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“R.E.A.L. Friendships” Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 22, 2014

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“ R.E.A.L . Friendships”. Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 22, 2014 . Exodus 33:11a “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend …”. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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“R.E.A.L. Friendships”

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 22, 2014

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Exodus 33:11a

“The Lord would speak to Moses face to

face, as a man speaks with his

friend…”

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“Friendships” – Mutually shared interests, expectations, concerns and cares and that seeks the highest good for each other… The basis for real friendship is “phileo”, a tender affectionate brotherly type of love… “Agape”

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

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R.E.A.L. Friendships…

R. Relate in love

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R.E.A.L. Friendships…

R. Relate in loveE. Engage in activities

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R.E.A.L. Friendships…

R. Relate in loveE. Engage in activitiesA. Advance spiritually

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R.E.A.L. Friendships…

R. Relate in loveE. Engage in activitiesA. Advance spirituallyL. Labor in maintenance

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Five Traits to Build REAL Friendships…

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1. Love like Jesus, Sacrificially

John 15:13 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

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1. Love like Jesus, Sacrificially

Matthew 22:39 39 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

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2. Relate like Jesus, Acceptance

Romans 15:7 7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring

praise to God.

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2. Relate like Jesus, Acceptance

Proverbs 17:17 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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3. Continually build “Chips”, Trust

Proverbs 18:24 24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a

friend who sticks closer than a brother.

“A man that has friends must show himself friendly…” KJV

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3. Continually build “Chips”, Trust

Proverbs 16:28 28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close

friends.

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Continually Build Trust

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Build Trust by… Being Reliable

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Build Trust by… Being Reliable Being Honest

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Build Trust by… Being Reliable Being Honest Being Open

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Build Trust by… Being Reliable Being Honest Being Open Being Discreet

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Build Trust by… Being Reliable Being Honest Being Open Being Discreet Being Blameless

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4. Maintain Healthy Environment, Boundaries

Proverbs 22:24 24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with

one easily angered,

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4. Maintain Healthy Environment, Boundaries

Proverbs 25:17 17 Don't visit friends too often, or they will get tired of it and start

hating you. cev

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5. Provide Mutual Instruction, Wisdom

Proverbs 27:6 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

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5. Provide Mutual Instruction, Wisdom

Proverbs 27:17 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

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Learn & Apply for REAL Friendships

Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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You’re invited…

Church Picnic, TODAY 12 Noon!

“Carnival Theme” with dunk tank, face painting, bounce house, snow cones, and

plenty of other games for all ages… Lots of fun, food & fellowship!

Hope to see you there!