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  • Rev. Craig James avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,588 views

    It's hard to understand a little that Jesus is both Lord and friend. In this sermon I look at the relationship we have with Jesus and that He cannot be friend without Lord or Lord without friend … they come hand in hand!

    John 15: 9-17 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Paul Theiss avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Theiss on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,849 views

    Funeral Sermon

    “What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.” What a friend indeed. A friend that reached out to Rosa when she was just a little girl, and called her by name in her Baptism. A friend that got to know her as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Seven Identifying Marks Of The Friends Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,767 views

    Marks of servants of Jesus

    Seven identifying marks of the friends of Jesus John 15:9-17 Did you know that there are certain words we say and things we do that seem to have their roots in scripture but they actually don’t. For instance, there are certain sayings like: Moderation in all things. Spare the rod and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 6,986 views

    The man who was friendly with God.

    Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (What A Friend We Have In Jesus)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,169 views

    IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO SAY THEY ARE YOUR FRIENDS WILL FAKE YOU OUT WHEN YOU NEED THEM THE MOST

    Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018
     | 3,111 views

    Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

    WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Friend Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,045 views

    Sinners can get get close to a holy God only if they we appeal to His grace. Pray that God in His grace would show us His path, grant us His presence, and reveal to us His person, which He has already done in His Son. Get close to Jesus and you will get

    On one occasion, Dr. Mortimer Adler suddenly left a discussion group at a tea quite disgusted, slamming the door after him. Someone in the group, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” To which the hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Following Jesus: Mark 14 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,084 views

    Part 14 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 14.

    Following Jesus (14) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 14:32-42 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/2/2017 With just two weeks left until Easter, we are nearing the end of our sixteen-week journey of following Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. Last Sunday, in Mark 12, Jesus replied to a scribe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    He’s That Kind Of Friend

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,651 views

    No Better Friend Than Jesus

    1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE THOSE THAT WE VALUE AS FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDSHIP SHOULD BE TREASURED AND CHERISHED BECAUSE OFTEN TIMES FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE FICKLE, FALSE, AND SHALLOW. GENUINE FRIENDSHIP IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A PERSON HAS OR DON’T HAVE. IT IS NOT BASED ON WHAT A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He Is A Friend Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 26,313 views

    Jesus established His church to be a place where we could develop friendships... and where we could become His friends.

    OPEN: Some years ago Collier’s Magazine published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. She was quite unattractive and had many annoying habits, which resulted in her being shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. The director of the orphanage looked for a good excuse to ship her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Lockett avatar

    God's Friends

    Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007
     | 3,319 views

    We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

    “God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 1, 2016
     | 15,954 views

    A Friend's Day sermon

    A Friend of God Friend Sunday Sermon Chuck Sligh September 13, 2015 (Loosely adapted from “How to Be a Friend of God” by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com.) (A PowerPoint presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: James 2:23 – “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Friends, Funerals And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 20,287 views

    Jesus joins with us in our sorrows and understands our grief. His friendship with us assures us that death’s sting is dead.

    Friends, Funerals and Faith John 11:1-45 Clayton Lockhart has told me time and again that Terrill Mosley was a true friend to him. I have a picture on my desk of my dad shaking hands with Clayton at our Christmas party in 1999, and Terrill is sitting right beside him with a big grin on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Agents Of Grace (Jonathan) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,991 views

    Jonathan models true friendship and also serves as a picture of how Jesus is a friend to us.

    A few sermons ago we started with a little game called “Declare the Pair.” When I said, “bacon” you were to declare its pair or partner. So in the case of bacon you said…“eggs.” Bacon and eggs are a recognized pair on any breakfast table. We also listed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    He Calls Us Friend, When!

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,851 views

    In the Word of God, Jesus lays out some truths to live by so we may enjoy being call friend of Christ

    He Calls Us Friend, When! Truths to Enjoying the Lord’s Friendship In John 15:10-17, Jesus presents the truths to enjoying being a friend of Christ. Our Lord spoke forth the elements of being a child of God which, involves living in a reverent fear of God, living as Jesus is their Friend and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational