Thanksgiving Series
Thanksgiving
Propels a Release of Blessings
Memory
verse: Psalm 107:1
(NKJV) Oh, give thanks to the Lord,
for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Text:
Psalm 100
1.
The
Mandate—The Bible directs us to be thankful.
Psalm
100:4; Colossians 3:15;1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 115:3; Psalm 103:19; Romans 8:28;
Psalm 139:14; 2 Corinthians 6:2;
Psalm 118:24
“Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.”-- Westminster Shorter Catechism
“God has given you a gift of life and what
you do with that life is a gift to God”—Anonymous
2.
The
Manifestation—Thanksgiving is a byproduct of the infilling of the Holy Spirit
Ephesians
5:18–19
ILLUSTARTION: Cyprian’s Thanksgiving
“I heartily thank Almighty God who is
pleased to set me free from the chains of the body.”
3.
The
Means--Thankfulness is a Catalyst to Answered Prayers.
Philippians
4:6; Psalm 34:1
• To swear is wicked because it is taking
God’s name in vain. To murmur is likewise wicked for it takes God’s promises in
vain.
• When in
deep water, it’s a good idea to keep your mouth shut.
—St. Louis Labor Tribune
4.
The
Miracle--Thanksgiving Activates a Miraculous Breakthrough in your life
Jonah
2:9–10
"It isn't life that matters but the courage you
bring to it."
"Blessed
be all sorrow, hardships
and
endurance that demand courage. Blessed be these things: for of
these
things cometh the making of a man."” From Hugh Walpole's novel, Fortitude
5.
The
Merit--Thanksgiving Perfects Your Breakthrough
Luke
17:15–19; Jude 14–16; Philippians 2:14
Illustration:
I complained because I had no shoes until I met a
man who had no feet. —Arab
proverb
