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Why Real Connections Matter | VERIFIED (Pt. 1) | Filipe Santos

Why Real Connections Matter | VERIFIED (Pt. 1) | Filipe Santos

📺 LIVE ONLINE SERVICES each Sunday at 8:30am | 10:00am | 11:30am PT ◾️ Have you ever felt the disappointment of discovering that something you read was fake or something you saw was unacceptably wrong? Have you noticed people becoming so connected to bots and other forms of technology that they overlook the importance of personal, real connections? ◾️ We know AI has its own boon today. On the other hand, we also understand its rapid advancement - hard to know what and who to trust with information, what's real, what's not? And we see that too much dependence on technology might leave us stranded, isolated, depressed, disconnected, and cause other mental health issues. ◾️ So, how do we know where to draw the line? How can we cultivate genuine connections and differentiate between real relationships and artificial ones? Why do authentic friendships even matter? ◾️ Join us as we launch our new series, Verified. We invite you to come together to explore how we, as individuals and as a community, can distinguish truth from noise. Let's take a step back from the overwhelming influence of AI blurring the lines of reality, and reaffirm our understanding of who we are. Because as God's children, we truly deserve lasting strength, joy, and peace, making it better for ourselves and our loved ones. ✅ Check-in to let us support you in your journey. If you’re new here, you’ll also receive a free digital gift card! https://echo.church/checkin → ✋ Decided to follow Jesus? We’d love to guide you in the next steps in your faith journey! https://echo.church/yes → 💌 If this message encourages you, SHARE IT with a friend! LIKE & subscribe so you don’t miss our latest videos. → 🙏🏽Need Prayer? TEXT our Prayer Line: (408) 716-1675 Thanks for joining us! ====================

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Echo.Church | North San Jose Campus

1180 Murphy Ave, San Jose, CA 95131, USA

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|| "Over-reliance on AI may diminish interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, leading to social isolation and anxiety… reduced face-to-face interactions, increased loneliness, and technostress are main drawbacks."
~ National Library of Medicine
|| "The trouble with this is that when we seek out relationships with no vulnerability, we forget that vulnerability is really where empathy is born. I call this pretend empathy because the machine does not empathize with you. It does not care about you."
~ Sherry Turkle, MIT Psychologist
💡 Where There Is ABUNDANT LOVE, There Is OVERFLOWING JOY.
💡 Authentic LOVE FOR GOD Flows Into Authentic LOVE FOR PEOPLE.
💫 AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS ARE: 💫
1. SACRIFICIAL — "...lay down one's life for one's friends" ~ John 15:13 (NLT)
🔸 ARTIFICIAL CONNECTIONS: Convenient
𝐐: What's the level of sacrifice in your relationships? (Rate 1-5)
2. VULNERABLE — "Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything" ~ John 15:13 (NLT)
🔸 ARTIFICIAL CONNECTIONS: Superficial
𝐐: What's the level of vulnerability in your relationships? (Rate 1-5)
3. INTENTIONAL — "I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit" ~ John 15:13 (NLT)
🔸 ARTIFICIAL CONNECTIONS: Emotional
🔸 Some Friendships Start By ACCIDENT, But All Great Friendships Grow INTENTIONALLY
𝐐: How intentional am I with forming Friendships that lead me to a flourishing life? (Rate 1-5)
❔ What do you sense God asking you to do with today's message?
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King Of Kings 🎵 - by Hillsong Worship (Live)
Forever Satisfied 🎵 - by Echo Worship

📚 Verified Series Resources 📚

Studying the Bible can be a life-changing experience. It can also be downright confusing — its contents aren’t always easy to understand. If you’ve ever wanted to make sense of Scripture, or if you want to go deeper in studying the Bible, the resources below offer reading methods and study tools to make sense of the biblical text, and learn how to apply it to your life today. Click on the link below to view more resources for our Verified Series.
https://www.echo.church/verified/#resources

✔️ VERIFIED (Pt. 1): TBD ✔️

Life today can feel overwhelming — with AI blurring the lines of reality, it’s becoming harder to discern what’s true and what’s just noise. That same uncertainty often creeps into our own lives— we end up chasing quick fixes, surface-level connections, or even a version of faith that doesn’t go deep enough. The result? We’re left feeling empty and unsure of what’s real. But God invites us into something better. In our new series, Verified, we’ll explore how to move past the superficial and experience the depth, authenticity, and joy we were created for. Watch the video message on-demand on YouTube by clicking on the link below!
https://youtube.com/live/sYUlLf7Jx3k?feature=share

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About Echo.Church

We are a Christian church who desires to be a community defined by our love for God and for people. Whether you are curious about God, exploring Christianity, or wanting to mature in your existing relationship with God, we invite you to attend one of our practical teaching series on the weekend. Feel free to bring your friends with you!

If you would like to find out more about Echo.Church and our story, please check us out at: http://www.echo.church