamentals on relationship; moreover, shows how people are redeemed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Being A Christian Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,153 views

    sermon 5 in Galatians series

    Being a Christian Friend Galatians 4:12-20 A Christian Friend will Seek to Ease the Restoring of Relationship A Christian Friend will Remind Others Who They are in Christ A Christian Friend will Speak the Truth A Christian Friend will not Seek to Use You A Christian Friend will See You as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Power Of Friends Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
     | 10,465 views

    THE CULTIVATION OF GOOD PROVERBS-DRIVEN FRIENDSHIPS ENHANCES OUR PURSUIT OF WISDOM, LIFE SIMPLIFIED.

    Life Simplified THE Power of Friends November 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION IN 2005 the average American watched 28 hours per week of Television. In 2009 that had risen to 34 hours a week. +6 hours surfing the internet +1.3 hours watching video on mobile devises We now spend 40.3 hours a week interacting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lessons From The Friendship Of David & Jonathan

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
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    One of the most amazing pictures in the Bible of friendship is that of Prince Jonathan and the shepherd boy turned career soldier, David of Bethlehem.

    “Lessons From The Friendship of David & Jonathan” Text: I Samuel 18:3-9 Intro: Quotes about Friends/Friendship “When we lose a friend-we die a little.” “Prosperity gives you friends, Problems reveal them.” “If you were another person, would you like to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got A Friend

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015
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    There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

    HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Friends

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    We are to be friends to all just as Jesus is a friend to us.

    John 15: 9 – 17 / Loving Friends Intro: Things that make you go, HMMMM! – Why is it a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring; but, not to tell her she looks like the end of a hard winter? --- I wonder why it pleases a woman when you say time stands still when you look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C Jordan avatar

    Face To Face: Fellowship In Jesus Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    God has given us the antidote for loneliness and broken relationships: Fellowship with one another in Jesus Christ.

    FACE TO FACE #2: FELLOWSHIP IN JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a social networking generation. We can’t allow online social networking to take the place of real world friendships • New depression today – no new friends to want to be friends with on Facebook. OPENING TEXT: “So the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fitting In Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012
     | 6,304 views

    It’s hard fitting in, yet it is critical to our well-being. Motivational speaker, Simon Sinek says it well. “Our desire to feel like we belong is so strong that we seek it out...What a dreadful realization if we are to learn that people had to “join a gan

    THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Fitting In” Scripture / Text: Luke 19:1-10 INTRO One of the more awkward experiences of my life as a kid were the times we played sports, whether organized in a school gym-class or the field across from our house. Everyone lined out single file and two team ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Henderson avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. When he says two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor-the word reward can also be transl

    “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 11, 2011
     | 6,342 views

    You build friendships by meeting the needs of others.

    Title: Friends Text: Romans 1:8-13 Truth: You build friendships by meeting the needs of others. Aim: I’m promoting Dinner for 8 and encouraging them to initiate friendships. Life ?: To build our friendships, what basic needs are to be met? INTRODUCTION Stu Weber, in his book Tender ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Friends Forever

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Some characteristics of true friendship as revealed in the word of God.

    September 21, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Story of David and Jonathan 1. 1 Samuel 20:1-42 2. Story of devotion, faithfulness, bravery, and commitment amidst strife, hatred, and jealousy. 3. David’s lamentation over Jonathan’s death a. 2 Samuel 1:25-26, “How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Louis Mare avatar

    Who Is In Your Inner Circle Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 3, 2023
     | 4,750 views

    We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships.

    We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships. I want to ask you today, how many friends do you have? I want to point out this verse. Proverbs 17:17 FBV: A friend is someone you may or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Build Friendships With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,650 views

    In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS.

    In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS. Developing a trusting relationship is a process that involves work. A true friend walks in when others walk out on us. Someone who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational