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  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Everybody Is Not Your Friend

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,789 views

    This sermon is to remind us that every person that we encounter in life is not always our firend. And by the way...smiling faces do tell lies.

    Introduction: We as Christians have to be ever so careful who we associate ourselves with. We have to be careful who we allow to be in our space. We even have to be careful who we allow in our homes. My father would always say, Watch your friends and your enemies can’t hurt you. Sometimes your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best Friends With God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    Great up-lifting teaching for everyone.

    3 Ways to Become Best Friends with God Romans 5:6-11 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Semper–fi Friend

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021
     | 1,748 views

    Jesus tells us that we are His friends if we do what He commands us (John 15:14). If we keep His commandments, then we abide in His love (John 15:9). Jesus wants us to be semper fi friends! This sermon is about how a dog taught me something about the Gospel.

    A SEMPER–FI FRIEND (August 1, 2012) Text : John 15:14 John 15:14  You are my friends if you do what I command you. (NRSV). Although you might think the title refers to a marine, in this case, it is being used to refer to friendship. If you ever see a USMC bumper ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Friended Me

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,990 views

    How God has friended everyone many years ago

    GOD FRIENDED ME JOHN 15:13 Once again Hollywood has tried to bring down God to our level with a new show coming on you TV soon, called GOD FRIENDED ME. This is the write up for this show God Friended Me is a humorous, uplifting drama about an outspoken atheist whose life is turned upside down when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A True Friend? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 732 views

    Explore the value, characteristics, and benefits of true friendship as guided by Proverbs 17:26.

    Good morning, church family. We are going to unpack a powerful passage from Proverbs today, Proverbs 17:26 that says, "Also, to punish the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness." This verse, though seemingly simple, will guide us as we delve into our topic today, ...read more

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    Friends, Foes And Family Series

    Contributed by David Moore on May 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,579 views

    This sermon addresses the sources of opposition to the work of God.

    Friends, Foes & Family Text: Mark 3:20-35 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians the apostle Paul once commented, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Isn’t that the truth? Last Sunday we saw how Jesus ministry was increasing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Forever Friends

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,021 views

    The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

    1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are Your Friends?

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 15,455 views

    Everyone needs friends. The reason the Toy Story franchise is so popular is because everyone can relate to the idea of having friends who stick with you no matter what. But for followers of Jesus this definition doesn't go far enough.

    Randy Newman wrote a song called, "You Got a Friend in Me". Most folks recognize this song as the theme to the popular Toy Story franchise. According to Randy a real friend is someone who loves you and sticks with you even through your worst troubles. This is a great definition of what a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Calls Us Friend, When!

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,799 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

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    Whoville, I Am God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2019
     | 5,998 views

    Jesus told his followers that they were his friends, but what does that mean for us today?

    Whoville I am God’s Friend Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about Whoville in relation to Dr. Suess' classic Horton Hears a Who, but the reality is, that when most people hear the term “Whoville” that isn’t the book they think of. Instead, they think of Little Cindy Lou Who and her family ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Friends Fail Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    A sermon series on Job

    “God is good…All the time!” When Friends Fail Job 2:11-13 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham, The Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    Abraham, the friend of God, was also a frail individual filled with doubts, who occasionally made unwise decisions. He sometimes acted without consulting God for guidance. He was often afraid. But God did not give up on him.

    “Abraham—the friend of God” (introductory message) Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Introduction: Abraham is revered by all Jews, Christians, and Moslems; he serves as a common link. He is the patriarch of the Jewish nation, a spiritual father ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Be A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 21,031 views

    From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

    How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Friend Worth Having

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,875 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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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,141 views

    Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

    PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ