Sacred Romance- My notes From the sermon At Church Today

-Mark 2:1-12 - There was no obstacle that could stop them from getting their friend yo Jesus. - Sometimes we have to dig to get access to breakthrough. - Our friends help us to get healthy relationship with God - His FRIENDS brought him to Jesus - it was the faith of the friends that got him healed, not his own. - Jesus doesn't call us to faith in isolation from other believers. It is not a hermit faith - It's not a spectator sport. All have a part to play - The people you hang around have a great impact on your life - Who has God put around me? - Purpose of E-groups: Accountability Belonging Care Discipleship - we can receive a blessing other not from the faith or lack of faith of our friends - Our faith can be a blessing to other people Challenge - Who are the four friends in your life? - What kind of friend am I? - Am I willing to be bold and creative to get others to come to fellowship? - What will I do for my friends to let them know that I value them?