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Friends Sharpen Friends

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

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God has given us friendships as gifts.

"Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:27

Denomination: Baptist
A Postcard To A Friend For A Friend Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 9, 2013

| 6,927 views

Sermon 1 in a series on the short letters of the New Testament. This one is on the letter by Paul to Philemon concerning Onesimus.

A Postcard to a Friend for a Friend Series: New Testament Postcards January 6, 2013 A very brief PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Philemon INTRODUCTION Illus. – Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist
Friends Saving Friends

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

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The greatest miracle of all is the transformation of a lost sinner into a child of God This is a look at how we can do this

Last week I pointed out the fact that after Jesus had raised from the dead • The first thing that He did when He saw His disciples • Was to command them to go and make more disciples. • Part of our faith • Part of being a Christian is that we obey Christ’s commands. • And the most important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church
Friends Saving Friends

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

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How to reach out to those close to us.

Last week I pointed out the fact that after Jesus had raised from the dead • The first thing that He did when He saw His disciples • Was to command them to go and make more disciples. • Part of our faith • Part of being a Christian is that we obey Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-16

Denomination: Christian Church
Friends Reaching Friends

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

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From Luke 10 let's talk about presence, peace and hospitality (Material adapted from M. Scott Boren's book, Missional Small Groups, Chapter 8, pg. 131- 162)

HoHum: Recruits in the army are told, “Always dig your foxholes big enough for two.” More effort to do so, but it could save a life. Making room for more people in our lives is good and missional. WBTU: Missional- Missionaries to other countries have two different approaches. 1) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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Friends

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 13, 2008

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Friends The year: 1994. The date: September 22nd. The debut of a new American sitcom: Friends. The plot: Six twenty-somethings, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find companionship, comfort and support they get from one another to be the ideal solution to the pressures of ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: *other
Gary Ingrid, Who Has Written Extensively On ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 25, 2001

based on 106 ratings
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Gary Ingrid, who has written extensively on friendship, tells the tale of some parents on the East coast who got a telephone call from their son during the Korean War. They were thrilled, because they hadn’t heard from him for many months. He said he was in San Francisco on his way home. "Mom, ...read more

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The Making Of Friends Who Are Real Friends Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

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The making of friends who are real friends is the best token we have of ...read more

Tags: Compassion
Friends Share. Be A Friend To Others. No Man Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

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Friends share. Be a friend to others. No man is useless ...read more

Tags: Compassion
Note, Praying Friends Are Valuable Friends; It ...

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 9, 2008

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"Note, Praying friends are valuable friends; it is good to have an intimacy with and an interest in those that have fellowship with God and an interest at the throne of grace; and it well becomes the greatest and best of men to desire the assistance of the prayers of others for them. St. Paul often ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: *other

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Jesus: Friend To Sinners, No Friend To Sin

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 26, 2019

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Sin is ravaging the church today, but the old ways of talking about sin clearly do not help us. We have to find new ways to talk about it.

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Is Multi-Site Video Preaching Friend Or Foe To Missional Churches?

By David Fitch on Jan 28, 2020

| 9,802 views

Veteran Pastor David Fitch believes in preaching. He also believes in the power of personal presence.

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4 Steps To A Friendlier Church (The G.i.f.t. Plan)

By SermonCentral on Dec 16, 2021

based on 3 ratings
| 25,538 views

Genuine friendships are becoming more rare – and thus, of greater perceived value – than any other aspect of modern church life.

Tags: relationships, Friendliness, Friendship New Friends, Equipping Disciples
Seven Preaching Topics You Should Repeat Often

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 2, 2018

based on 12 ratings
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Don't be afraid of repeating yourself. Repetition is the mother of learning -- and sometimes a pastor's best friend.

Tags: Faith, Power, Preaching, work, repeat (view more) (view less)
Let's Rise To Love Those Left In Fear

By Andrew Bushnell on Apr 21, 2023

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We have neighbors and coworkers — even friends and family — who are not just disappointed or sorrowful over the presidential-election results, but also genuinely afraid.

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Invite A Friend: Countdown

Countdown Video

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This countdown from our Invite A Friend Volume One is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience.

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: happy, fun, fun, people

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Asking For A Friend: An Easter Invite

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Inviting someone to your church's Easter service doesn't have to be a sweat-inducing, fear-filled experience. This lighthearted invite video will encourage your congregation to take the leap and ask someone to join them at church on Easter.

Tags: church, invite, invitation, easter, church, family, friends, funny (view more) (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary
Welcome

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Visiting a church can be intimidating and even overwhelming. Welcome people to church by letting them know they are among friends and are accepted, cared about and loved.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 122:1, Ephesians 5:19

Tags: visitors, greeting, friends, introduction, welcome (view more) (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary
Awkward Invites: Space Survival

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As an astronaut boldly goes on a space walk, his co-worker boldly invites him to church. But what happens when it's not the answer he was looking for? This awkward invite is a hilarious way to encourage your congregation to invite friends and neighbors to a church service.

Tags: church, invitation, invite, church, friends, awkward (view more) (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary
Awkward Invites: Golf Buddies

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A golf “announcer” finally gets an invite to church that he’s been waiting for, but it might cost the golfer the winning shot and lunch. Remember, inviting friends to church doesn’t have to be awkward.

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Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

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