Unstoppable series Lesson # 5

“ Unstoppable in our friendships ! “

Intro: Who is your best friend in the whole world? How long have you been friends?

Study

1. James 1:13-15, Gal 5:7 It is Gods will that when we become Christians that we grow, become strong in God, remain on-fire for God, and become unstoppable!
   1. Gal 5:8 There are many youth and young adults who start off on-fire for God, but end up backsliding and falling away from God because of wrong relationships.
      1. 1 Cor 15:33 Many young people who accept Christ and want to serve God maintain friendships with their old friends who are not Christians and end up being pulled down my those relationships.
      2. Psalms 1:1 When we are surrounded by wrong friendships we are influenced to do wrong, but when we develop Godly relationships we are encouraged to do whats right.
   2. James 4:4 No matter how strong we think we are, we are all influenced by our surroundings and therefore we must use wisdom on who we allow to be our closest friends.
2. Matt 5:14-15, 2 Cor 6:14-17 While it is true that we are to be a light in this dark world, we are not supposed to be best friends with those who are lost and blinded by sin.
   1. Matt 7:16 We need to put all of our friendships to a test, the friendships that encourage us and help us grow in God we should keep, but friendships that pull us down we need to end.
      1. Mark 8:38 After you commit your life to Christ you need to let your old friends know how God has changed your life, and what your new standards are, any who mock you you need to cut off, but those who respect you should invite to church and cell groups!
      2. 2 Cor 5:17 When we become Christians everything in our lives change and become new, God will replace any old negative friendships with new positive relationships!
   2. John 10:10 We must understand that both God and the devil have a plan in our relationships, God wants to use good relationships to encourage us, and strengthen us while the devil wants to hurt us and pull us down with wrong friendships! #Unstoppable!

Discussion

1. What are some of the many negative impacts that wrong relationships can have in our personal lives?
2. What are some of the many positive impacts that Godly relationships and friendships can have in our lives?
3. Why is it so important that we as Christians only build close friendships with those who are strong in God?
4. Are there any negative friendships currently in your life that you know you need to end? have you ended those relationships? if not what is holding you back?

End: Pray for those who need to end any wrong friendships that they have in their lives, pray for any who need to accept Christ or rededicate their lives to Christ, then take requests.