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"friend" Tagged Sermons
We’ve missed fellowship over the last year and a half; it’s something we crave and need. But who are we supposed to fellowship with? Our family? Who is our family? Who is our neighbor? Brandon discusses learning to see who our family really is (and could be!), as well as how to encourage growth and…
Spring is upon us; have you been pruned lately? Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches.” You can only bear fruit if you are part of the vine, and if you do not bear fruit you will be cut away. Pruning, while painful at times, encourages growth and fruitfulness. Bear fruit, appreciate…
Dean presents koinonia as a concept of partnership, as well as a point of commonality between all.
LUKE 16:1-15 The shrewd manager was not making friends with his master (v.1-2). When you don’t do your job well, what are you doing to your boss? How does responsible behavior at work build true friendships? The shrewd manager made friends with his customers (v.3-7). Since the manager is not accused of theft, how is…
JOB 27:2-6 Job, the most righteous man on earth, maintained his integrity (2:3). Why is it a good thing for us to maintain our integrity? What is the danger of focusing too much on maintaining our integrity? (27:5-6) Job’s three friends argued that he was being punished for his sin (11:14-15). Why would they stoop…
MARK 4:35-41 Jesus had a relationship with His disciples that allowed Him to sleep (v. 35-36). In what ways do trusting relationships make it easier for us to have peace? Do you have the kind of close friendships that allow you to be at peace? A furious storm with huge waves was not able to…
Enjoy this lesson on the power of “Connection” presented by deacon Brenton Beckley.