
#3 Getting On The Same Page
Part of Friends! Series—Secrets For Enjoyable and Lasting Relationships Series
April 29, 2023
John 17:20-21 (NIV) My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
1 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
Philippians 2:2 (NIV) Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
Philippians 2:2 (AMP) Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love [toward one another], knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith and spreads the gospel—the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ].
Philippians 2:2 (TPT) So I’m asking you, my friends, that you be joined together in perfect unity— with one heart, one passion, and united in one love. Walk together with one harmonious purpose and you will fill my heart with unbounded joy.
1. The best relationships are built on
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Acts 2:44 (NIV) All the believers were together and had everything in common.
2. Commonalities create
.
Philippians 2:19-22 (NIV) I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
3. Some bonds are
than others.
4. The strongest relationship bonds create commitment built on common
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To build lasting relationships, focus on:
๏ Connecting with people who share your values and commitments.
๏ Identifying and strengthening common values and commitments in your existing relationships.
๏ Navigating major differences or conflicts in harmonious, healthy ways. (Know when and where to compromise, accept, forgive, release, allow space, terminate, etc.)
Amos 3:3 (NKJV) Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?
2 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV) Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Romans 12:18 (NLT) Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Romans 14:19 (NIV) Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
5.
and
your values is your big life assignment and a key to building harmonious, healthy, enduring relationships.
Philippians 3:8 (NIV) What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.
John 13:17 (NIV) Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Luke 6:31 (NIV) Do to others as you would have them do to you.
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