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The importance of genuine Christian friendship, warns against the harm caused by unfriendly Christians, and encourages us to follow Jesus' example of love and companionship.
Good morning, family. How blessed we are to gather together today, to share in the Word of our Lord and to learn from His teachings. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into an issue that affects us all: friendship. But not just any friendship. We're talking about Christian friendship, the kind ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 17:17
Topics: Unfriendly, Christian
Time and time again friendship has been the force determining the course of history.
After making his historic stand before the Diet Of Worms where he defied the church and refused to recant, Martin Luther started for home. He had stirred up a hornet's nest of opposition, and plots were made against his life. As Luther's carriage entered a narrow pass, ideal for an ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-17
The sermon is designed foir the ’A Life worth living’ post alpha course as the discussion starter.
Introduction This evening we are talking about a new friendship. We will look at friendships in the world and the differences that can be found in Christian Friendships. I wonder how you define a friend? Perhaps you have 250 friends on face book, or you count your friends as those you work with ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30
Denomination: Anglican
In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.
Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Discern Friendships and Maintain a Special Respect for Those Who Are Close to Your Family
We only have one chance to raise our children. I would hate to get to the end of it and have to say, “Boy, that strategy sure didn’t work very well.” It might be ok to try some new ideas out when it comes to decorating the house or golf, but when it comes to children we must not ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 27:9-10
Denomination: Baptist
We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.
9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “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, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more
Scripture: John 15:13-15, Ephesians 4:15
Non Christians asked about friendship and I realised I had preached many a sermon about being friends with Jesus, but I had never preached and I could not find by anyone else, a sermon about how to be friends with our fellow human beings
I heard on Wednesday how the Christian Union up in St Andrews went round other students in the university with a camera and asked “If you met God at the pearly gates, what questions would you ask him?” Interestingly there were very few questions about bone cancer or wasps that live ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:2-9
We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!
About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:49
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.
September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32
Denomination: United Methodist
What characterizes meaningful friendships?
A small group of friends left town for a weekend of deer hunting, and they paired off in twos for the first day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. “How come you’re dragging that all by yourself?” one of his friends asked. “Where’s ...read more
911 - Sacrifice - Jesus
The Ultimate Sacrifice Friendship John 15:9-17 9"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
Spiritual body building to be able to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" included building relationships in Christ with that end in mind.
Take a piece of “notes” paper from the pew in front of you. Write your answer to this question: What would you say are the three most important qualities of a good friend? Go ahead, write what you think are the three most important qualities of a good friend. We will be looking at this toward ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-17
We need to be and have Christian friends who sacrifice, and encourage us in the Lord.
What are two of the most popular comedies in syndication (reruns) on television right now? Seinfeld and Friends. Why do these shows continue to be so popular even after the show has ended? Is it because they are so well written and funny? Well probably. But it is interesting that they share ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?
JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more
Scripture: James 4:4
It is easier to bring your friends to Christ than complete strangers. Paul shows us how.
COMPONENTS OF FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM A. During my conversation with your elders, I have discovered that they have a PASSION for LOST SOULS. 1. Our PURPOSE as Christians is to live our lives in such a way that will bring GLORY to God and SOULS to Christ. COMMENT: Endeavoring to bring people ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
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