Friendship with Christ – Northside Christian Church

Friendship with Christ

Wayne Bushnell | Jun 13, 2021

Sermon Notes

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Sermon notes

We need to avoid two errors when thinking about friendship with Jesus:

  • One is flippantly calling Jesus a “chum,” “buddy,” or “pal”
  • The other is to so emphasize Jesus’s kingship that we neglect his companionship.

You should view Jesus as your friend for three reasons:

1. Jesus calls you His friend

Three pieces of evidence Jesus was sincere in friendship.

  • Jesus opened his heart with transparency.
  • Jesus called his disciples friends even when he knew he would be abandoned.
  • Jesus died on the cross to prove his friendship.

2. Jesus turns sinners into friends.

3. Jesus died to make you his friend.

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Wayne Bushnell

Wayne Bushnell

Wayne Bushnell is the Lead Minister at Northside Christian Church. He has been serving NCC since 1994.