Sermons About Gratitude
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.
0 Amens
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?
0 Amens
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.
0 Amens
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.
0 Amens
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.
0 Amens
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.
0 Amens
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.
0 Amens
A Thankful Life
we are all lepers in one way or another and we have all been touched by Jesus. we have all heard his healing word.
0 Amens
Expressing Your Gratitude to God
This psalm is a song of gratitude and praise for God's faithfulness in time of need. I hope that these lessons will become part of your personal thanksgiving to God, and I want to encourage you to express your gratitude to God and share it with others.
0 Amens
A Lifestyle of Thanksgiving (AM)
As Christians, we are thankful for a God who meets our needs and offers us joy and purpose in our lives. We must also think deeply about God's ultimate gift to us: salvation from our sins.
0 Amens
Gratitude On Another Level
The Bible says you are to give thanks each day in everything you do or say within the context of having the “peace of Christ” ruling in your life and the “word of Christ” dwelling in your heart (Colossians 3:15-16). Earlier in Colossians 3, Paul refers to the basic Gospel story, having “died” and having your life “hidden” in Christ until He appears again—when you, too, shall appear with Him. He explains this further in Romans 6 through the illustration of baptism by immersion that symbolizes your participation in Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Take your gratitude to another level and thank God—not just for material blessings—but for His gift of salvation through Christ’s sacrifice for your sins.
0 Amens
An Attitude of Gratitude
Sermon Notes An Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 92 November 18, 2007 Rev. John Schmidtke Some thoughts from a Puritan Evangelist during the 1600s. Twelve reasons to be thankful. Six things to remember about Thanksgiving: 1. Gratitude feels good 2. Keep giving thanks until you feel thankful 3. Watch out for things that make you ungrateful 4. Resist depression 5. Beware of unthankful doctrines 6. Don’t be satisfied with just saying “Thank you” to God
0 Amens
On the Nature of Gratitude
Gratitude is underrated in our culture. Many are conditioned to appreciate and strive for accomplishments achieved by their own hand. Yet, gratitude allows us to see the truth about our ultimate dependence on God and each other and is, therefore, one way of keeping everything in our lives in proper perspective.
0 Amens
Adoption (Revised)
This is another version of my sermon on our adoption. Unlike the other version, this has the full sermon! Our adoption into God's family is the highest blessing of the Gospel. I outline the benefits and responsibilities of this gracious status.
0 Amens
An Attitude of Gratitude
Having a grateful heart opens the doorway to greater blessings from God...
0 Amens
Walk The Line
In 2007 we need to... I. Walk the line out of gratitude with Jesus. II. Cross the line with intentionality for Jesus. III. Measure the line because Jesus work is too important.
0 Amens
The Christian and the Law (Exodus 24)
The Old Testament Law is relevant to us today. Broadly, as a whole it gives us an appreciation for God's history of redemption, and specifically, the moral law applies to us today as Christians. Most importantly, we are to understand the Old Testament Law in a framework of grace. God first loved and saved Israel, and then through the law taught them to live holy lives for his glory. Obedience of the law cannot earn God's favor; it must be motivated by love for God and gratitude for our finished salvation.
0 Amens
