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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,162 views

    Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. The follow

    Characteristics of a True Friend Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. Jesus said, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greet The Friends By Name

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2008
     | 3,648 views

    The message encourages the people of God to capture again the attitude of friendship within the assembly.

    3 JOHN 13-15 GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.” John’s third letter is to addressed to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Great Friend

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 223 ratings
     | 23,427 views

    A look at how to be the kind of friend we want others to be!

    How to be a Great Friend Various Scriptures May 5, 2002 Introduction It’s been said that a dog is man’s best friend. And depending on who he hangs out with, that might be true for some men. Groucho Marx once said that outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wounds From A Friend

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 141 ratings
     | 29,311 views

    Are you a trusted friend?

    Friends and enemies. Are you a friend or enemy? How can we tell which from which? Some things are rather obvious. Some are not so obvious. ILL.- Pepper Rogers, coach of UCLA’s football team suffered through a poor season back in the 1970’s. He came under intense criticism and pressure from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Friend Of God?

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,332 views

    Abraham's' faith on trial

    What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Good Friend

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001
    based on 490 ratings
     | 38,003 views

    Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

    Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Friend Worth Having

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,970 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

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Barnabas: The Encouraging Friend Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,719 views

    Part VI of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

    BARNABAS: THE ENCOURAGING FRIEND FULL MANUSCRIPT By Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. Introduction: +A 200-year-old church was being readied for an anniversary celebration when calamity struck: the bell ringer was called out of town. The priest immediately advertised for another. When the replacement ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Friends For Christ's Sake

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,584 views

    A sermon on the value of soul friendship in the church.

    "FRIENDS FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" I SAMUEL 18:1-5 (Focal Text: Verse 1) On March 11, 1991, eight-year-old Anthony Henderson upset the distinguished leader of our nation, President George Bush. President Bush was visiting Anthony’s school and had sat down beside Anthony to read him a book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everybody Needs A Friend

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,220 views

    The wrong kind of friend will lead you into sin. You need the right kind of friend who will be comitted to you, be honest with you and build you up. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. I am especially indebted to Rick Hine, Pastor of Bedford Baptist for the conceptualization of this message. Please feel free to use this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Onesiphorus: A Friend In Chains Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    Friendship often means dealing with unpleasantries.

    Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 4 of 4) Onesiphorus: A Friend in Chains (Sermon ideas from Clarence Edward Noble Macartney {1879-1957}) 2 Tim. 1:16-18 Mar. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Bear & two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 4,966 views

    David Brainard is one of those who seemed to have a very special relationship with God that makes the rest of us seem inferior... HOW?

    Becoming a Friend of God Deuteronomy 6:5 "I withdrew to my usual place of retirement, in great tranquility. I knew only to breathe out my desire for a perfect conformity to Him in all things. God was so precious that the world with all its enjoyments seemed infinitely vile. I had no more desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends In High Places

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    People are looking to the spiritual to find ‘friends in high places’. Elisha had ‘friends in high places’. I would like us to consider those that Elisha had as his ‘friends in high places’ – those known as angels.

    FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRODUCTION Just a week or two ago I was talking to some friends, who would not by any stretch of the imagination be considered people of high influence, and yet during that conversation I was told of a possible job prospect. They said, ‘Just mention that so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Christian Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,506 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

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    Chose The Right Friend

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2019
     | 2,469 views

    A study in the book of James 5: 1 – 20

    James 5: 1 – 20 Chose the right friend 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel