sermon: "seek good friends"
DESCRIPTION
This sermon about friendship uses David's friendship with Jonathan (1 Sam. 18-20) as a case study for good friendship.TRANSCRIPT
SEEKGOOD FRIENDS
SEEKGOOD FRIENDS
1. A Case Study
2. Components
3. Caution
4. A Call
A Case Study
1 Samuel 18-20 !
The bond vs. the bitter
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
— Proverbs 18:24
Components of Good Friendship
1. Sanctity – 1 Sam. 20:42; Luke 10:25, 37 2. Sacrifice – 1 Sam. 18:4; 2 Sam. 1:26; John 15:13 3. Selflessness – 1 Sam. 20:31; Phil. 2:3-4 4. Standing Up – 1 Sam. 19:4-5; 20:32 5. Sharing – Rom. 12:9, 15 6. Support (from Scripture) – Prov. 27:5-6, 9, 17 7. Sincerity – Prov. 17:17; 27:10
Word of Caution for Friendships
Prov. 13:20; 22:24-25
Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts
good habits.” — 1 Cor. 15:33
The Callto Friendship
The greatest Friend you’ll ever find (John 15:13-15)
James 4:4; Eph. 5:11
SEEKGOOD FRIENDS
1. A Case Study
2. Components
3. Caution
4. A Call
SEEKGOOD FRIENDS