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Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; John 10:10; 13:34-35; Proverbs 11:13; 17:17; 18:24; 27:6 & 17; Romans 12:9 & 15; Jeremiah 13:23; Philippians 2:4-5; Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 5:9; 7:12; 1 Corinthians 15:33)\n\xa0\nThe Bible teaches us that God never intended for us to navigate life\u2019s ups and downs alone. Take a listen as we discover \u201cThe Art of Friendship\u201d and learn practical ways to build genuine, meaningful friendships.\n\xa0\nSeries description:\nIn today\u2019s world, we have the ability to connect with more people than ever before, yet many of us still feel lonely. As one author noted, \u201cWe have a thousand friends online but no one to help us move our couch.\u201d The Bible teaches us that God never intended for us to navigate life\u2019s ups and downs alone. Join us for a two-part series as we discover \u201cThe Art of Friendship\u201d and learn how to put an end to lonely living and build genuine, meaningful relationships.\n\n\xa0\n\n\nThe Art of Friendship\n"How to end loneliness, connect with others, and finally have friends."\n\n\xa0\n\n\nLife is better together.\n\xa0\nI. Understanding friendship\n\xa0\nII. How to find a friend\nA. be friendly\nB. be available\nC. be aggressive\n\xa0\nIII. How to keep a friend\nA. be authentic\nB. be accepting\nC. be available\nD. be communicative\nE. be confidential\nF. be confrontational\nG. be forgiving\nH. be loyal\n\xa0\nIV. Pro tips from great friends\nA. Never miss the big stuff.\nB. Be a go-to person.\nC. Allow your friend to prioritize their own family first.\n\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\n\nIllustration #1a: Types of friendships (from The Quest for Friendship by Josh Teis)\n\xa0\n\nIllustration #1b: Types of friendships (from The Quest for Friendship by Josh Teis)\n\xa0\n\nIllustration #2: Legos\n\xa0\n\nResource #1: The Quest for Friendship (Josh Teis)\n\xa0\n\nResource #2: Own Your Past Change Your Future (Dr. John Delony)\n\xa0\n\nResource #3: Find Your People (Jennie Allen)