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  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    A Friend

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    Jesus taking our place on the cross for our sins.

    A Friend Suppose you are in prison, you have committed murder or rape or something worthy of death. The judge gave you the death penalty. While you are waiting the execution, they come and let you out and put your friend in your place. He says to you, “I have come to take your place.” We’d say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friends

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,887 views

    A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Easter

    6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Friends"   9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Gullick avatar

    Friends

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 28, 2015
     | 13,643 views

    A sermon that looks at friendship and what it is to have jesus as a friend

    Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Today I feel to talk about friends – having friends – being a friend needing a friend and the Biblical concept of friends. Jesus had a group of friends around him they were very close and This was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Friends

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    This sermon was done on Friend Day, with the hope and encouragement that we can all be friedly to one another as Christ is the exampel for us to follow.

    Friends John 15:12-17 Introduction: We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Be A Friend

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

    1Sa 18:1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 1Sa 18:2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house. 1Sa 18:3 Then Jonathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Of The Misunderstood Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,231 views

    Misunderstand is accidentally or deliberate. Jesus dealt with the accidental by bringing witnesses, going to the root of the issue, and affirming the questioner; with the deliberate by refusing to make others happy, being true to Himself, letting actions

    It’s easy to be misunderstood. Misunderstanding happens all the time. It is very, very easy to be misunderstood. One way to be misunderstood is to be vague and hazy. Just mumble under your breath and utter ambiguities, and I guarantee that you will be misunderstood. Some of you are devotees of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Ingham avatar

    A Friend

    Contributed by John Ingham on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,410 views

    A sermon used for "Friends Day." Showing the value of Christian friendship

    A Friend Proverbs 18:24 I want to tell you that we are fortunate to have a mayor of the Christian caliber that we have in Mayor Doc Eldridge. He has a heart for people and also the things of God. How many of you read the full page article about our mayor? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 129 ratings
     | 41,727 views

    What will it take to make friends, keep friends and influence friends for Christ?

    INTRO. – Everyone needs friends. Even a variety of friends. ILL.- Show a variety of shoes. Each shoe is for a different occasion, etc. (running or tennis shoes, casual, dress shoes, fishing shoes, etc.) Likewise, in some ways, we have friends for different areas of our lives. We have casual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Friends

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,287 views

    This is a sermon on friendship, suitable for "Friendship" Sunday.

    Turn with me to 1 Samuel 18. Read 1 Samuel 18:1-5. This is one of the classic passages in the Bible about friendship. The friendship of Jonathan and David reached legendary proportions. The one thing that made their friendship unique is the fact that Jonathan was the heir-apparent to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Friends"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,755 views

    What does it take to be a true friend? What are the characteristics of a true friend? See how Jesus is your best friend ... the best friend you could ever have.

    “Friends” INTRODUCTION: Friends are wonderful things to have … AMEN? When I was over at Lisa Mathew’s house this week, I couldn’t help notice all the “friends” she had. That’s one of the blessings of growing up in a small community. You have friends that you grew up with … friends you went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

    JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Or Foe? Series

    Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    Authority and Accountability

    Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,471 views

    Everyone should know they have a friend in Jesus

    A FRIEND OF SINNERS Matthew 9:10,11 “10And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Friends And Enemies

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016
     | 4,381 views

    A message on bullying for kids.

    Friends and Enemies/Ridicule/Bullying Scripture: "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:43-44 Sandpaper/soft cloth. So I brought two items today. Sandpaper/soft cloth/flannel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,887 views

    This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

    At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist