Rejoice and Give Thanks

Congregation: Darbun

Speaker: Jerald Witmer

Date: October 30, 2016

Sermon ID: DAR-20161030-12870

Audio Runtime: 42:00

Summary: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 1. Rejoicing - Is rejoicing the same as being thankful? - Does rejoicing come naturally for the christian? - Do the ungodly rejoice at times? - If they do, what is the difference? a. To rejoice in opposition. Matthew 5:11 - because we have a reward in heaven. b. Rejoice in temptation. James 1:2-4 c. Rejoice in suffering. 1 Peter 4 d. Rejoicing in earthly loss. Hebrews 10:34 - We have in heaven a better & enduring substance. e. Rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:17-20 - Do not rejoice in personal gain or power. f. Rejoice in God's divine judgment. Habakuk 3:17 - The Lord God is my strength. 2. Thankfulness - Why is thankfulness so important for the christian? - What constitutes thankfulness? - Is it a lifestyle or verbal assent? Luke 17:11-19 a. Giving of thanks is God's will for us. b. Thanksgiving is appropriate even in adversity. c. Thankfulness safeguards against apostacy. d. Unthankfulness is a sign of the end times. e. Thankfulness is tested by prosperity. f. Thanksgiving is to be done collectively. Psalm 100

Categories: Christian Living