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  • Charles Jones avatar

    People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
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    There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 3 - Own It! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
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    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

    Own It! I. Introduction When you know the rest of the story it often makes you miss the importance of the beginning of the story. Knowing the end causes you to take for granted the steps it took to get there. Today’s real story is one of those stories. You most likely know the end but you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
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    Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

    We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    What's So Great About Being A Christian (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 12, 2018
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    Last week I asked the question, 'what's so great about being a Christian'. I focused on the fact that a Christian is a child of God. And because I am a child of God, another thing that is so great about being a Christian is that Jesus is now my brother and my friend.

    WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN? (part two) Last week I asked the question, 'what's so great about being a Christian'. I focused on the fact that a Christian is a child of God. I mentioned we become a child of God through faith in Christ. Everyone is a creation of God but in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Bad Friends Will Corrupt You - 1corinthians 15:33

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011
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    Bad Friends Will Corrupt You - 1Corinthians 15:33

    Bad Friends Will Corrupt You - 1Corinthians 15:33 1Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1Co 15:33 Don't be fooled: "Bad friends will ruin good habits. (ERV) 1Co 15:33 Do not be tricked by false words: evil company does damage to good behaviour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Have Thriving, Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2020
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    This was a short talk (10 minutes) given at an inner city mission before dinner. It is directed at people who struggle with their relationships, and this struggle contributes to them being 'stuck' in life

    Thriving, Healthy Relationships Who was your best friend with you were 10 years old? What was his or her name? My best friend was also named Matthew and our friendship lasted maybe 4-5 years. More than most things in our lives, friendships matter a great deal. Story of fellow who got job in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 4 – Making Friends Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 13, 2008
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    5th in the series of Our Spiritual Transformation

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 4 – Making Friends Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 We now have arrived at step number four of our thoughts about Spiritual Transformation or Our Spiritual Metamorphosis. It has been a learning process for all of us. I personally have discovered new territory as I have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "All I Want For Christmas Is…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2017
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    As kids all we wanted was our two front teeth! But as grown ups, we've reached a better understanding of the meaning of Christmas and of life. Now love, good health, happiness, forgiveness, and Jesus would be what we want.

    “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS…” Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot d. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fan The Flame--- Set Your Fields On Fire?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2017
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    Good ideas accomplish little unless we set the to action by faith. Will God have to set your fields on fire to get you into faith action?

    FAN THE FLAME... CHANGE OR FIVE LONG YEARS ? By Kyfingers@aol.com Exodus 32:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: Exodus 32:9 (NLT) Then the Lord said, “I have seen how stubborn and rebellious these people are. Exodus 32:9 (MSG) God said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Phillips avatar

    Get Over Your Story And Into His Glory

    Contributed by David Phillips on Nov 18, 2002
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     | 6,710 views

    There comes a time in our lives that we must get over whatever story we have and seek Him and give Him the glory

    GET OVER YOUR STORY AND INTO HIS GLORY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 iNTRODUCTION: EVERYONE HAS A STORY ABOUT THEIR CHRISTIAN LIFE--WHEN AND HOW THEY WERE SAVED, THEIR PERSECUTION AS A CHRISTIAN, HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HURT THEM, ETC.THEY HAVE A STORY ABOUT HOW THEY HAVE BEEN HURT BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

    THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dion Frasier avatar

    Getting Real With God: A Journey Through The Psalter: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Dion Frasier on May 16, 2008
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    This was an introductory sermon for a 6 month series trhough the book of Psalms.

    Getting Real With God A Journey Through The Psalms An Introduction Last year at this time we began a journey as a church through the Gospel of Mark. It was a fruitful journey. I enjoyed that experience and happy to say that several of you expressed your enjoyment of that journey. Last year we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2012
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     | 22,916 views

    What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?

    Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Real Disciples Catch Fish" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 20, 2017
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     | 7,744 views

    Bill Bright, who is the founder of campus Crusade for Christ said this-in all the surveys we have done, all over the world, our research indicates that approximately 95% of all believers do not know how to effectively share their faith.

    “Real Disciples catch Fish” John 1: 35-42 When it comes down to sharing our faith I think there are two things that are pretty much true for all of us. First, every one of us want to see our friends and family come to know Jesus. I want to see everyone in this community come to Christ. That’s why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Loyd C. Taylor avatar

    Mud Sitting

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024
     | 1,454 views

    I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

    Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist