(2 Corinthians 5:17 TLB) When someone becomes a Christian, he

becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A

new life has begun!

Theme: GODLY SEED

(Genesis 1:11-12) Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-

bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it,

according to their various kinds.” And it was so. The land produced

vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees

bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that

it was good.

(Genesis 1:26-28) Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our

likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the

air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that

move along the ground.” So God created man in his own image, in the

image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God

blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill

the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of

the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

(Malachi 2:13-15) And this is the second thing you do: You cover the

altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping and crying; so He does not

regard the offering anymore, nor receive it with goodwill from your

hands. Yet you say, “For what reason?” Because the Lord has been

witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have

dealt treacherously; yet she is your companion and your wife by

covenant. But did He not make them one, having a remnant of the

Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring. Therefore take heed to

your spirit, and let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth.

✔️ Relationships are spiritual.

✔️ Relationships have a lasting impact.

✔️ Relationship choices are critical.

Theme: NEW FRIENDS

(Proverbs 27:19 GN) A mirror reflects a man’s face but what he is really

like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.

Am I nurturing important relationships?

(Galatians 5:13-15) Serve one another in love. The entire law is

summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you

will be destroyed by each other.

2. Am I severing harmful relationships?

(1 Corinthians 15:33) Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts

good character.

(Proverbs 13:20) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a

companion of fools suffers harm.

(Proverbs 12:26) A righteous man is cautious in friendships.

(2 Corinthians 6:14) Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.

For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or

what fellowship can light have with darkness?

3. Am I initiating meaningful relationships?

(Proverbs 18:24) A man of many companions may come to ruin,

but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

(John 15:15) I no longer call you servants, because a servant does

not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends.

WINTER/SPRING SMALL GROUPS

The small group semester is 13 weeks – February 2 – April 22.

There are all types of groups, but most fall into 1 of 5 categories:

Students – Marriage – Women – Men -Freedom

Start by using our online search engine to find the perfect location,

time, and type of group for you. Or email info@churchofthepines.com

Choose a few groups to check out, and be sure to call before you

visit to confirm the time and location of the meeting.

After a few visits, choose the one right for you and get ready.

All scripture is from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.