The Art of Friendship: The Woes of Loneliness!

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (John 10:10; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Galatians 6:2; John 13:34-35; Matthew 14:23; Proverbs 18:24; Genesis 2:18 & 24; 1 John 5:14-15)

 

In today’s world, we have the ability to connect with more people than ever before, yet many of us still feel lonely. As one author noted, “We have a thousand friends online but no one to help us move our couch.”

The Bible teaches us that God never intended for us to navigate life’s ups and downs alone. Join us for a two-part series as we discover “The Art of Friendship” and learn how to put an end to lonely living and build genuine, meaningful relationships.

 

The Art of Friendship

"How to end loneliness, connect with others, and finally have friends."

 

The Woes of Loneliness!

 

I. The Woes of Loneliness

A. loneliness affects you mentally

B. loneliness affects you physically

C. loneliness affects all ages

 

II. Ending Loneliness

 

III. Two Friendships You Can't Live Without

A. friendship with God

B. friendship with others

 

 

Illustration #1: Mickey Shaped Ice Cream

 

Illustration #2: Churros

 

Illustration #3: Dole Whip

 

Illustration #4a: Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters

 

Illustration #4b: Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters

 

Illustration #5a: Brock Andrews at Disney

 

Illustration #5b: Brock Andrews at Disney

 

Illustration #6: Ghostbusters

 

Illustration #7: Smoking

 

Illustration #8: Obesity