Friendship MP3 Sermons

A few years ago, I did a post on this topic. The church where I was going to at that time was thriving with a lot of people but I was struggling with friendships there. I had quite a few acquaintances but very little in close friends outside of my wife. Earlier in my Christian life, I pursued friendships because that was one of my core values. Over the years, I struggled in pursuing friendships with others because of the lack of reciprocation I got from them. Taking the initiative is not always easy when you feel it is in vain. I found many people do not want to pursue me. I remember one person even question my motives of wanting friends. Outside of my wife, daughter and family members, who wants to know me, who really cares about me? I struggled a lot 2 years ago because of the loss of my daughter, a lot of those acquaintances came, did their thing in grief in encouraging me and my family, and then went away. The few friends I had, stuck with me over the years, but, because of busyness and life, couldn't always be there.
Over the course of my Christian life, I have to learn to trust in Jesus, to know him as a friend. This process of sanctification is not easy, especially since our Lord is invisible to our eyes. God is a provider, but there has been many times where I don't trust him and pray to him to provide fellowship for me. He says in his word to ask him and he will provide. The problem with me is that I don't ask. This is hard and humbling.
Thankfully, God has provided audio resources for me and for us to listen to so that we can be strengthen by faith. Here is what I have found:
Gary Inrig

• Quality Friendship - PDF and Audio

Paul Tripp

• Being a Friend Who Can Make a Difference

Covenant Life Church

• Together Series
• Biblical Friendships

Monergism MP3 Library

• Community & Friendship Page

Sermon Audio

• Friendship Page