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    Faith Of A Few Friends PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,757 views

    The importance of friendship, mutual support, and compassionate care in our faith journey.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! The passage we're going to dive into today is one familiar to many, but its lessons are so profound that they warrant revisiting time and again. We're going to explore Luke 5:17-39, a story that shines a light on the power of faithful friends, the strength of ...read more

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    Jesus The Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025
     | 112 views

    Jesus demonstrates divine compassion by reaching out to the marginalized, the guilty, and the lost, showing that His love is inclusive and transformative.

    JESUS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:34 Key Verse: “The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.” – Luke 7:34 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; John 3:17; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Four Faithful Friends SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 5,680 views

    Who are the four friends of every believer?

    Today, we will explore a powerful story from the book of Mark, chapter 2, verses 1-12. In this passage, Jesus is in Capernaum, and word spreads quickly that He is at home. As a result, a large crowd gathers around Him, eager to hear His teachings. Amidst the crowd, four friends bring a paralyzed ...read more

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    The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

    Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whoville, I Am God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2019
     | 6,087 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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    Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,944 views

    You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

    MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,194 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. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A True Friend Lay Down His Life For His Friends-Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,753 views

    “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12

    A True Friend lay down his life for his friends-part-2 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pick Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,968 views

    Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three layers/levels. Outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies. Our friends can also be put into three main categories.

    Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “How to Pick Your Friends” 2 of 3 1/19/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Inside the courtyard of the Temple/Tabernacle there were three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Living Or Making A Life? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    A call to pursue God instead of money and possessions.

    Introduction: - Jesus talked a lot about money. In fact, 16 of the 38 parables He gave are about money or possessions. Out of all the important issues needing addressed, almost half of His parables speak to the issue of money and possessions. Move #1: Most people would say, "I really didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Makes All Things New Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,797 views

    In this message from Matthew 9:9-17, Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him. Matthew throws a party for his sinner friends and invites Jesus and his disciples to it

    The Person of Jesus series Jesus Makes all things New Matthew 9:9-17 CHCC: April 4, 2010 - EASTER INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter. How many of you got up early and came to the Sunrise Service? At least this year Easter didn’t fall on the same day we move to Daylight Savings time! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Core Value 2 - Mission Minded Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019
     | 5,606 views

    This sermon uses Matthew 28:18-20 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Mission Minded where we seek “To lead not-yet-believing family, friends and neighbours into a mature relationship with Christ and integrate them completely into the life of our church.”

    Message Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Minded In a town near a river which is full of fish there is a fishermen’s club. Week after week the fishermen in this club meet to talk. They would talk about their responsibility to fish. Their slogan was “We live to Fish”. They would talk about the many types ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007
     | 2,850 views

    Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Decision Making Made Easy"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 7,029 views

    What should we do when we have to make an important decision? The Bible says, "Seek and you will find, ask and it will be given to you, knock and the door will be opened to you."

    Object: A coin and a fortune cookie. Scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7: 7 People do different things when they have a difficult decision to make. • Urim and thummim. Like dice. • Draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'make A Place For Jesus"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,217 views

    The sermon is about mking a place for Jesus.

    Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) Make a place for the King of Kings (Christ The King Sunday) 1. Psalm 132 is a Prayer asking God to watch over the Line of King David • A prayer for God's favor on the son of David who reigns on David's throne • A Prayer for Gods Dwelling Place 3"I will not enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist