Friendship Factor Series #3:
“True Friendship"

1 Samuel 18: 1-4 and other Selected Scriptures

MAIN POINT: Describe what true biblical friendship looks like as
modeled by Jonathan and David.

GOAL: That we would pursue, develop, and maintain true biblical
friendships. Ultimately, Jesus shows us what true friendship is and He
empowers us to be true friends.

I. True Friendship Goes Soul Deep

II. True Friendships Gives Protection

A. Protection from Danger
B. Protects Your Reputation

III. True Friendship Gives You Truth (Even when it hurts)

A. To Provide Correction (Proverbs 27:5-6)
B. To Provide Courage (1 Samuel 23:15-18)

IV. True Friendship Gives Sacrificially

A. Sacrificial Commitment
“You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin—to the bitter
end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours—closer than you
yourself keep it. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and
go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. Anyway: there it is.
We know most of what Gandalf has told you. We know a good deal about
the ring. We are horribly afraid—but we are coming with you; or
following you like hound” (Sam from The Lord of the Rings).
B. Sacrificial Denial of Self