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How To Deepen Friendships | FRIENDS (Pt.3) | Mandy Santos

How To Deepen Friendships | FRIENDS (Pt.3) | Mandy Santos

📺 LIVE ONLINE SERVICES each Sunday at 8:30am | 10:00am | 11:30am PT ◾️ Have you ever had a friend with whom you enjoyed spending time, someone with whom you could share thoughts and finish each other’s sentences? Did you ever experience defending one another, celebrating each other’s strengths, and accepting each other’s differences while still making one another better? This message is for those who embrace such friendships or for those who are seeking to build such joyous friendships. ◾️ God created us to live in and enjoy genuine companionship. When we align our actions with His command to love our neighbors as ourselves, we can experience the joy and strength that come from deep, soul-level friendships. ◾️ Join us as we continue our series filled with companionship and joy, Friends. Let us together delve into the biblical principles of friendship and how and why the Bible encourages us to love one another deeply. Come, join us to take steps to deepen your friendships today—because it is indeed worth it! ✅ Check-in to let us support you in your journey. If you’re new here, you’ll also receive a free digital gift card! https://echo.church/checkin → ✋ Decided to follow Jesus? We’d love to guide you in the next steps in your faith journey! https://echo.church/yes → 💌 If this message encourages you, SHARE IT with a friend! LIKE & subscribe so you don’t miss our latest videos. → 🙏🏽Need Prayer? TEXT our Prayer Line: (408) 716-1675 Thanks for joining us! ====================

Locations & Times

Echo.Church | North San Jose Campus

1180 Murphy Ave, San Jose, CA 95131, USA

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sunday 4:00 PM

Sunday 5:30 PM

💫 Something Stirs In Us When We See Friends Who 💫

• Enjoy Being Together
• Know What The Other Is Thinking
• Finish Each Other's Sentences
• Accept One Another's Differences
• Celebrate One Another's Strengths
• Defend One Another
• Make Each Other Bette
🔸 DAVID - Hero
🔸 SAUL - Israel's King
🔸 JONATHAN - King's Son
💡 HEBREW (dfn.) - qāšar - “to be joined with”
📜 1 SAMUEL 18:1 (NIV) - Jonathan became ONE IN SPIRIT with David
📜 1 SAMUEL 18:1 (NLT) - There was AN IMMEDIATE BOND BETWEEN THEM.
📜 1 SAMUEL 18:1 (NRSV) - The SOUL Of JONATHAN Was BOUND TO The SOUL Of DAVID.
📜 1 SAMUEL 18:1 (NASB) - Jonathan COMMITTED HIMSELF ToDavid
💡 IMAGINE
🔸 DAVID - Standing Before The King Holding The Head Of Goliath
🔸 SAUL - Who Is This Kid? Is He Loyal To Israel?
🔸 JONATHAN - Saul's Son + A Commander In Saul's Army.
🩷 BUILDING BLOCKS OF FRIENDSHIP 🩷
1. Shared Beliefs & Values
2. Commitment
🔸 Commitment Moves A Friendship From Casual To Close.
3. Sacrifice
🔸 Sacrifice Moves A Friendship From Close To The Core / Our Soul.
What do you sense God asking you to do with today's message?
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🎶 Worship Songs 🎶
Praise You Anywhere 🎵 - by Brandon Lake
Awake My Soul 🎵 - by Hillsong Worship
What A Beautiful Name - by Hillsong Worship

📚 Friends Series Resources 📚

Let’s be honest — most people today lack authentic friendships and real intimacy. We recognize the need for trusted friends but struggle to cultivate meaningful connections. This series will help you create a strong foundation of friendships that leads to a more fulfilling emotional, relational, and spiritual life. Click on the link below to view more resources for our Friends Series.
https://www.echo.church/friends/#resources

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FRIENDS (Pt. 3): The Inner Circle Of Friendship 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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About Echo.Church

We are a Christian church who desires to be a community defined by our love for God and for people. Whether you are curious about God, exploring Christianity, or wanting to mature in your existing relationship with God, we invite you to attend one of our practical teaching series on the weekend. Feel free to bring your friends with you!

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