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Souls Knit Together (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. GrahamThe friendship of Jonathan and David is one of the greatest friendships of the Old Testament. Jonathan's loyalty and integrity stands out in everything he does.
Souls Knit Together (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. GrahamJonathan apparently had no qualms about David receiving the kingship. His recognition of God's hand was so strong that he humbly submitted to God's will.
Friendship Within the Church
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe will be judged on our responsiveness to each other and our subsequent friendship with our brethren, one that goes through the grave for all eternity.
Friendship
Sermonette by James BeaubelleTrue Proverbs 18 friends are those who stick with us in this life and will wait for us as we finish our spiritual race.
Thank You For Being A Friend
Sermonette byTrue friendship is not just a casual relationship, but a deep commitment of trust, enabling the sharing of our deepest thoughts without fear of betrayal.
Biblical Loves
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughScripture draws from Koine Greek, offering four distinct words for 'love,' each relaying different dimensions of human connection, restoring clarity and depth.
Are You a True Friend of Jesus Christ?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe best known biblical friendship is that of Jonathan, son of King Saul, and David, the future king of Israel, recorded in I Samuel 20. Jonathan stood in line for the throne, but David was so evidently blessed by God that the people wanted him to replace Saul. It was God's plan, and it would be carried out despite what the people wanted. That situation held cause for great antagonism between the apparent rights of one man and the supposed aspirations of the other. Yet there was no antagonism, only a great friendship. Each sacrificed to put the other's interests ahead of his own. This kind of love between friends sometimes leads to the ultimate sacrifice, the giving of one's life. Such human sacrifices help us understand Jesus' statement, "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." Even so, Jesus' sacrifice surpasses any human friendship, however loyal, because He did not have to die, He knew in advance that He would die, and He died spiritually as well as physically. He also died for us while we were still sinners, not yet His friends.
You Are My Friends!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhile it is common on Facebook to defriend/unfriend, Christ's love for His people is a friending with the condition that godly fruit is produced.
Essence of Love
Sermonette byDavid took all the persecutions from King Saul, and then later showed his mercy to Saul's extended family, he demonstrated the true essence of godly love.
Love Thy Neighbor (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)He who loves God must love his brother, including every fellow human being. Our closeness with God transcends the other human relationships.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughKindness goes hand-in-hand with love. It is an active expression of love toward God and fellow man, produced through the power of God's Spirit.
Old Testament Fruit of the Spirit (Part Four): Knit Together
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamIt is likely that David wrote Psalm 15 in loving memory of Jonathan, in whom he saw the likeness of God. When people look at us, do they see the same thing?
The Elements of Motivation (Part Four): Obligation
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughUnderstanding our obligation to Christ leads to a deeply held loyalty to Him. Our redemption should make us strive to please Him in every facet of life.