Scripting the Flip - Ecclesiastes - Chapter 4

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Ecclesiastes series.

We were made for friendship, but we're living through a friendship famine. In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon reflects on a life filled with accomplishments but lacking deep connection. His words are hauntingly honest: without true friends, even success feels hollow.

In this message, we'll explore why friendship is so hard today, why it matters more than ever, and how the church can be a healing place to form lasting relationships. Whether you're surrounded by people or feeling painfully alone, this conversation might change the way you pursue community.

Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 29, 2025, at 10:15am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.

Key Moments

00:00 Welcome
01:01 Message: The Friendship Famine
05:29 Solomon's Insights on Friendship
07:21 Eight Reasons Why Friendship Matters
20:58 The Friendship Recession
24:48 Barriers to Making Friends
30:30 Understanding Different Levels of Friendship
35:04 Practical Steps to Cultivate Friendships

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