“You have neighbors and I have neighbors, but are you friends? Friends live life together — and the truth is, we need friends. Kids seem to make friends so quickly, just go to a playground and you’ll see it happen in minutes. But as adults, it’s harder. Who are your friends? And what do you think Jesus’ friends were like? Do you think they were perfect because He is perfect? Think again. Jesus was called a friend of sinners. Just look at Zacchaeus — a man everyone else avoided, but Jesus stopped, called him by name, and went to his house. That friendship changed his life forever. That’s great news for you and me, because it means Jesus is not afraid of our mess. He calls us His friends. So who are your friends?”Recorded live at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, Minnesota, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Pastor Nick Olson preaching.