Thanks for Friends by Pastor Ty

Bill IBC Hamilton • November 17, 2025

Thanks for Friends by Pastor Ty

"I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." – Jesus in John 15:15

Friendship is important. God wants us to have friends that help complete us into the person that lives for Him.

Here are three verses to consider on this topic:

1: Recognize the Gift of Friendship from God "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." – Proverbs 17:17

True friendship is a reflection of God’s love for us. Friends are placed in our lives as a divine blessing to support, encourage, and to uplift us.

2: Gratitude Through Action "Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." – 1 John 3:18

Gratitude for friends should go beyond words; it should be demonstrated through acts of kindness, support, and loyalty.

3: Encourage and Pray for Your Friends "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

One of the greatest ways to show thankfulness for friends is to pray for them and encourage them in their walk with God.

May we always cherish and nurture the friendships God has blessed us with – Give Thanks!

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