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Onomaetikettaphobia - Paul was a friend to many - Paul listed many friends by name in his letters - Paul talks about 2 friends in this passage: Timothy and Epaphroditus

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Timothy Verses 19-24 - Timothy was one of Pauls closest friends and companions - He assisted Paul in the writing of many of his letters

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Timothys Resume Verses 19-24 1. Soul Mate v. 20 2. The Real Thing v. 20 3. Single Minded v. 21 4. Fire Tested v. 22 5. Like a Son v. 22 6. Servant v. 22

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Epaphroditus Verse 25 1. My Brother 2. Fellow Worker 3. Fellow Soldier 4. Messenger 5. Minister

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Epaphroditus Resume Verse 26-30 1. He is Very Sick 2. He was risking his life for the Gospel

Are you risking anything for Christ? Matthew 10:39

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What is a Friend? - A person you know well and regard with affection and trust - We should be careful how we pick our friends Proverbs 12:26, 13:20 1 Corinthians 15:33
F aithful R eal I nvested E ncourager N eed oriented D ependable

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Action Steps 1. If you want friends you must be a friend 2. Get involved in our church and student ministry 3. Serve, serve, serve 4. Think of the needs of others before your own

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Jesus is the Ultimate Friend John 15:12-15, Proverbs 18:24

Spend your life seeking the only friend who will never ever let you down: Jesus.