Give Thanks!
Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 23, 2025 – Thanksgiving – Alan Conner
1 Thess. 5:18; Eph. 2:20
Give Thanks!
Intro
A. THE DUTY OF GIVING THANKS TO GOD.
1. Why give thanks to God? Ps. 95:2; 100:4; 50:23
2. For what are we to be thankful? 1 Thess. 5:18
3. When are we to give thanks? Eph. 5:20
B. HOW TO DEVELOP A THANKFUL HEART.
1. Feel your own unworthiness.
a. Remember who we are by nature. Eph. 2:3; Rom. 5:10.
b. Remember that all that we have and are is by His grace. 1 Cor. 4:7; 15:10
c. A humble heart is fertile soil for a thankful heart.
2. Remember that every blessing comes from God. Jam. 1:17.
a. all temporal blessings:
b. all spiritual blessings in Christ:
3. Remember that every trial comes from God. Lam. 3:38; Rom. 8:28.
a. Paul – 2 Cor. 12:7
b. Job – Job 1:21; 2:10
4. Remember the character of your God. Eph. 1:11; Ps. 100:5; 103:19
C. THE BLESSINGS OF GIVING THANKS TO GOD.
1. It subdues anxiety. Phil. 4:6-7
2. It empowers a trusting heart. Dan. 6:23, 10.
Conclusion