"Forming Healthy Friendships" with Pastor Rick Warren and Kurt Johnston

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m lonely,” you’re not alone! Despite the world being more connected through technology than ever before, loneliness is a common experience for people at all stages of life. In this message, Pastors Rick Warren and Kurt Johnston will walk you through the key to combating loneliness: forming healthy friendships. You'll discover who to not choose as a close friend, qualities to look for in core friends, and factors to forming a healthy relationship with others.
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[@joshuafagans5944]

Every body needs friends , somebody you can talk and joke with , share things with to grow

[@esomsel4161]

I was watching your video "When God Changes Your Plans" and was taking notes. At some point my phone glitched and it skipped to this sermon. But this was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Yesterday I wrote out a prayer to the Lord as I was studying scripture. I've struggled with understanding social norms since I was a child. It's like everyone is in the loop but me. I believe I have autism. I've adapted and changed to behave in a way that is acceptable. I wear a mask sometimes. I asked the Lord to help me. I struggle with rejecting myself and appealing to the masses in my call or be myself though few may understand. What does the Lord want me to pull from my unique point of view to serve others and what to turn away? It is easy to love others but it is hard to love myself. I've been an outcast most of my life. I truly was not aware I was so different until I became a young adult. I could not pinpoint why people hated me. I was abused at school and at home. Verbally and physically. No matter how much they hit me, I never seemed to snap out of whatever thing they wanted to remove from me and be the person they wanted. I am grateful for God's love and mercy. He knows me. Please pray for me brothers and sisters, that I retain this message in my mind and heart. Thank you.

[@applebomb4091]

people to choose: choose friends who encourage me spiritually build each other up support, confidence and hope consistency support emotionally a friend loves you all the time challenge me to think

[@raymondrizzo284]

Really good sound counsel on how to choose and be a friend. I like this guy’s preaching because there is usually something you can use from it in your life right now! Lots of Bible verses to keep your heart wise, too. Amen.

[@applebomb4091]

people to avoid: people who like to argue people who gossip people who flatter (false) people who can't control their temper people who steal or shoplift believers who sin sexually

[@janisnewman1832]

He has changed my life by opening them to basics that I have missed in my spiritual life before. Thank you Pastor Rick🙏

[@maefranklin9560]

You have become my daily bread , you the teaching’s of Christ. I

[@korndoggs]

Has anybody noticed, Kurt's shirt matches the background? Great message and great teaching. Such a great perspective on those friends we may or may not be close to.

[@cindacarothers2118]

I followed Pastor Ricks podcast on how to Reconcile ja,relationship. It lead to the reuniting of me and my boyfriend who I'd been separated from for more than a year

[@phylliswerner4111]

THANK YOU PASTOR RICK.I LISTEN TO YOU EVERY MORNING 🌄 😌 💕 ❤ I AGREE WITH WHAT YOU SAY. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND YOUR FAMILY 👪 🙏 ❤ ♥ 💕 💙 LOVE YOU 💘 ❤ 💕

[@cirocasarin]

"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s -achievements- friends." John 15:13

[@johnarthur3669]

Yes

[@unicorn_033]

Thanks for the prompt message to remind us of picking friends with wise.

[@flourishwithMJ]

This message just changed my mind and life today. Thank you so much, Pastor Rick and Kurt. God bless.

[@andressavannucci]

I needed this so much. Thank you Pastor Rick 🙏❤

[@corrislinden8689]

This is exactly what I need to hear thank you Rick Warren and Kurt Johnson 💝❤️❤️💓💞💞💝💝💝💝💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💞💞💞💞💞💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@keminiwai]

It's nice but it has to be mutual, I had a friend and I gave her plenty of time and attention, but when it got my turn to confide and when it was me who needed support and listening, she wasn't there.... That's the reality.

[@jacobplaysinstruments2018]

am lonely some times but i got 2 true friends

[@tarsisandrade8647]

I agree I do like hearing him and to listen is uplifting in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

[@agbotsefortunekwame878]

Fortune from Ghana. pastor Rick we need you in Ghana

[@IndyBuckeye0]

A Message worth more than Gold. Thank you Pastor Rick Warren and Pastor Kurt Johnston !!

[@tel5690]

Beautiful message..A must for all...

[@benjaminhdavidson5603]

Bless u Pastor Rick 👍

[@johnbehneman1546]

HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS OVERCOME LONLINESSS

[@johnbehneman1546]

I need to make friends who challenge me from a place of love and respect. And I need to share my knowledge along the way.

[@applebomb4091]

SMILE be cheerful be yourself be conversational by asking questions phillipians 2:4 to be interested not interesting listen well and empathize be considerate listening is loving time and attention be consistent during tough times be confidential dont gossip about them your gossip will be found out proverbs 11:13 be candid always tell the truth be Christ like love them unconditonaly romans 15:7

[@natasha.angomwile]

Amen, thank God for this message! ❤️🙌🏾

[@CabinQueenYoga]

This was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for in depth information and help.

[@maramitlawmte733]

Much needed to hear this. Thank you Pastor Rick ,God anointed one

[@michelleb4735]

Thank you for this! I see I’m in need of good friends. I’ve not been able to find them. I’ve been a good friend yet not receiving the same back.

[@jaredvaughan1665]

awesome discourse from a great ENFJ

[@hannannn2887]

Great message. Bery Helpful and pritical. God Bless You Pastor.

[@daydreamparadise6031]

Amen!!! God bless you truly. Keep going for God!

[@debbierice2618]

This was great! Thank you so very much.

[@JiuDN]

Thank you Pastor 😊

[@CabinQueenYoga]

Awesome!

[@shaund9790]

Great sermon

[@solomonb8140]

Thank you so much pastor rick.for telling the secrets to have conversations.thank you!thank you so much❤️❤️❤️. I really don't know how to keep a conversation going. I longed to know this solution for 1 year.i tried .but no use.But your word of god.just touched my heart,and answered one of my difficult question. I thank god so much for giving such an awesome solution to have conversations .the 5 min message on how to be conversational and the secrets in those, gave me such a joy that those are the most joyful 5 minutes of my life.

[@samanthatermizi]

Thank you

[@alexisflores7770]

Great message ❕👏🏻

[@johnbehneman1546]

FRIENDSHIP 101.

[@BriaBarrows]

Great sermon!

[@joeorony2118]

Very educational

[@shani411]

Thanks pastor Rick. What a knowledgable message 💙. May God bless you. Youre doing such great works. Dont let us down. Keep being honorable and trustworthy. Some pastors fall back. Keep steady and put on the Full Armor of God!!

[@tinawalker5335]

I wish more pastors would just talk instead of using that “preacher” voice. I find it so much easier to listen to pastor Warren.

[@grootdshantot1325]

I wish it's easy to go out and choose a friends, invites them to dinner and make a heart to heart spiritual conversation. I don't even have a circles of friends. Except of the fictional characters on books. 🙄

[@bebechan7560]

I appreciate with what you both taught us from God's word. But you are making the assumption that we have a lot of friends to choose from in the first place. What happens to those who don't have many to choose from to begin with. In America, it's so hard to make friends even in church. It's reality and is sad! Please advice.

[@rakalungkamei2241]

Just an awesome message I love it. It blessed me so much 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@MarshallLawler-eu9ho]

Great message pastor Rick. I would love to meet you

[@bennylouist3602]

Good message benny from india

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO PASTOR RICK. I HAVE SOME HOMEWORK TO DO. AND I NEED TO BUY THAT BOOK. GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED SO MUCH.

[@nanetteadams3873]

Awesome message💝🙏

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video Pastor Rick. I am always working and learning about friendships in my life. I am a work in progress in this area of my life. Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@Productions368]

But to find God you have to be alone

[@Productions368]

The best way to start is to get rid of all your friends and let God guide you into friends. It's not about outward thinking, it's about allowing God by getting align with God. You can by pass what he is saying. Stop thinking!

[@jazmyne0806]

Lord heaven thought heaven on Heaven on earth at stay home done

[@chantilychua399]

❤️❤️❤️

[@oXXCzarXXo]

My dog is my best friend.

[@nanetteadams3873]

..."Everybody hates me, I guess I'll eat some words." A family reminder of my Aunt Charlene Hanley 😢😥😭😍 She became born again 2 weeks before dying of alcholism. 📱📲💝🙏 Priviledged to lead in prayer over the phone. 🥮🇺🇸

[@riversoflivingwater1807]

Thank you Sir

[@MovewithJenna]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼amen

[@thebest3037]

Ain't nobody trying to be my friend

[@debussychopin2766]

Well, if you don't want to promote loneliness propagated by info in social media , I find that friend circle diagram to be doing just that.

[@PastorTonyManuel]

This is a great teaching. My spider-sense went off when I saw Proverbs 62:4 on the screen...considering there are not that many chapters in Proverbs I researched it. I do not rejoice in the little mistakes of others, but it does show us that even us pastors or whoever put the slides together are human too :) If I presented that, I would consider it a compliment if people came up to me to gently correct me after the message. A friend will give counsel right? Big fan of your preaching and I think I'll be watching a lot more of your sermons in the future.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you so much!!!1 FRIENDSHIP 101

[@carolohde3505]

Were do people draw the line? When they say if you don’t type a number or danger will come to you or family member... a God don’t operate like that.

[@vineh1216]

Ptr Rick, what if this people are also my family? Do I need to avoid these?

[@blessedracs827]

Pastor Rick. What if I smile with other people and they are not smile back at me?

[@seekersofjesusministry4554]

It’s not Proverbs 62:4 but Psalms 62:4

[@elotus2351]

I need Christian friends.

[@gregrichey840]

I did not know how wrong my personal definition of flattery was.

[@silvarios5381]

Casual friends some close friends none core friends. Truly living in a group home. No contact with anyone. In my room alone or working to keep my room. No fellowship. No car. Yeah totally alone watching utube.

[@emeraldg556]

There is no proverbs 62 pastor Rick, or maybe is not in my Bible

[@reignrulez18ify]

There is no proverbs 62:4, maybe its psalm 62:4??

[@erikaclark2140]

So then how does someone become a good friend if everyone is avoiding people? This message quotes scripture but misses Jesus' heart. Colossians 3:12-14 in the TPT Friendship isn't for our own selfish gain. Unconditional love doesn't look at what it can get- it looks for what it can give. People cannot be our source to fill us up- that's God's role. He is our creator and source of life first and foremost. Get filled by Him first and let His love fill your heart to overflow...THEN go talk to someone who was irritating you earlier. You will have compassion for them and see them they way God does.

[@Productions368]

He talking too much it's simpler than that. If you are align with God you won't attract people who steal, goissup, ect. You don't úes your thinking it's about moving with God by being in alignment with him. It will take care of everything. Keep your focus on God

[@michaellemmen]

That’s right. Want to find good friends? Find God.