Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"Friendship arises out of mere Companionship when two or more of the companions discover that they have in common some insight or interest or even taste which the others do not share and which, till
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
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Companionship can literally add years to your life. Stephen W. Smith references the following from The Wall Street Journal in his Life and Legacy Conversations. In a study of men and women over age 65, those who had more friends had a lower risk of health problems and recovered faster when they did
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2002
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In "Light of the Shadow of Jihad," Ravi Zacharias states, "What is the difference between companionship and communion? In companionship with God we come to Him recognizing our limit of strength. In communion with God we stay with Him, recognizing our depth of spirit. In companionship with God we
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2007
"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonderhe needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
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"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2001
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We must be wary of defining friendship with God in terms of our relationships with one another. Friendship is a divine idea, and it must, therefore,
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The definition for intimacy is the condition of being friends. Basically friendship is related to closeness, companionship, comradeship, fellowship and family. It's about close relationship, being open to one another, taking the guard off your heart and
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
“Humility is the freedom from the need to prove you are superior all the time, but egotism is a ravenous hunger in a small space – self-concerned, competitive, and distinction hungry. Humility (in contrast) is infused with lovely emotions like
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2012
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WORKING HARD TO EARN SALVATION
United Methodist Bishop Reuben Job writes,
"If we are just good enough, do enough, deny ourselves enough, we will be forgiven, redeemed, and reconciled to God. Following this path brings no peace, assurance, or sense of companionship with God. Rather than asking
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Methodist
Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002
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A TEST FOR DELINQUENCY
Harvard University sociologists developed a test with a 90% accuracy reading to determine whether or not a five and six-year-old would be delinquent. They discovered four factors necessary to prevent delinquency: ’the father’s firm, fair, and consistent discipline; the
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Baptist
Contributed by David Moore on Mar 20, 2008
To point out how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read, “I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00.” Swindoll said, “Sounds like a hoax, doesn’t it? But the person was serious. Did anybody call? You bet. It wasn’t long before
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Baptist
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 24, 2009
AD FOR LISTENING
To point out how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read, "I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00." Swindoll said, "Sounds like a hoax, doesn’t it? But the person was serious. Did anybody call? You bet. It
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Salvation Army
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THE RAMBLINGS OF AN OLD WOMAN
I often worked for a lady doing yard work in her over-sized yard. She not only paid me, but also fed me, washed my clothes, and befriended me. One day, we were eating a meal together she had cooked. The TV was on, and I was focused on the program. She talked to me,
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 17, 2012
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MORE FROM TECHNOLOGY, LESS FROM ONE ANOTHER
Sherry Turkle, a professor at M.I.T. and author of Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, has spent the last 15 years studying how our "plugged-in lives" have changed who we are. She claims that all of our
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 13, 2009
Judge 16: 1-31
I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman...well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2008
“From the dining room we walked into the living room. This room was intimate and comfortable. I liked it. It had a fireplace, overstuffed chairs, a sofa, and a quiet atmosphere.
He said, ‘This is indeed a delightful room. Let us come here often. It is secluded and quiet, and we can fellowship
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 18, 2007
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Wives Want Soul Mates, romantic partners who are compatible together and bring out the best in each other. The relationship has satisfying intimacy and includes friendship, companionship, and often a spiritual component as well as love. This means they want a husband who will talk about his
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Consider Adam and Eve’s situation in the garden before the fall. So far everything’s perfect. The earth and the inhabitants of that earth have the perfect environment, the perfect provision, the perfect jobs to do, the perfect companionship everything is flawless. So what is going to come along
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 5, 2001
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Friday at quitting time, Jim said,
‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’
Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime.
That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home.
Why not?
Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night.
I see...Why? What did you do to deserve that?
I still don’t know, it
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Baptist