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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024
     | 535 views

    How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

    “Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    Why Church #5 Found In Freedom Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 210 views

    We are free when our lives are uncommitted, but not to be what we were intended to be. Real freedom is not freedom "from," but freedom "for."

    ~ Intro: … I have on my table a violin string... it is free. I twist one end of it and it responds. It is free. But it is not free to do what a violin string is supposed to do--produce music. So I take it, fix it in my violin and tighten it until it is taut. Only then is it free to be a violin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What To Do With Loneliness - Paul Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,742 views

    Loneliness is how satan wants us to live our lives, but God’s remedy for loneliness is friends!

    TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:1-16; various others in proverbs TITLE: What to do with Loneliness - PAUL SERIES: When Life Gets Messy… TOPIC: Loneliness & Friendship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 22, 2009 PROP.: Loneliness is how Satan wants us to live our lives; but God’s remedy for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

    I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friends

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 11, 2011
     | 6,348 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

  • C Jordan avatar

    Keys To Healthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    Relationships are one of the most important aspects of the kingdom of God. We need to learn keys from God’s Word to have healthy relationships with one another.

    SUPERNATURAL #14: KEYS TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS INTRO: Last week, we took a look at Paul’s first missionary journey from Antioch. • This was the first time I preached ‘from the maps’ – it was fun! • We looked at the journey Paul took with Barnabas and John Mark. But when they came to Perga in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Galatians 4:12-20, Tell Me The Truth! Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    Galatians 4:12-20, Tell me the truth!

    Galatians 4:12-20 Tell Me The Truth! Intro – * Friends are like good health; you don’t realize what a gift they are until you lose them. * Friends are only friends if they are willing to tell you the truth. Otherwise, they are just mere acquaintances. * Sadly though, some people don’t want the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends - Pt. 4 - Pianos And Pushing Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2015
     | 4,129 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 4 - Pianos and Pushing I. Introduction Welcome to "Friend Day". Over the last few weeks we have been discussing the value and importance of friendship. We know that Jesus valued His friends. Like us, Jesus had relationships that progressed to the level of friends. In John 15, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Friend Worth Having

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,822 views

    God is a friend worth having for several reasons

    A FRIEND WORTH HAVING John 15:16 Suppose you could choose between two people to have dinner with one was warm, caring, genuinely interested in you, listens well, and is fun to be with, you want your friendship to last forever The other is aloof, distant, self-absorbed, and demanding. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loyalty: Loyalty Rewards Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 72,870 views

    Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

    Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty is to be faithful, to stick to a commitment. • But unfortunately loyalty is losing its appeal today. People do not see it as necessarily a good thing. • Marriages are breaking up because spouses do not want to keep to their commitment to stick together “for better ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Henderson avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,996 views

    Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

    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 “You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Youths Making Friends And Coping With Peer Pressure

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,215 views

    A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need lift. Are you such a one or trying to be one.

    YOUTHS MAKING FRIENDS AND COPING WITH PEER PRESSURE It is no doubt that everybody needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more influence over how you dress, act, and think than your parents do. It has generally been said “show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendship Excelling In Love: A Case Study Of Jonathan And David

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,317 views

    David & Jonathan illustrate key traits of friendship. But this is more than a how-to lesson on friendship. Their friendship reflects the Friend who sticks closer than a brother. (A) The characteristics of friendship (B) The failures of earthly friendship

    Text: 1 Samuel 20:12-17 Theme: Friendship Excelling in Love: A Case Study of Jonathan and David A. The characteristics of friendship B. The failures of earthly friendship Season: Easter 5c Date: May 2, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,313 views

    Unfortunately one of the things people will sometimes share with you and me is this: I don't have very many friends. Perhaps you have said that before. Or we may say you know I'm hurt. I thought they were my friend and I can't believe they did that to

    “Making Friends” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Friends song You have most likely heard those words before …, It's Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 437 ratings
     | 42,600 views

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational