Sermons About Gratitude
Under All That Cosmetic Surgery
I hope you can understand why it is important for us to appreciate the value of our redemption through Jesus Christ. We must not take it for granted. We must not become complacent about it. Too much is at stake. Therefore, today we'll consider the value of our salvation and God's grace that made it available to us. Then, please allow the Holy Spirit to inspire you and to break the hold of complacency in your life.
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God's Amazing Grace
What is grace? What do we have to know before we can fully appreciate it? Eph. 2:1-10 answers both of those questions.
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Needing a Vacation (Psalm 104)
Life is filled with all sorts of landscape. An all terrain faith is equally balanced for the breathtaking view from the mountaintop and the confusing trek though a cold, dark valley. It provides adequate support for walking in rough, rocky stretches and stability for the slippery spots. In this exploration of the Psalms, we will see that no matter where you find yourself in life there is an appropriate faith response to your life situation. Are you ready for the hike?
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Justifying the Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12)
Paul argues and shows from scripture that we are justified only by faith in Jesus, not by anything we do. How can it be otherwise? After all, there is no boasting before God, and the only wages that our works could possibly earn for us is death. We see that Abraham was justified by faith and not by works, and furthermore that he was justified long before he was circumcised. Neither works nor rituals can save us; instead, we come to God as ungodly sinners, trusting only in him to receive justification as a free gift. Because of this, we can come to God today, now. And so the life we live is one of humility, recognizing our sin and guilt; but also grateful celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the gift God has given to us.
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Faith Gives Us Eyes To See (Romans 3:27-31)
Faith changes the way we see everything. It changes the way we see ourselves -- there is no occasion for boasting in ourselves, only in our savior. It changes the way we see others -- we are no different from or better than others, only recipients of the gifts of grace and mercy, which others need just as well. And it changes the way we see God's Law -- the Law is no longer the way we earn God's favor, but it is a guide to how we can live a life pleasing to the one who has saved us.
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A Warning Label (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Paul contrasts divine wisdom with human wisdom. Divine wisdom is distinct from, cannot be reconciled with, and is ultimately opposed to human wisdom. Divine wisdom has a divine origin rather than a human origin: it is revealed by the Holy Spirit and not discerned by man's efforts. Divine wisdom is rooted in and revealed in the gospel and the cross. The cross provokes us to humility and gratitude.
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The Ten Lepers
What place does gratitude have in the Christian life? The story of the ten lepers seems to suggest that if we're without gratitude than we don't get the gospel.
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The Ten Lepers
What place does gratitude have in the Christian life? The story of the ten lepers seems to suggest that if we're without gratitude than we don't get the gospel.
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