Hall Sessions: Jesus, Friend of Sinners #1 | Sarah Cathie

Ever wondered if Jesus would hang out at a backyard party with your non-Church friends? This message explores what it means to be a true friend to those who don't know Christ, challenging us to move beyond surface-level kindness to genuine relationship.

Through personal stories of late-night Maccas runs and campfire conversations, Sarah Cathie dives into Jesus' radical approach to friendship with 'sinners'. The sermon unpacks how Jesus' interaction with Matthew the tax collector shows us that genuine love and connection, not judgment, is the key to sharing God's love effectively. It's a timely reminder that being 'unnecessarily culturally alien' might be holding us back from real gospel opportunities.

Bible Verses Referenced:

• Matthew 9:9-13 (Jesus calls Matthew)
• John 4 (Woman at the well reference)
• Luke 19 (Zacchaeus reference)
• Hosea 6:6 (I desire mercy, not sacrifice)