"Friends you can count on" Phillippians 2: 19 - 30

We like the apostle Paul can count on people who honor God
Let us discover eight traits of a friend we can count on:

1. Gives their best, not least.(vs20)

2. Continues helping regardless of cost.(vs21)

3. Their Faithfulness is known by others.(vs22)

4. They are willing to minister to others needs.(vs25)

5. They love God's People.(vs26)

6. They are loved by God's People.(vs28)

7. They are respected by others.(vs29)

8. They work sacrificially for others.(vs30)

Bible Fun Stuff Answers
(c),(a),(c)

"Fathers: You Da Man!" Ephesians 3: 20-21

20: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
21: Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all generations, Amen.

LET US LOOK AT FIVE DYNAMICS TO HELP FATHERS BE "THE MAN"

I. BE WILLING TO GROW
           growth=change

II. FACE PROBLEMS LIKE A MAN

PROVERBS 24:16 A RIGHTEOUS MAN FALLS SEVEN TIMES AND RISES AGAIN"

III. HELP YOUR FAMILY REACH THEIR GOALS

BRINGING OUT THEIR BEST
Believe in them
Encourage them
Serve with them
Teach them

IV. MAKE GOD YOUR PARTNER
      

Practice His Presence and Pray always

V. MAKE FATHERHOOD FUN

Bible Fun Stuff Answers
  (b),(b),(c)

"Friends to hang out with" Hebrews 10: 22 -25

I. How to know we are with the right friends
    1. They have faith in God.
    2. They are sincere.
    3. They are steadfast.
    4. They are secure.

       Secure People:
        1. Know who they are
        2. Like who they are
        3. Are who they are
        4. They Celebrate your presence
        5. They stetch you

II. How to become the right kinda of friend: L.O.V.E people:
       Listen to them.
       Overlook faults
       Value
       Encourage people

III. How to attract the right friends:
       1. Believe in people
       2. Have a mission that matters
       3. Be real

Bible Fun Stuff Answers
(d),(a),(b)

"Friendship with God"John 15:12 - 16By: Pastor Ed West

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Four Proofs or Tests of Friendship:
Test One: What will you do for a friend?(John 15:13)
Test Two: What will you disclose to a friend?(John 15:15)
Test Three: You love what they love.(John 15:11)
Test Four: you fullfill their requests

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Five Myths Americans Have Believed About Knowing God:
1. The Good Deeds Myth
The notion that activity in Christian service proves that I know God.
2. The Good Life Myth
The notion that regular church attendance earns God's favor, and makes me right with Him.
3. The Religious Myth
The notion that praying every day and sharing other such religious things indicates that I know God.

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God offers us an intimate friendship with Him, if we'll respond appropriately to His Invitation.

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4. The Feeling Myth
The notion that if I feel close to God, then I must be.
5. The Knowledge Myth
The notion that a good knowledge of the Bible means that I am a Christian.

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Are you believing the truth or a myth about your relationship with God?

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