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Shedding The Weight of Relationships

Pastor Nate
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May 4, 2025

Main Idea

Pastor Nate Popejoy helped us understand that one of the heaviest weights we carry can come from the wrong relationships in our lives. Choosing the right friends is not just helpful—it’s essential for spiritual and emotional growth. Godly, life-giving relationships sharpen us, carry us when we’re weak, and bring us closer to Jesus. Through the story in Mark 2, we saw that our community matters deeply to our walk with Christ. Relationships that are careless or ungodly can hold us back, while faith-filled friendships can propel us forward. This message challenged us to inspect who we surround ourselves with and make the intentional choice to shed relational weight that hinders us from walking in purpose and healing.

Scripture References

Proverbs 12:26, Mark 2:1-5 11-12, Proverbs 27:17, John 13:35

What kinds of relationships are currently weighing you down, and why do you think you're holding onto them?

You are only as sick as your secrets—real healing happens in trusted, godly relationships.

How have you experienced the power of godly friendships in your walk with Jesus?

Discussion Questions:

What does it look like to 'carry each other’s mats' in your own community?

Why is it important to have people around you who will do the hard work with you spiritually?

How can you intentionally bring others closer to Jesus through your relationships?

What others saw as reckless, Jesus saw as relentless—faith-filled friends change everything.

Summary

In his sermon 'Shedding The Weight of Relationships,' Pastor Nate Popejoy invited us to consider what relational baggage we’re still carrying. Using Proverbs and the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, he highlighted how vital it is to choose our friends with wisdom and care. Healthy, Christ-centered relationships carry each other’s burdens, work through challenges, and relentlessly pursue Jesus together. Pastor Nate reminded us that our healing and breakthrough often come through community and that our secrets can keep us sick if we don’t allow trusted people in. He emphasized the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who make us better, not bitter. The call was clear: join a life-giving group, build faith-filled friendships, and shed the weight of relationships that drag us down.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Join a TC Group this week and start building the kind of relationships that bring you closer to Jesus.

Take inventory of your current relationships and release the ones pulling you away from God’s purpose.

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