Podcast appearances and mentions of jesus friend

2 Samuel 1:17-27 - Jesus Friend to Sinners (22 February 2026)

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Phil Rasmussen // Billings

Stephen Masters // Missoula

Stephen Masters // Missoula

This week we focus on “Jesus friends” and how God uses others in our lives to help us become more like Christ. Learn the three characteristics of a Jesus friend—motivating, grace-filled, and truth-telling—and why the best way to have one is to be one.

This week we focus on “Jesus friends” and how God uses others in our lives to help us become more like Christ. Learn the three characteristics of a Jesus friend—motivating, grace-filled, and truth-telling—and why the best way to have one is to be one.

Phil Rasmussen // Billings

Columbia Falls // Josh Ramsay 

Columbia Falls // Josh Ramsay 

Sunday, January 18 2026 pm

From our advent series, Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King, and Friend.

This message continues our series through the Gospel of Mark. We explore a story where Jesus finds Himself among people of questionable reputation. Yet this scene is far more than a moment of social tension—it is deeply theological, revealing the heart of God's kingdom and what life looks like when grace welcomes sinners to the table. Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:13-17

Jesus Friend of Sinners | Mark 2:13–17Jesus still meets people right where they are. In this service, we worship the risen King and dive into Mark 2:13–17, where Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), eats with “tax collectors and sinners,” and shows us what grace really looks like. Pastor unpacks why large crowds followed Jesus, what it means that He's a friend of sinners (without winking at sin), and how mercy (not empty ritual) is God's heart for you. If you've ever felt unworthy, this message is for you. Key TakeawaysJesus calls unlikely people (like Levi) and gives them a new identity and purpose.God is unbelievably patient with sinners and utterly intolerant of sin.“Mercy, not sacrifice”: the point of religion is a real relationship with Jesus.You can come to Jesus as you are and He will not leave you as you were.The church grows because God wants more people saved. We keep making room. ScripturesMark 2:13–17; Matthew 9:9–13; Luke 5:27–32; John 8:1–11; Romans 3:23–24; Hosea 6:6; Isaiah 55:6–7; Psalm 1; Proverbs 11:24–25; Matthew 7:3–5

Dr. Billy Gotcher, professor of Theology and director of the DMin program, shares how Jesus lovingly confronts Nicodemus and makes practical application for us today.

Dr. Pearson Johnson, Director of Academics and Mentoring at BJU Seminary, gives an introduction to this year's chapel series—Jesus, Friend of Sinners.

Part 15 in series The post Meeting with Jesus: Friends and Forgiveness appeared first on Redeemer Community Church.

God Stories Sunday, August 3, 2025

August 3, 2025 - Brian Mashburn

Sermon 07-27-25  "Jesus Friend of Sinners” - Luke 18:35-19:10 - Pastor Sean Dougherty. The Sunday morning sermon of First Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.

Greg shares how true friendship with Jesus means not only receiving His love, help, and leadership, but also responding with trust, devotion, and a willingness to love and serve as He does.Stream additional content at https://www.youtube.com/c/RockPointeChurchFM

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Sermons Archive RSS John 15:16 NKJV You did not choose Me, but I chose you Acts 17:24-27 "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth . . . he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else . . . he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.” Paul continues, “God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us." Isaiah 55:6 NKJV Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Psalms 14:2 NKJV The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. Romans 3:10-11 NKJV As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. Genesis 28:16 NKJV “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” Psalms 63:1-4 NKJV O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:10 NKJV "I will visit you" John 3:16-17 NKJV For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. Psalms 27:4 NKJV One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple. Psalms 105:3 NKJV Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! Matthew 7:7-8 NKJV “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Romans 3:23 NKJV "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Luke 5:31-32 NKJV Jesus answered and said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” I Timothy 1:15 NKJV "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." II Corinthians 5:21 NKJV For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. I Peter 3:18 NKJV For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, Romans 4:25 NKJV who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification. John 20:21 NKJV So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” Revelation 3:20 NKJV Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Sermon Discussion Questions:What does Zacchaeus's story teach us about faith, repentance, and transformation? What does the story say about how we can experience salvation? What are some examples of how we might "seek and save the lost" in our own lives? What are some examples of how God's grace has impacted our own lives? How does this story challenge our understanding of social status and worth?

What is evangelism? The phrase "preach the gospel" is the common definition for the Greek word "euaggelizo" which means "to evangelize." We practically see evangelism in the body of Christ as the sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ - His death, resurrection, and ascension - and this Gospel message is for the whole world! In Mark 16:15, Jesus said to his disciples, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”' Luke 15 is a powerful embodiment of these truths and Jesus shares three parables—the Lost Sheep, theLost Coin, and the Prodigal Son—to illustrate God's deep love for the lost and His desire for them to be saved. These stories provide key insights into evangelism, emphasizing the importance of seeking, valuing, and celebrating those who return to God.

Friends! Have you gotten my new book It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn yet? If not, listen to today's guest give a review of the book at the end of the podcast and be inspired to get your copy right here today! I met today's guest, Aubrey McGowan, at a home school mom conference called Wild and Free! What a fun way to meet this guy. Aubrey and his wife Jen are tremendous musicians, and they have performed at many of the Wild and Free conferences I have been a part of. Aubrey is also creative in other ways: he's a passionate communicator and a gifted writer. In today's episode we are talking about Aubrey's new book, Filter the Noise: how to Hear God's Voice in a Culture of Chaos. We have so much noise in our life--the noise of the physical world, the noise of the digital world and the inner noise—those voices in our head that so often tell us things that aren't true. Aubrey asks the question: what does Christ say to this?  While the world tells us we always need more, Christ tells us He is enough. Aubrey shares with us the practice he outlines in the book that can help us filter the noise we don't want or need in this life. But Aubrey reminds us: “The power is in Jesus, not in the practice” This practice is a way to point people to Jesus Friends, this is a longer than usual episode, but when Aubrey gets fired up he brings the wisdom and the fire and I don't want to stop him! So sit down, grab a cup of coffee and be inspired by what Aubrey shares here. Let's go!  Resources from this episode: Quote from Gordon Hempton: "We have an epidemic of extinction of quiet places in our world." Pray Psalm 23 every morning Find the book God's Smuggler here Quote by Corrie ten Boom “If the devil can't make you sin he'll make you busy”  Where to find Aubrey: Find Aubrey's book here Find Aubrey's website here Find Aubrey on Instagram here Find Aubrey's Family Field Guide ministry here Find Aubrey's men's ministry Whetstone here Listen to Aubrey and Jen's music here The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org 

Mark 2:13-17

Jesus casts out a legion of demons from a possessed man, but those who witness it fail to recognize His divinity.

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Preacher:  Pastor Chris Weniger Passage:  Mark 2:13-17 Series:  A Light Dawns in Galilee – Mark 1-6 For more information about Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, please visit us at rmpca.org. 

Jesus was often criticized for spending time with sinners, yet His ministry was marked by compassion, truth, and a willingness to reach those who were lost. In this sermon, Jeff Peterson explores how Jesus, the Friend of Sinners, exemplified love without compromise, calling sinners to repentance while extending grace.

Jesus was often criticized for spending time with sinners, yet His ministry was marked by compassion, truth, and a willingness to reach those who were lost. In this sermon, Jeff Peterson explores how Jesus, the Friend of Sinners, exemplified love without compromise, calling sinners to repentance while extending grace.

Since the beginning, God desired to be King of His people. Unlike other nations who depended on human kings to rule, God's people would be governed by God Himself. But we tend to go our own way, but God finds another way through Jesus. Listen to this message from Pastor John. Also, we highly encourage you to download the Church Center App if you want more information about the church. The app will be able to guide you toward our Calendar of Events, ways to Give, and fill out a Connect Card. 

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How do we reignite a passion for Jesus? Pastor Aaron delves into how we can rekindle our relationship with Christ and deepen our friendship with God. Don't miss this incredible message on how to reignite your faith and renew your passion for Jesus. Thank you for listening to this life changing message from Radiant Church. We pray this moves you closer to Christ and encourages you.

In this message from Luke 15, Adrian Rogers shares how the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son show how much God loves us, and why Jesus is a friend of sinners. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29

In Luke 15, Jesus responds to the Pharisees' criticism with three parables: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares how these stories show how much God loves us, and why Jesus is a friend of sinners.