I’ll Be A Friend To Jesus John 15:14 Purpose: To show the importance of obedience in our relationship with God and Jesus.

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I’ll Be A Friend To Jesus John 15:14 Purpose: To show the importance of obedience in our relationship with God and Jesus.

Introduction What does it mean to be a friend to Jesus? Our text, John 15:14, sets the condition of obedience in order to be a friend of Jesus. Love, joy, obedience, sacrifice and friendship are all included in John 15:9-14. Are you a friend to Jesus?

The Song The song, “I’ll Be A Friend To Jesus,” (1922, public domain) was written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. ( ). He wrote the lyrics to 5,000 hymns including “Count Your Blessings,” “No Not One” and “Higher Ground.”

Verse 1: Friendship is needed They tried my Lord and Master, With no one to defend; Within the halls of Pilate He stood without a friend. We are disappointed when friends fail us. Judas betrayed. Peter denied. They all scattered. Where were the friends?

Verse 2: Friendship is difficult The world may turn against Him, I’ll love Him to the end. And while on earth I’m living. My Lord shall have a friend. Peter and others were willing to die rather than deny. But they fled. Matt. 26: Jesus knows we can recover from failures. Luke 22:31-32.

Verse 3: Friendship is demonstrated I’ll do what He may bid me; I’ll go where He may send; I’ll try each flying moment. To prove that I’m His friend. Abraham is a “friend of God,” a model for us. Gen. 12:1-5; 22:1-14; Jas. 2:21-26; Heb. 11:8- 10, Willing to move, to sacrifice.

Verse 4: Friendship is shared To all who need a Savior, My Friend I’ll recommend; Because He brought salvation, Is why I am His friend. Make disciples and teach them to observe all things. Matt. 28: How can we be His friend and not share Him?

Refrain: Friendship is forever I’ll be a friend to Jesus, My life for Him I’ll spend; I’ll be a friend to Jesus, Until my years shall end. Are you willing to serve Jesus for your life? Persecutions arise, some leave Christ, some stay. Rev. 2:10. Faithful until death.

Conclusion “But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” Proverbs 18:24b. Stick close to Jesus in your life. – Listen to the Lord’s will from the Bible. – Pray constantly. Keep communication open. – Worship with purpose and sincerity. – Build up His people around you. And………..

Be A Friend To Jesus