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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 27, 2021
     | 3,199 views

    This passage mentions multiple times that we are Jesus' friends. What does that mean exactly?

    - “Refrigerator rights.” The idea that you become good enough friends that when you’re at their house you don’t have to ask to get something out of the refrigerator. THE PROOFS OF THE FRIENDSHIP: 1. His proof of friendship is His sacrifice. - John 15:13. 2. Our proof of friendship is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends - Pt. 1 - Cheesecake And Character Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 3, 2015
     | 8,464 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. 1 - Cheesecake & Character I. Introduction It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. In fact, Jesus elevates and highly values friendship. He makes this statement regarding friendship in John 15:12-15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016
     | 6,653 views

    One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

    When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023
     | 2,045 views

    One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Jehoshaphat - Good King With A Bad Friend

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,177 views

    Watch your friends - they may lead you astray!

    Introduction A. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s Greatest Kings 1. During his reign a great wave of reform swept the land. 2. He not only sought God himself, but sent the priests among the people to teach them the way of the Lord (II Chr.17). B. Jehoshaphat made three unwise decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    You Always Have A Friend & Guide Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,328 views

    When you give your life to Christ, you never need to face the challenges of life alone.

    If we were to go around the room this morning, I wonder how many could tell what your life insurance policy would pay if you suddenly died in a car wreck? How about your auto insurance policy? What is the maximum dollar amount it will pay if you are in an accident and someone sues you? How about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Pray For Your Christian Friends

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    How To Pray For Your Christian Friends John 15:7 - Tips for people who are serious about prayer

    How To Pray For Your Christian Friends (John 15:7) Their relationship with God 1. They would know Christ better (Phil. 1:17) 2. They would be able to worship God I Cor. 10:31 3. Their perception of God would not be colored by their circumstances Their work 1. That spiritual blindness would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'family & Friends'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2025
     | 761 views

    'Family and friends' - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 1-27. SERMON OUTLINE: Be welcoming (vs 1-2) Be honouring (vs 3-16&21-24) Be discerning (vs 17-20) SERMON BODY: Quote: You all know the saying, "You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your family." • Friends are a choice: • You ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Friends Of God" (With A Revised Ending)

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,405 views

    Here is a Friend indeed!

    John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of us would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    You Have Another Divine Friend

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    On the night before his death, Jesus reminds his distraught followers that though he is leaving, they have another divine friend to nurture them. The Holy Spirit is sent by Jesus and the Father, and he is the Christian’s constant, guiding companion.

    Pentecost Sunday John 16:5-11 Dear fellow saints, who have been made perfect by the death of Christ: God only told us about the Creation once. There is only one Creation account in the entire Bible. For believers so great as Noah, Abraham, Elisha, and Daniel, God only told us about them once. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What? A Friend We Have In Jesus!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    Excellent for friend day

    What? A Friend We Have in Jesus? Luke 10:30-37 Best known parable of the Bible…the Good Samaritan. v. 30a a very rugged, rocky pass, and perfect for thieves as there were so many places to hide behind rocks and corners! Robbery was so common on this road between Jerusalem and Jericho that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Christmas: Lord, Savior, Judge And Friend

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    The real Jesus is the real reason for Christmas.

    Lord, Savior, Judge and Friend The real Jesus is the real reason for Christmas. The pastor of a church in California put a sign in front of his church during the advent season that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas.” He received a complaint from a woman in the community ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    My Friend Who Saw An Angel

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    Funeral Sermon: On the death of an 85 year-old believer - a lady who passed on after suffering for several weeks.

    Let me begin by expressing my sincere condolences to each member of ____ (deceased’s name) family. ____ (deceased’s family), my prayers are also with you so that God may sustain you during these days. I want to tell you today about two friends. The first is someone whom you know and whom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Donald Sibley avatar

    Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

    MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

    Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist