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RC Ford [Stewarts Creek Campus Pastor]

Sermon Points & Scripture References: 

• Sermon Takeaway = More than Friendship

• Scripture Reference = 1 Samuel 18:1-5

• Sermon Point = True Friendship is Intentional

• Sermon Point = True Friendship is Loyal

• Sermon Point = True Friendship is Sacrificial

Sermon Discussion Questions

Main Idea: True friendship is intentional, loyal, and sacrificial.

Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Highlight: What did the passage/message say?

1. How would you summarize the passage in your own words? 

2. As you read the passage or listened to the message, were there any words, phrases, or themes that felt significant or impactful to you? If so, what were they, and why did they stand out?

Explain: What does the passage mean?

1. What are some passages in the Bible that talk about friendship? What can we learn from those passages?

2. What happens to us if we don’t prioritize friendship? Why did God design friendship?

Apply: How does the passage change my life?

1. What principles of David and Jonathan’s friendship can be applied to your own friendships?

2. How can you make regular time for friendship in your life?

Respond: How do I respond to what God has said?

• Adoration: Praise God for being a close friend to us.

• Confession: Consider where you have neglected friendship or haven’t been a faithful friend to those around you. Confess that to God.

• Thanksgiving: Thank God for a close friend in your life.

• Supplication: Ask God to bring you deep, meaningful friendships and to make you a diligent, steadfast friend.

Resources:

• Read: Difficult Friendships Are Good for You

• Watch: What is Biblical Friendship?

• Listen: What Makes a True Friend?

You can use the basic discussion outline seen above (H.E.A.R method) to aid in your Bible reading and comprehension. Learn more about the H.E.A.R method.