John 15:09-17 True Friendship – audio

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Text: John 15:9-17

 

I. What are the characteristics of a friend?

A. One who loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17)

B. Shows himself friendly and sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24)

C. Gives gifts (Proverbs 19:6)

D. Loves purity of heart and has grace on his lips (Proverbs 22:11)

E. Gives hearty counsel, is not forsaken, and sharpens the countenance of another (Proverbs 27:9-10, 17)

 

II. Can we always trust our friends?

A. Do not trust them nor put confidence in them; rather, trust in God (Micah 7:5-7)

B. They are deceitful and speak lies, refusing to know God (Jeremiah 9:4-6)

 

III. Jesus was a friend…

A. …to tax collectors and sinners (Matthew 11:19; 9:9-13)

B. …as was Paul (1 Corinthians 9:19-22)

 

IV. Abraham was a friend of God (2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23; Genesis 15:6)

V. Was Judas a friend to Jesus?

A. Jesus called him “friend” after he betrayed Him with a kiss (Matthew 26:47-50)

B. A friend does not betray another (Psalm 41:9; 55:12-13)

 

VI. Was Peter a friend to Jesus?

A. Peter claimed that he would not deny Him, even if he had to die with Him (Matthew 26:31-35)

B. He denied Him three times before the rooster crowed, as Jesus said (Matthew 26:69-75)

 

VII. The Jews accused Pilate of not being a friend to Caesar because he allowed Jesus to call Himself a king (John 19:12)

 

VIII. Are we friends to Jesus?

A. We are if we keep His commandments (John 15:9-17)

B. Friendship with the world is enmity against God (James 4:4; 1 John 2:15-17; Galatians 1:4; 6:14)