The Importance of Thanksgiving or Giving Thanks

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

I. The Importance of Thanksgiving or Giving Thanks

A.God’s Will is Always Giving Thanks

1.(1 Thess. 5:12-22) Give thanks IN but not FOR every situation.

2.(Eph. 5:15-20 KJV) Giving thanks always for all things that are from God!

3.(Phil. 4:4-7) Prayers of supplication/petition are to be made with thanksgiving.

a.Answered prayers involve faith.

b.Prayers in faith are with thanksgiving!

4.(Col. 2:6-7) Abounding in the faith with thanksgiving.

a.Thanksgiving is the voice of faith.

b.Faith is voice activated (thanksgiving).

5.(Col. 3:16-17) Do all things giving thanks to the Lord.

B.Law of Progression vs. Regression

1.Law of progression = Thanksgiving, attitude of gratitude

a.Attitude not aptitude can determine our altitude

2.Law of regression = Ungrateful

a.We lose what we are unthankful for.

b.We retain what we appreciate.

(2 Tim. 3:1-5 NLT) unthankful
(Rom. 1:18-28 NLT) unthankfulness to God is the start of a reprobate mind.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]

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