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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Open Letter To A Dear Friend And Pastor

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 11, 2020
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    for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

    Message/Devotion January 12, 2020 Hebrews 8:12 Open Letter to A DEAR FRIEND and PASTOR The Reading “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Heb.8:12 Dear Pastor – Yes I said pastor! From where I sit, you have abandoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016
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     | 5,362 views

    Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in Jesus we have a friend that stays closer than a brother.

    THE DEAREST FRIEND I EVER HAD Proverbs 18:24 INTRODUCTION: Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Critics Are Your Best Friend

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 30, 2021
     | 1,656 views

    Most prophecies today speak to greatness. "You will be a financier of the Kingdom!" "You will have a worldwide ministry!!" Not every prophecy in Scripture was affirming nor was every prophet popular.

    Beware of only listening to those who always affirm your decisions because the majority has often been wrong. Indeed, Jeremiah was outgunned 400-1. Four hundred prophets told the king everything he wanted to hear and prophesied victory. Then along came Jeremiah, who said the four hundred were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Bad Friends And Their Corrupting Influence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
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    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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    It Is Not Good To Be Alone

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 76,660 views

    A message about friendship.

    It Is Not Good To Be Alone VIDEO SERMONSPICE – ‘My Friends And God” Socrates said; "there is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend." Francis Bacon said, "friendship doubles joys and halves grief’s..." Mark Twain said; "to get the full value out of joy, you must have someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#2 Overcoming The Flesh

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,083 views

    Can you have a Godly relationship in the flesh? Let’s discover how to overcome our flesh and obtain Godly relationships.

    Are healthy relationships developed with selfish, self-centered people? So can we have Godly relationships when we live in our flesh? The answer is obvious, NO. We must change. But how? One psychological test asks what animal would you like to be? Or what animal do you admire the most? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does The Bible Describe God?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 9, 2025
     | 701 views

    If someone asked you to describe your best friend, you would be able to describe them thoroughly. If someone asked you to describe God according to what the scriptures says about Him, COULD YOU DESCRIBE HIM THOROUGHLY?

    It is important that we learn all we can learn about God from the scriptures. Why? • Because we really cannot WORSHIP GOD unless WE KNOW HIM. • Because we really cannot SERVE GOD unless WE KNOW HIM. • Because we cannot BECOME if we do not know what kind of God He is. You see, a lot of folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strategies Of The Enemy: How To Counter & Defeat Satan

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021
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    We know as Christians that we have a friend, his name is Jesus. And we know as Christians that we have an enemy, and his name is Satan.

    Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Strategies Of The Enemy: How To Counter & Defeat Satan

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
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    We know as Christians that we have a friend, his name is Jesus. And we know as Christians that we have an enemy, and his name is Satan.

    Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Lovers Of God

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    Lovers of God Scripture: John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,    just as I have kept my Father's commandments    and remain in his love. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Approach With Care Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
     | 2,481 views

    Number 3 in a series looking at how we do evangelism in our communities. This sermon suggests that different techniques are needed for different kinds of people.

    APPROACH WITH CARE Relationships are messy things. They require loads of time, emotional energy, and extreme courage to face the certainty that you will get hurt. And there always is some kind of hurt. In relationships we face the risk of misunderstanding each other; we risk having our feelings ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Steve Malone avatar

    I Have A Friend Who Thinks That All Religions Are The Same

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    In this message we try to arm ourselves with answers that will both show why all religions are not the same and how Christianity is far above them all.

    I Have A Friend Who… Thinks All Religions Are The Same In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    How Empty?how Full?how Much? Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,144 views

    A Sermon which spurs us to consider the condition of our hearts each time we approach God in prayer and devotion. It causes us to examine the state of our heart.

    How Empty? How Full? How Much? Matthew 26:39 Introduction [Hook] When ordering a drink at a restaurant – would you really care how clean the glass was once it was offered to you? (Have two clear glasses, one with remanents of “crud” and one that is clean. Get a picture of water. Fill both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Andrew: Bringing Others To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,041 views

    To look at how Andrew brought Peter to Jesus and to encourage the congregation to share Jesus with others

    Sermon August 3, 2003 6 p.m. Andrew: Bringing Others to Jesus John 1:35-42 Primary Purpose: To learn from Andrew the importance of bringing others to Jesus Andrew is the disciple that everyone has heard of and nobody remembers. At least 5 times he is listed as a disciple and three of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Three Words - Come And See

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,388 views

    A short talk given at an all-age baptism service. This talk focuses on the phrase 'Come and See'. Just as Philip encouraged his friend Nathanael to come and see, so we can encourage others to come and see Jesus for themselves.

    Can you remember when you first heard about Coca-Cola? It’s a product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton first introduced Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. The pharmacist prepared a caramel-coloured syrup in a three-legged brass kettle in his garden. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican