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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Am A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,041 views

    If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

    I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Is My Friend

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    How can we experience His Love if we don’t experience His Life? A love affair which you depend on Him, for your whole Life, all you do and all you need.

    He is My Friend HHM 02- 9-03 Pastor Jim Parisi Today I would like to explore true friendship. So many things are based on Friendship in our lives. True friendship, where you can trust another with your life. Not the Trust like the kind that two people share in a moment of time. Say in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham, The Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,495 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Importance Of Godly Friends

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.

    Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 20,119 views

    If you would take the car keys away from a drunk then you should witness to a friend. Going - Weeping - Sowing - Reaping. Deathbed quotes illustrate how real hell is. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Pres.

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost Ps. 126:5, 6; II Cor. 4:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendsDieLost.html Would you pull out your garden hose to help save your neighbor from a fire? If you were a doctor, would you be able to tell someone if they had a terminal disease? How about if you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,406 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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    Chose The Right Friend

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2019
     | 2,508 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

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    Onesiphorus: A Friend In Chains Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,630 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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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,304 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

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    Faith Without A Friend

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    Be challenged to believe God when you can’t find anyone else to believe Him with you. It’s great to have a friend to have faith with you, but is it always necessary? Find out in this message.

    I want us to dive deep into the pool of faith, hopefully being instructed and encouraged to believe God - regardless of circumstances or other evidence that says not to. Faith is not only critical in the Christian life, it is a crucial element in the human life. Faith and hope are essential for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "To Be A Friend Of God”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018
     | 9,781 views

    The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Campbell avatar

    The Friends And Family Of God

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 21, 2023
     | 4,317 views

    Crucifixion Friday was the darkest day in history. Resurrection Sunday was the brightest. Between the two, the friends and family of Jesus waited.

    THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF JESUS Introduction A. “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” B. That is not true of one family—God’s family (Matt 12:46-50). C. But we can choose God’s family only because of his previous choice (Matt 12:17-19; 2 Thess 2:13-14; Gal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    How To Be A Spiritual Friend Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    In this message Jonathan shows us how to not just be a friend but to be a spiritual friend. (The Faith Factor - part 7)

    How To Be A ‘Spiritual’ Friend The Faith Factor – part 7 IF – you have your bibles… TURN – to Genesis chapter 1; In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    6 Ways To Be A Better Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,392 views

    Insights about friendship from the book of Proverbs.

    Today’s message is the last installment in our series from the book of Proverbs. We’ve been looking all this month at the God-given wisdom that helps us lead happier and more successful lives. So far we’ve looked at: How we talk – which plays a big role on our fulfillment in life – if we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus A Friend Of Outcasts

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    “A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, ‘if you are willing, you can make me clean’. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. Be clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him and he w

    Theme: Jesus a friend of outcasts Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy was and is a horrible and dreaded disease although today it can be cured. Many of us live near the Weija Leprosarium and are not even prepared to go anywhere near the place although many of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed