Casting Crowns - Jesus, Friend Of Sinners (with lyrics)

[@amyli092]

I've been sitting in my room with only one dim light on, crying my eyes out off and on for the past 30 minutes or so.... the only thing that's going through my mind as I listen to this is that I need Jesus now more than ever. I don't know myself with Him, and keeping God in life is something I don't want to take lightly or for granted anymore. I just feel so dejected and depleted from my trauma.... Please help me, Lord. Your will is for my good. I'm sorry for all the times I wasn't able to recognize that.... 😢😞

[@leonaho6555]

I pray you may find healing. You are not alone.

[@MaryC-gh7tg]

You are worthy and loved. Take it from me, no matter what you're going through God is right in it with you. Never let him go. God bless you

[@wadeunderhile7977]

God bless you and don't give up

[@Tairn1234]

Whether your trial is over or not, may the Amen bless you beyond measure with peace that cannot be taken away.

[@Bubbalovesme23]

You are so loved by JESUS. GOD Bless you ❤️🙏✝️❤️

[@Mark_Grand]

This song is so true, and we need God to break our hearts for what breaks his, because sometimes we just "play church" and we don't really have a burden for winning souls or for worshipping God! Prayer warriors everywhere need to pray for "Christians" to really get a burden for God instead of just going through the motions!

[@ldcoffey3060]

More Revelant Today Than Ever. We Have To Do Better. Holy Spirit Guide Us.

[@Elizabethlynn123]

Amen.

[@josiewelsy1]

***Nobody knows what we're for only what we're against when we judge the wounded...*** What if we put down our signs, crossed over the lines and love like you did!

[@letinhsong8024]

I know, that's the line that got me the first time I ever heard it, the first time I ever even heard Casting Crowns on the radio, because of this song I went out and bought their CD, and believe me, that's a rare thing for me to do! Probably the only one I've bought in two years, other than Christmas albums.

[@bigskyfinancialgroup2516]

This was one of the 1st songs I listened to 10 years ago when JESUS found me. And this morning I listen to it and thank GOD for changing this wretch of a man like me. The least of the least, horrible man. Facing no hope and suicide was my way out. Facing problems and no way out. 1st time I ever prayed. Really prayed asking for help on top of a mountain. And bam. HE found me. Took the world right off my chest. A testimony that is truly unbelievable. My precious brothers and sisters out there. Truly SEEK HIM with all your ❤. Our mighty JESUS deserves it all. Do not be afraid to tell others about Our KING. I truly am a walking miracle. Thank you JESUS ❤.

[@ChristCoordinates]

Matthew 7:1,2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

[@maryannedeleon385]

"Break our hearts for what breaks yours."

[@bigskyfinancialgroup2516]

AMEN sister.

[@loripenn902]

Athiesm breaks God heart I don't care what your sin is...just don't die athiest ♡

[@isidroperez9805]

Thank you LORD for your mercy, for your forgivness and your grace.

[@lizzieoi7197]

Amen.! :)

[@nhieatm3476]

LORD forgive me.i know your love is endures forever.create me a new Heart. In JESUS NAME. Amen

[@lolahorak1099]

I think the ones that do not like this song are the ones pointing fingers. Maybe they should listen again, but really listen this time. Maybe, just maybe, the song is talking about them. Praise the Lord, this song convicted me!

[@samanthanoble6865]

Amen!

[@MrCubFan415]

I think you mean convinced. Convicted would mean declared guilty, which I highly doubt is what you meant to say :)

[@1ReluctantSaint]

I cry every time I hear this song....I WAS that lost cause, I WAS that outcast, but He died for sinners just like me, and now I AM that greatful leper at His feet. I didn't come to Him by someone telling me they loved me, but hated my sin. I came to Him as David Crowder's song puts it, "Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes". Now all I want is for others like me to see His grace in my eyes, see His love in my actions, and to hear His voice in my words.

[@kareninalabama]

Amen! We were ALL that lost cause, we were ALL that outcast. Unfortunately, after receiving our gift of salvation, some of us forget this and begin to mistake the righteousness of Christ that covers our sins for our **own** righteousness, forgetting that NONE is righteous, not one, without the sacrificed blood of Christ.

[@barbarabeeson7039]

What a beautiful response- exactly what I needed and want too

[@hispuregarden]

On this, my birthday, I'm dedicating this song to myself as a continuous reminder of the kind of believer I must be in order that others may NEVER trip over me on their way to the Savior.

[@billyweems3796]

For sinners such as myself. YES!

[@cheriosgoraseb8338]

This song should be a wake up call for us christians who think we are much more important, love and better then those who dont know Christ. I love the this song and I love people. ''God give me a heart like yours''

[@SainteChapelle]

Mark 1:15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel."

[@jj_hoolio]

Whoo. Takes my breath away. It's the first song that I sing when I have a secular song stuck in my head; it washes it away, lol.

[@stoneminer4464]

Same! Doing it right now, in fact. :)

[@bryan4jesus_]

Romans 5:8 For yet we were still sinners Christ Died for us.

[@turtletruckdirt7139]

Phil, so should all sinners. We have all lied, yet there's someone out there who loves us whether it's God or people. I'm not saying homosexuality is right, but neither are any of our sins. This song says it beautifully. "A plank eyed saint with dirty hands and a heart divided..."

[@j-yoshi6474]

1 Cor. 6 says the homosexuality doesn't get people into heaven, but the verse immediately after the one that says that proves this isn't the end of the story and that there is hope :)

[@ernestgann3402]

+Josh Layng " I was delivered from 24 years of drug ,alcohol, abuse, I was also delivered from homosexuality and prostitution. When I received my calling ; God told me he would send me back to the same pit he brought me out of to preach the gospel. I'm a living testimony of God's grace !

[@shem3405]

We all fall short of Gods Glory everyday but he loves us and that is how we should love even when someone fails we should always love them and forgive them.

[@sierranevadasurgicalassoci3581]

How could people dislike this when it's such a beautiful true song! Praise the Lord!

[@purpleroyalty3290]

Amen

[@danielbrunt4834]

This might be my favorite worship song I've ever heard. So poignant and raw.

[@unburriedtalents599]

This just came on the radio and I'm so grateful this music was out when I first got saved. Classic. Powerful. Ty & God bless. 🧡🙌🏽😇🙏🏼

[@joesutliff860]

I love this song it really puts the Christ in Christian

[@Natedawg1998]

This comment section saddened me more than any I've ever read, Christians are supposed to be better than this... The song lyric, "the worlds running to you, but their tripping over me," applies because Jesus told his disciples and all his followers that the only way to convert every time is to show his level of love and compassion... I don't see it anymore... "Nobody knows what we're for, only what we're against when we judge the wounded," no a bible verse, but true nonetheless

[@NightOwl1515]

Exactly brother, He said that the world would hate us, He didn't say that we should give them a reason to.

[@NatureGoesRawr]

@Nathan and Steampunk, Indeed :c

[@jasmynpolitethebraillefana4179]

Jesus also said as Christians we will be persecuted like he but we must stand strong in him and not care about peoples approval.

[@beautyhunter2286]

@@jasmynpolitethebraillefana4179 Still, the one thing Christ is known for is love. The people who even orchestrated his death and that of his disciples were not really the pagans but the "righteous" ones aka Judaism which at the time was the "Christianity" of today.

[@OneLaw214]

sadly so. Anyone who has ever asked "Jesus Break Our Hearts for what breaks yours!" Will never mock even the least

[@LauraHonegger-li4bn]

HE is my friend.... even though I have done so much to hurt HIM. Praise HIM forever!!!! I love You LORD!

[@charlottekryder6554]

The Lord Jesus is the answer to our problems and challenges, Only He is all pure and all powerful!!

[@cjwom8953]

Im going through a season in my life where God is really showing me the power fear, pride, and judging, and how it stops you from getting anywhere. His power is greater though , and He wants us to let go and give it all to Him. This song is so good, because its showing how we need to show mercy and grace to these people instead judging them. Give the people the benifit of the doubt. You dont know what there going through, and how they grew up. That doesnt mean Im saying what their doing is right...but how are we going to lead people to Christ if all they know about us is that we judge, and arent taking the oppurtunitys to show love. Its not worth it...it brings you down, them down, and certainly doesnt please God. "So Jesus friend of sinners..open our eyes to the world of our pointing fingers. Let our hearts be lead by mercy, and Break our hearts for what breaks Yours."

[@pattymartin3801]

This song changed my life, and the way I treat people!

[@vickyamyx-uo1wd]

With the state of the world and all the violence and evil that seems to be becoming the norm, as a Christian I have failed. I have been one of the judgemental. This song says it all. And like the lyrics say "break our hearts for what breaks Your's.

[@BabyDuh95]

the message in this song is so powerful. I could listen to it on repeat for days

[@sussanna4243]

Jesus my faithful friend❤❤

[@kaynath]

Casting Crowns. i thank God for placing this song in your heart to sing to me, to remind me who i am, this song is my pray. I pray for you Casting Crowns that God will continue to bless you with the right words to write your song to sing to us. I love all your music, voices, words that I have heard so far. Great job and keep it up.

[@marji889]

Jesus ,friend of this sinne r thanks for putting up with my attitude....

[@mikepeerdata]

God Bless you Brother. I pray one day you get back to The Lord and Walk with him. I pray that you make all things right with God. There is only one answer for the things you mentioned. Those that are pointing and judging people need to stand back and look at their own lives. Worry about their own salvation and weep and pray for others, but NEVER Condemn. Unfortunately, Christians and any other Religious Group live in the Flesh. The Devil runs this world. One day that will all Change. God Bless.

[@PrudenceMulenga-uu9qe]

When we're in sin Gods love , Mercy and grace was sufficient 😢

[@alandrabrannon]

2020.... This song is more relevant than ever. Let our hearts be led by mercy.

[@SainteChapelle]

21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ --Matthew 7:21-23

[@Justwatchedyou]

It never fails to amaze how many people dont know the difference between judge and condemn. We are called to judge. We cant tell whats right and wrong without judging. To condemn is not our place. "the sword was never ours to swing." Its a small argument over terminology yet the difference is the detail that holds the power. Its not the judgement that is the offence its the condemnation, which is a sword we are not allowed to swing.

[@leonaho6555]

This song reminds me of how Jesus reached out to the Samaritan woman at the well although people would disapprove of Him talking to her. Christ healed people with leprosy although others stayed away from them because they considered them "unclean." Jesus offered both physical healing and forgiveness to the lives He touched. When the thief on the cross asked Jesus to remember him, Jesus said that they would meet in Paradise. Jesus called even a tax collector to follow Him, although they were seen as thieves. Jesus even forgave the disciple Peter after he denied knowing Christ 3 times. I am reminded that every Christ-follower was once an unbeliever. I still have hope that the people I love may be saved, and I pray for them. Thank you deeply to Casting Crowns for such wonderful lyrics and music. ❤

[@jessicajoyrios]

this song personally touched my heart and soul tremendously...just passing on the blessing sing sing sing unto our savior and Heavenly Father creator of heaven and earth and all that is in it ...you may call him Jesus but I am no longer ashamed or fearful to say that i lovingly call him YaHuWaH.....I love you all dearly....sing sing sing praise and worship draws his presence nigh keep singing I love you all much love peace and prayers jessicAH joy

[@NateK94]

And.. Telling them exactly WHAT their sins are is NOT JUDGING THEM!!! That's what he's saying!

[@reyvalrussellmanso7799]

nice timing. my devotion this morning is at John 8:1-...

[@KingofChickens1]

Jesus lead the way

[@CrazyBlonde97]

I absolutely L O V E this song. It always makes me feel better no matter what because I know that before I knew who Jesus was I was that lost cause and I was the outcast. I always remember that God is good and His love endures forever!

[@therookie5714]

Hope you are doing well now. God bless

[@miriamihura4137]

if i say i have no sins am lying.thats why Jesus is my friend because he understand my weakness.

[@reubenthenebuer]

The lyrics behind this song are really powerful. God has really blessed Casting Crowns with music, and in return they have blessed me and so many people. My eyes have really been opened to the world at the end of my pointing finger. I'm trying not to judge with plankful eyes. thank you Casting Crowns for an amazing eye-opening song!

[@patearly9492]

Just found a new favorite song. God bless everyone

[@TonkaTruck417]

Love God and Love others Let's go Christians It's time that we as followers of Christ start acting like Him

[@PeetaLuv]

Jesus friend of sinners, help me see the wounded call to you..

[@xsugawifey8606]

love love this song and casting crown...God bless you...one way Jesus PERIOD.

[@DiegoMartinez-rn8fe]

8 years later here I am. Wishing the church would revisit these songs in 2021

[@ChristianKid101]

We aren't all this way I promise. I'm sorry that other Christians treated you so badly. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'll be here for you.

[@aLoTuTuSa]

This song definitely hit home! Speaking for myself, I sometmes get too consumed about MY issues, My struggles and MY salvation, but we forget whats Jesus' Great Commision was.. Thank you for writing a profound song, thank you sincerely for your ministry! :)

[@wolfstar675]

I'm not that much into Christian music but this song is very good.

[@elgranyosoy7]

Love this song Love it.

[@BEEBEE159]

"Let he who is without sin throw the first stone." Anyone? Anyone?

[@marcorpa]

Simply loved this song, thank you Lord for your inspiration in the mind and heart this group.

[@kaledmasterme]

are we not all sinners, even if we belong, God forgive us all, we do not always mean to sin but there is always something we do wrong it just needs to be recognised and dealt with by the Father, making us into the image of Christ, we just need to be in continual obedience to Him and let the Holy spirit do His wonderful work. God have mercy and help us all.

[@rosedarkling]

Well, Jesus is our friend - not only that, He is our Savior from our sins. We must become like Him - a heart broken friend of His that will reach out and love like He does. :) He died for us. :)

[@BrendaMarciniszyn]

One of my favorites. I was the outcast, I was the lost cause, but a grateful lepor at His feet.

[@rogerpekarek701]

What it's saying is that we all are sinners and the he loves us even though we are sinners. @ comment v

[@keptyeti]

Thanks to this message we won't see any more Christians condemning and judging the rest of us. Now we're all going to finally get along! Thanks, Casting Crowns!

[@ruthgutierrez7100]

He is the Saviour WE ARE ALL SINNERS ... Jesus Loves You and Me :) Share the Gospel in a Simple way ;)

[@kg31goddess]

I know what you're feeling. I'm a Pansexual Christian, I don't understand why people do those things either but I want to let you know you're not the only one out there. At my college we even started an LGBTQ Bible Study. It may not be easy but no matter what others say God loves you and there are other Christians out there who will not judge you or reject you. I pray God may bless you and help you find a group of Christians, and a Church that will show you His love.

[@natereath4966]

Can you explain that a bit more? What do you mean by an LGBTQ bible study?

[@Jacoboby1]

Jesus Friend of Sinners like all of us. He died for sinners like all of us, and I will love him even when I have to stand before him and make my case. I can never reach heaven on my own, but somebody has already picked me up and met me half way. It's time we went all the way with the one who died for us. Jesus is the way the truth and the life...we find the father through him

[@HOYANA2024]

15-08-2023 GOD BLESS YOU FOR BEING A BLESSING IN MY LIFE, CASTING CROWNS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kpax2066]

I'm newly 64 years old, and I have loved Linkin Park ever since I heard the first song of theirs. My heart broke when I heard of Chester Bennington's suicide. I wish that he had changed his mind and chose to live and get help. I'm sad to know that none of us will hear any new songs featuring his raw, real, emotionally charged voice. Rest in Peace Mr. Bennington. Many, many people miss you. Your fans, your bandmates but most importantly you family will always feel the pain of the choice you made.

[@mrstrishlick]

Awesome song! Thanks Mark Hall and the others producing this. I start my morning with this song and I pray for God's help to get me through and into every day.

[@nildecanter2419]

If anyone needs more proof of what this sing stands for, listen to "You Stole God From Me" by Emery. They're all our brothers in Christ, but they removed themselves from the whole broken American church system because of the way we've behaved. We are His children. We must be better

[@jannyebeltjes-nijenboer6316]

🙏Ook mijn Vriend. ❤️

[@nickiekovaleski2734]

Praying for the people who gave this video a thumbs down I Pray they will come to know Iur Mighty Jesus who holds all of us in his hands He Loves us unconditionally & beyond measure Forever & Ever Amen God Bless everyone reading this right now may God cover and uphold you in your time of need a d in everything that you say and do

[@NatureGoesRawr]

I think this a song that we all really needed to hear. I'm so happy that they wrote this

[@carolynwuebbles8340]

God is not mad at you. He loves you.

[@wartwostudios]

I have wonderful friends and family but Jesus is my one true friend that will one day bring me to him and forgive me of all my sins and let me rest in heaven with him for eternity

[@kevinwatson7221]

I completely agree with you there. Remember that it is not about the church, it is about God. It is about Jesus. You never know; maybe God will lead you to a good church. He led me to one. Christianity has two meanings: a religion and a relationship. Focus on the relationship first, and then worry finding a church. I'll pray for you.

[@steviestrings]

Your love for the LORD shines through His gift in you both. Thank you so much for sharing His gift ya'll, God bless your ministry with the ability to reach the hearts that will believe, amen.

[@prinzfelipe]

What an amazing song. Thanks Casting Crowns for sharing such a powerful message.

[@BEEBEE159]

An important thing to remember is that the bible is to be STUDIED, not just read; and when you study it, it is important to take note of who (meaning what kind of person or group) the speaker is talking to. The harsh verses that christians like to attack people with, are actually being addressed to pharisee-type people. For example, the book of Romans was addressing a self-righteous group of people (Rom 2:17-24). He is trying to preach the gospel to a bunch of hipocrits (Rom 1: 15-17).

[@kareninalabama]

I'm praying all true followers of Christ here in the U.S., my brothers and sisters, will remember this message after the election.

[@priscildanarine9634]

Hello Casting Crown sings&band thanks so much for this song .I am never tired of hearingMay God Bless your Ministry of Songs & preaching. I am a sinner this song really help me save only by GRACE. Awesome song God Bless u always

[@Rfraley2009]

I love this song.

[@gloriaooko82]

Jesus is a true a friend of sinners.

[@katm2096]

GOD SPARED ME FOR A REASON, AND IF YOU EVER FILL ALONE REMEMBER YOUR NOT ALONE GODS RIGHT THERE WITH YOU HE WILL BE YOUR FRIEND AND GUIDE AND YOUR COMFORT HE WILL HEEL YOU JUST LIKE HE DID ME AND THE BLIND MAN GOD IS A HEALER AND A FRIEND OF SINNERS I KNOW BECAUSE I WAS THERE AND I WAS A SINNER WHEN THIS STUFF HAPPEND TO ME THAT'S WHY JESUS TOOK THE STRIPES SO THAT WE COULD BE HEALED

[@jarvisvachon9480]

either way were all sinners even if someone chooses to not believe in Him, He will still love them and want to be their friend

[@yogibear4532]

This song touched my heart sooo much. I'm a sinner and I fail God everyday but I get back up and repent. I trust in Jesus

[@BEEBEE159]

That's why Joshua declares "Take up your cross and follow me [not the law]." He means stop focusing on your flesh; and instead focus on you spirit. Have faith that Joshua will save you in spite of your sinful flesh. That is our blessed hope...and he will fulfill his promise. Therefore, the sign that a person is under grace is that he has "Hope." Agaist all odds (in spite of his sinful nature) he believes God will raise him from the dead.

[@hendrixchristie]

Everyone is a sinner! "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" - Romans 3:23 All we can do is ask forgivness for our sins. This song really puts things into perspective. We don't need to be so quick to point fingers when ALL SINS ARE EQUAL! NObody is perfect. I thank God that he blesses me daily and that I know who he is.

[@3Kasem3]

Awesome Song! This band is truly anointed by God and especially Bro. Mark who gets the anointing to write such great songs with such powerful lyrics. Soli Deo Gloria!

[@Rhonda8kay]

We are all sinners. Some forgiven, some not (and only because they haven't asked).

[@elyzabethanngal]

Best thing I've read in my whole life. I am a Christian and this is exactly how I feel.. this is how all Christians should feel. Not sure how so many Christians feel so much hate towards so many people.

[@BEEBEE159]

John 3:17 is even better..."For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." Romans 4:4-5 states,"Now to him that works the reward is not reckoned as grace, but as debt. But to him that does not work, but believes on him that justifies the wicked, his faith is counted as righteousness." How come we never hear those verses in church?

[@ChristCoordinates]

Yes, we should ask God to help us with our own pride before we start judging people. Matthew 7:3 "Why do you look at the speck in your brothers eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?"

[@ilovesoftball99]

"It may not always make sense, but God’s ways are not our ways. Stay open and let God out of your box." Joel Olsteen :)

[@pavelshalnwv8494]

Sin breaks people down, and it's never gonna be me normal, but you can find peace at Jesus feet

[@hollidover8802]

Yes! We ALL ARE GUILTY OF THIS! LORD,HELP US ALL FOR WE ALL ARE SINNERS🙏🙌✝️

[@NateK94]

Showing a person that, according to the Bible, they've sinned against an All-Holy God and are facing eternal condemnation is NOT judging them. However' stopping there can be. We must then show the sinner that there is Grace abounding for the forgiveness of their sins and that Jesus Christ will give you that forgiveness if you truly ask Him! But we Christians must learn to be "sober and vigilant", always being sensitive to God's will; trying to bring all sinners we interact with to Christ.

[@melissaperry9124]

"The sinner" and "we Christians". Do you not get that this is what the song is about? We Christians are sinners. Pretending we're not is why people are tripping over us in trying to reach Jesus.

[@NateK94]

You're all right. we're all human and make mistakes. Once we realize that, we can fully appreciate Grace, for "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us". We Christians must remember to be humbled at all times by the truth of Christ's sacrifice, instead of thinking we're better that everyone else and judging people simply by what they wear, how they talk or how they look. Eternal destiny isn't to be taken so lightly as to judge on those trivial matters!

[@MoltenStorm]

The problem is the attitude of the person doing the telling. If you see your brother doing wrong, you are to go lovingly and in a spirit of gentleness (Gal 6:1). Most tell a person they are sinning out of a self-righteous and condemning heart. It is the attitude that is most important to the Lord. This song is referring to those self-righteous Pharisees who condemn the world - and the Pharisees are the only ones the Lord berated. "Do justly, and love mercy, and walk humbly..." (Micah 6:8).

[@NateK94]

Amen!!! It's our (Christians') place to judge by the Word of God, determining what is and isn't sin. Only God alone reserves the power to condemn. We simply warn unrepentant sinners of the coming Condemnation!

[@cassandrahawkins1597]

oh jesus he is too generous but he gave his life when we should love him in return