Jesus, Friend | Dr. Tom Pace Preaching | 3.22.26

This sermon explores the profound truth that Jesus calls us friends, not servants, emphasizing that the essence of Christian faith is relationship. Through examining five characteristics of friendship—presence, joy, honesty, alignment, and advocacy—the message reveals how Jesus embodies perfect friendship with us. The sermon addresses the universal human experience of loneliness and offers hope that through Christ, we are never truly alone. It challenges believers to move beyond religious pretense to authentic relationship with Jesus, while also calling them to align their lives with His mission and work alongside Him for the kingdom of God.