1. Series: Relationships

2. WHAT IS A RELATIONSHIP?
A connection with anyone built on integrity, trust, communication, respect, and love.

3. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS?
Intimate Relationship
Select Few
Special Friends
Essential Relationships
Secondary Relationships

4. THE POINT: Lasting relationships are built on a simple formula: 3 + 1 = 2.

5. THREE IMPERATIVE ELEMENTS 1. CHEMISTRY
1. CHEMISTRY
A NATURAL CONNECTION between two people that results in a bond or common feeling between them.

6. Relational –
After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself I Samuel 18:1 NIV

7. From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family I Samuel 18:2 NIV

8. And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved…Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt I Samuel 18:3, 4 NIV

9. Romantic
Scarcely had I passed them when I found the one my heart loves. I held him and would not let him go till I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the room of the one who conceived me Song of Songs 3:4 NIV

10. How sweet is your love, my treasure, my bride
How sweet is your love, my treasure, my bride! How much better it is than wine! Your perfume is more fragrant than the richest of spices. Your lips, my bride, are as sweet as honey… Song of Songs 4:10, 11 NLT

11. COMPATIBLE
SIMILAR views in the most important issues in life. There will always be differences of opinion, but you must seek compromise in these areas.

12. There must be a strong attraction in two areas: Spiritually and Psychologically
There cannot be two different religions and different thinking on issues or decisions in the relationship.

13. Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-3 NIV

14. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interests of the others Philippians 2:2,3 NIV

15. LIFE CHANGING QUESTION “God what do you want us to do?”

16. COMMITMENT
The decision to stay in a relationship even if you don’t get your way.
Making choices that enhance your relationship.

17. So when you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him Ecclesiastes 5:4 NLT

18. It is better to say nothing than to promise something that you don’t follow through on Ecclesiastes 5:5 NLT

19. In such cases, your mouth is making you sin
In such cases, your mouth is making you sin. And don’t defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and he might wipe out everything you have achieved Ecclesiastes 5:6 NLT

20. RESOLVE PAST CONFLICTS by asking forgiveness or forgiving
RESOLVE PAST CONFLICTS by asking forgiveness or forgiving. Seek UNDERSTANDING (I Pet. 3:7). Understanding = INVESTIGATION. Agree to COMPROMISE, but not violate God’s commands! Stop your SELFISHNESS. Apply God’s Word and Pray

21. THE GLUE TO EVERY RELATIONSHIP
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. “ Proverbs 16:3 NIV

22. BE INTENTIONAL IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: 1
BE INTENTIONAL IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: 1. Develop a personal relationship to God…become a Christ Follower.

23. Know God’s Love - John 3:16
Admit your sin – Romans 3:23
Understand God’s Sacrifice – Romans 5:8
Make the Right Choice – Romans 10:9-10

24. Place Jesus Christ as the CENTER of your life.
3. Study what the Bible says about your Personal Life, your life as a Partner, and your life as a Partner.

25. Saturate every area you need to change with Prayer.
5. Choose to make those changes

26. Chemistry + Compatibility + Commitment + God = Two Who Are One

27. NEXT WEEK… God’s Rules for Love, Sex & Dating