Unafraid of Friendship

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5; 19:1-7; 20:12-17, 32-33, 41-42; 23:15-18

Complementary Reading: John 15:12-17

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Sermon Outline

• David & Jonathan Demonstrated True Friendship in the Lord
  • Mutually respectful
  • Courageous
  • Loving
  • Deeply encouraging
• Aim to Develop Godly Friendships Like Theirs
  • The Bible is full of “one-another” commands for Christians
  • Obeying these commands requires intentional effort
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