Things We Can Thank God For
“Give thanks in all circumstances,” I Thess. 5:18
Intro: The preacher is coming for an unexpected visit…,
Thank God for…
I. The ________Remission ______________ of Sin.
“ they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Acts 2:37
"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins" Acts 2:38
“Who forgives all our iniquities;” Psalms 103:3
II. ________Restoration ________________ of Life.
" I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh
I live by the Faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me ." Galatians 2:20.
III. The ________Royal ___________ Treatment.
” Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies” Psalms 103:4
IV. A ________Rewarding _____________ Life Now.
”Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalms 103:5
Closing: What do you give thanks for?
Things We Can Thank God For
“Give thanks in all circumstances,” I Thess. 5:18
Intro: The preacher is coming for an unexpected visit…,
Thank God for…
I. The ________Remission ______________ of Sin.
“ they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Acts 2:37
"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins" Acts 2:38
“Who forgives all our iniquities;” Psalms 103:3
II. ________Restoration ________________ of Life.
" I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh
I live by the Faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me ." Galatians 2:20.
III. The ________Royal ___________ Treatment.
” Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies” Psalms 103:4
IV. A ________Rewarding _____________ Life Now.
”Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalms 103:5
Closing: What do you give thanks for?
“How to Look for the Good in People”
“If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.” Matthew 5:43-(46)48
Intro: Story of a painting bought at a flea market for $4
(see Matthew 5:39, and Matthew 7:12)
I. When people are not nice to you… ____________________________________________.
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies” Matthew 5:44a
II. When people are not nice to you… ____________________________________________.
“do good to them that hate you,” Matthew 5:44b
III. When people are not nice to you… ____________________________________________.
“pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” Matthew 5:44c
(see John 8:7)
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21
Closing: Love them! Do Good to them! Pray for them!