Spiritual Friendship: Friendship at Its Finest (1 Samuel 18:1-9, 19:1-7) As we conclude our series on Spiritual Friendship we look at one of the finest examples of friendship in the Bible: Jonathan and David. So what does friendship at its finest look like? It’s closely knit, committedly loyal and contending for the good. Creighton Friedrich, … Read more November 6, 2022
Spiritual Friendship: Conflict, Forgiveness & Friendship. Conflict happens in every relationship; friendships and church families are no exception. Practicing forgiveness is how we practice the Gospel in our relationships. So what’s at the heart of forgiveness? How do we practice reconciliation? And what can result from forgiving another? Explore Colossians 3, Matthew 18, and Genesis … Read more October 30, 2022
Spiritual Friendship: Christians Make Friends Out of Enemies (Ephesians 2:11-22 Christians make friends out of enemies because of God’s transforming grace: grace alone brings strangers near, breaks down hostility, and builds a new community. What barriers of hostility need to be dissolved by grace today? Creighton Friedrich, 23 October 2022
Spiritual Friendship: God Makes Friends Out of Enemies (Romans 5:1-11) Friendship has the power not just to tie together those of mutual affection, but also to reconcile enemies. And this kind of friendship is at the heart of the Gospel: God’s friendship is proved by the Cross, certainly saves us, and is our cause for … Read more October 16, 2022
Spiritual Friendship: We are Called Friends (John 15:12-15) Jesus doesn’t regard disciples as his servants, but his friends. What does it mean to be friends with Jesus? Jesus’ friends live obediently and know him personally. Creighton Friedrich, 9 October 2022
Spiritual Friendship: Friendship, Creation & Kingdom Come. Why can’t we do without friendship? The grand story of Scripture tells us that we are created, purposed and redeemed for friendship with one another and with God. Creighton Friedrich, 2 October 2022