SERIES: ON YOUR OWN | 4 WEEKS ON GODLY FRIENDSHIPS
SERIES OVERVIEW (DOWNLOAD SERIES OVERVIEW)
Game shows can reveal the real strength behind friendships. Whether we’re asking for help, solving puzzles, or overcoming challenges, quality friendships can help us move on to the next round of competition. So, what does it look like to develop game-winning friendships? In this 4-week series from the Old and New Testaments, we’ll explore how godly friendships can make a difference when we’re in the hot seat. We’ll see how God’s words can help our friendships grow, how our friends can help our faith grow, the ways God can help us choose our friends wisely, and how God can help repair broken friendships.
SERIES MEMORY VERSE
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8
Memory Verse
OVERVIEW FOR EACH WEEK IN THIS SERIES:
WEEK 1 – February 2
This week, we’ll see how Ruth and Naomi helped each other by focusing their relationship on their trust in God.
BIG IDEA: God’s words can help your friendships grow.
BIBLE: Ruth 1:6–18; 1 Corinthians 13:1–13; 1 Kings 19:11–12
- HSM Small Group Guide wk1
- MSM Small Group Guide wk1
- Reflection Sheet wk1
- Message Lesson wk1
- Message Outline wk1
WEEK 2 – February 9
This week, we’ll hear from Paul about some qualities we can look for—and develop for ourselves—when looking for quality friendships.
BIG IDEA: Your friends can help your faith grow.
BIBLE: Luke 5:1–11; Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 18:24
- HSM Small Group Guide wk2
- MSM Small Group Guide wk2
- Reflection Sheet wk2
- Message Lesson wk2
- Message Outline wk2
WEEK 3 – February 16
This week, we’ll hear from Jesus about how we can gain the wisdom to know which friendships to invest in.
BIG IDEA: God can help us choose our friends wisely.
BIBLE: Romans 12:9–12; Psalm 146:6–10; Proverbs 4:23
WEEK 4 – February 23
This week, we’ll hear from Jesus about how we can love and care for others even if we’re facing conflict at the moment.
BIG IDEA: God can help repair broken friendships.
BIBLE: Luke 6:32-36; Gen 33:1-11; James 4:1
Devotionals:
Media Files:
- Title Slide
- Background Slide
- Big Idea wk1
- Big Idea wk2
- Big Idea wk3
- Big Idea wk4
- Memory Verse
- Series Overview Image
Title Image
Background Image
Big Idea wk1
Big Idea wk2
Big Idea wk3
Big Idea wk4
Memory Verse
Series Overview
