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Palmer, Earl - Friendship

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Friendship
by Earl Palmer
Text: John 15:12–17
Topic: How we can prove our friendship
Big Idea: Jesus provides the example of how to be a friend.
Keywords: Christ, love of; Community; Forgiveness; Friendship; Friendship of God; Good deeds; Love, divine; Love, human; Prayer; Priorities; Service; Unselfishness



The first proof of friendship: What I do for you
  • Jesus tells the disciples he will lay down his life for them.
  • Illustration: The car-trouble friendship test.
The second proof of friendship: I confide in you
  • Jesus calls the disciples friends, instead of servants.
  • Illustration: Student cramming for exam calculates the value of friendships.
  • God wants to know what you think.
The third proof of friendship: Love as Jesus loved
  • Jesus says we must lay down our lives for our friends.
  • His words are more about friendship than obedience.
  • Illustration: Hearst Castle tour guide offers a treasure.
  • We know we are forgiven when we forgive others.
  • Illustration: Estate’s caretaker gives away his master’s treasures.
  • We give away the treasures of Jesus, our friend.
The fourth proof of friendship: Prayer
  • Jesus tells the disciples to use his name with the Father in prayer.
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