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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,088 views

    True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

    Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Friend.

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2018
     | 9,426 views

    Jesus offered His life so that we may become become our friends. And Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another as Jesus loved them, if they want to become Jesus' friends.

    “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. I live in Stanton, about 4 miles away from here. About 5 years ago during the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Befriend One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

    September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Qualities Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 47,542 views

    In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

    Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Friends Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 23, 2023
     | 1,864 views

    Paul gives his travel plans and highlights two of his most important ministry friends.

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:19-30 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-23-2023 Friendship At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my newfound faith would grow. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Be A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 24, 2021
     | 1,956 views

    The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

    Be a True Friend! Squid Game Part 3 James 1:22-27 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part three of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Best Friends Forever

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,309 views

    The friendship of David and Joshua is one of the closest in the Bible. From it, we learn that true friends love as they love themselves, sacrifice for the good of the other, and protect one another. If you want a friend, be a friend!

    1 Samuel 17:57-18:4 Best Friends Forever Have you ever had a BFF? A “best friend forever?” Or better yet, a BFFL? A “best friend for life?” Or in short form, a “bestie?” Someone who knows you better than you know yourself? I saw a quote this week: “We are going to be best friends forever... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms Of Life- Relationships Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019
     | 3,411 views

    Dealing with severe relationship problems God's way

    The Storms of Life Relationship Storms CCCAG July 14th, 2019 Scripture- Genesis 2:18 Intro: One of the benefits of being a bivocational pastor is that I get to meet real people in real situations instead of sitting in a church office all day. Over the years as a paramedic I've had dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friend Request Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,500 views

    This message is a reminder that Jesus calls us friend and we are called to be friends with others.

    We are in the middle of a series on facebook. Facebook was created to help you connect and share with the people in your life. And we are noticing what this can teach us about our faith. On facebook you have quote, unquote “friends.” These are the people you are connected to through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 4 – Making Friends Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,904 views

    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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    Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    Forgiven people must be forgiving people.

    Title: Forgiven Truth: Forgiven people must be forgiving people. Aim: I want to encourage the practice of biblical forgiveness. Resource: Forgiveness, Gary Inrig INTRODUCTION When Kay Lee married Tom Goetz, she was sure she had found her Prince Charming. Their courtship and wedding all seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Catch Fire With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014
     | 4,349 views

    We can do our part to set our parish on fire with devotion to the joy of the Gospel

    Thursday of 29th Week in Course Joy of the Gospel St. Paul had during his Christian life on earth at least one experience that he characterized as being lifted up to the heavens. He needed that consolation because of the hard work of evangelization he was called to perform. He saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    How Jesus Helps Us Get Off The Mat Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 23, 2014
     | 7,340 views

    Good News, Dancing in Joy, Friendship, Compassion

    Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) May 25, 2014 Introduction: As you know, and if you don’t here’s a reminder, one of my favorite books is Mike Yaconelli’s “Messy Spirituality.” He ends chapter two which is called, “The place where our messiness meets Jesus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,168 views

    The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

    In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Everyone Has Needs

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,078 views

    The story of Peter, Peter's mother-in-law and the crown in this passage from Mark describe three different perspectives, but different needs as well. We all have needs and our greatest need is a savior.

    Introduction The author Stephen W. Sorenson wrote in Discipleship Journal: For two years, because of severe tendinitis in both wrists, I could not pick up my young daughter, carry a log, or even open a twist-off pop bottle. To make matters worse, my wife and I, with help from family and friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran