Thanksgiving

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 21, 2021 – Thanksgiving – Alan Conner

Thanksgiving

 

INTRO

 

THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING

 

Who were the pilgrims?

 

What was the nature of their celebration in 1621?

 

Who was there?

 

 

 

THE DUTY OF GIVING THANKS TO GOD.

 

In everything.1 Thess. 5:18

 

At all times.Eph. 5:20

 

Be devoted to thanksgiving.Col. 4:2

 

 

 

III.  SOME SPECIFICS FOR THANKSGIVING

 

Temporal blessings.James 1:17

 

Spiritual blessings.Eph. 1:3

 

God who blesses.Ps. 103:8; 100:4-5; 28:7

 

Most of all for JESUS CHRIST.

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

A thankful heart helps us in our worship.Ps. 50:23.

 

A thankful heart subdues anxiety and worry. Phil. 4:6-7