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    What Is A Friend PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 162 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing and nurturing friendships that align with Christian values and draw us closer to God.

    Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. A love that binds us together, a love that transcends the boundaries of our human limitations, and a love that calls us to a higher standard of living. Today, we ...read more

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    Being A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 22,151 views

    There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

    BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need A Real Friend

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 209 ratings
     | 43,277 views

    There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

    Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need A Real Friend!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    God desires that we be friends to all who are hurting just as He is. Nobody ever had a Friend like Jesus!

    Do Your Have a Real Friend? 15 ¶ Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted. 16 Ish-bi-ben-ob was a descendant of the giants; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds, and he was armed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,794 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,951 views

    All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

    “Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A True Friend Loves At All Times Part-1 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,061 views

    A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (Proverbs 17:17NLT)

    A True Friend loves at all Times Part-1 Open your Bibles to Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (NIV) A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (NLT) Did you know that the deepest need of the human heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A True Friend Lay Down His Life For His Friends-Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,161 views

    “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12

    A True Friend lay down his life for his friends-part-2 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Value Of Friendship

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 526 ratings
     | 166,921 views

    Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

    The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Friend Stays Closer Than A Brother Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,906 views

    “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24NKJV)

    A True friend stays closer than a Brother “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24NKJV) The Scriptures speak much to us about friendship. The subject of friendship is given a high priority in the Bible. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Real With Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007
     | 2,340 views

    Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (What A Friend We Have In Jesus)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,800 views

    IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO SAY THEY ARE YOUR FRIENDS WILL FAKE YOU OUT WHEN YOU NEED THEM THE MOST

    Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THIS WORLD YOU CAN FIND ALL KINDS OF FRIENDSHIPS THERE IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP-- WHERE FOLKS WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Jesus used the principle of understanding our weaknesses but trusting our possibilities in order to transform people-pleasers into persons of integrity, ambition into selfless commitment, and immaturity into responsibility.

    History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Friendship means nothing to people who are bent on preserving privileges or feeding ambitions. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Friendship

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    There are some friends who would give of themselves to make you succeed. Jesus is such a friend.

    Real Friendship August 21, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are some friends who would give of themselves to make you succeed. Jesus is such a friend. Focus Passage: I Samuel 20:1-42 Supplemental Passage: "Greater love has no one than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
     | 2,884 views

    God’s longsuffering and love pictured in Christ’s response to being betrayed by Judas

    Friend? Mat. 26:46-50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. (Mat 26:50) Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. (Psa 41:9) Christ’s love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational