I'm Better Off Alone (FUSE) (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

In this FUSE weekend sermon, we explore the lie 'I'm better off alone' and confront it with the truth that friends are truly invaluable. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, we learn that two are indeed better than one. The scripture illustrates three key aspects of friendship: propping up when falling, pressing in when cold, and pushing back when attacked. These principles remind us of the importance of both offering and receiving support in our relationships. The message challenges us to be the kind of friends who actively engage in these practices, fostering deeper connections and spiritual growth within our community.

0:00 - Introduction: Fuse Sunday and Welcome
1:20 - Fuse and the Series on Relationships: Lies About Love
3:20 - The Lie: "I'm Better Off Alone"
3:40 - Reasons We Tell Ourselves We're Better Off Alone
7:30 - The Truth: "Friends Are Really Good" (Ecclesiastes 4:9)
8:07 - Caitlin's Spanish Project: The Importance of Personal Relationships
15:10 - How to Be a Good Friend
15:46 - Friends Who Prop Up When They’re Falling
21:05 - Friends Who Press In When They’re Cold
22:34 - Friends Who Push Back When They’re Attacked
28:02 - The Example of Jesus: The Ultimate Friend
29:55 - Conclusion and Prayer

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