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ARE YOU A FRIEND OF GOD?          2/1/09

John 15:12-17

Focus: Jesus is our greatest friend. Are you His friend? A friend of God loves God and His disciples. A friend of God obeys His commands. A friend of God knows God’s will. A friend of God is fruitful. A true friend of God considers it the greatest honor to be called the friend of God.

  1. A FRIEND OF GOD LOVES
    1. They love God. Matt 22:37-40
    2. They love other believers. Vs. 12
    3. They love even their enemies. Matt 5:44
  2. A FRIEND OF GOD OBEYS
    1. They choose to serve God. Vs 14
    2. They choose to serve others. Matt 20:28
    3. They choose to serve their enemies. Matt 5:38-42
  3. A FRIEND OF GOD KNOWS
    1. They know God has chosen them. Vs.16
    2. They know God has ordained (appointed) them for His work. Vs. 16
    3. They know God will answer their prayers. Vs.16
  4. A FRIEND OF GOD IS FRUITFUL
    1. They go and do God’s will. Vs. 16
    2. They bring forth fruit. Acts 6:7
    3. Their fruit remains. McFerrin Church 61 years.
  5. CONCLUSION: A friend of God loves, obeys, knows, and is fruitful in the Lord’s work. They consider it the greatest honor to be called the friend