Series: Immanuel - God With Us
December 17, 2023 | Damian Thompson
Series Recap:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). (Matthew 1:23)
- Jesus is our Soul Mate
- Jesus is our Guide
I. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP?
- TRUTH is spoken. (Ephesians 4:15)
- Comfort isn’t GUARANTEED. (Matthew 16:24-25)
- RECONCILIATION is never off the table. (Matthew 18:21-22)
- Real love is a JOURNEY. (Matthew 4:19)
- One who is willing to DEFEND the other.
II. WHO DID JESUS DEFEND?
- His disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath. (Luke 6:1-5)
- His disciples for not washing their hands.(Matthew 15:1-9)
- The woman caught in adultery. (John 8:1-11)
- Those who were obedient to Him. (John 12:1-7)
III. WHAT IS A TRUE FRIENDSHIP WITH JESUS?
- One of the best examples: Jonathan & David (1 Samuel 18-19)
- Jesus to US (John 15:13)
- Us to JESUS (John 15:14)
IV. WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?
- John 15:15-16
- He chose you to be His true friend!
- Will you choose Him?
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