2015 11 22 Sermon am

Christianity’s Impact on Thanksgiving

William Bradford

I. Expressions of gratitude to God in the Old Testament. (Psalms 107:21-22)

• The Hebrews thanked Him for His righteousness

• The Hebrew people thanks Him for the magnificence of the universe

• When they received good news they thanked God for His goodness and great deeds.

• When they received bad news, they also gave thanks, trusting that He was a just God.

• The people of Israel thanked God for His faithfulness to covenant promises:

1. For deliverance from enemies and from death. (Ps. 18:17, 30:1, 44:1-8, 30:8-12; Is. 38:18-20)

2. For forgiveness of sin. (Ps. 32:5, 99:8, 103:3; Is. 12:1)

3. For answers to prayer (Ps. 28:6, 66:19)

4. For compassion toward the afflicted and oppressed (Ps. 34:2, 72:12)

5. For executing justice (Dt. 32:4; Ps. 99:4)

6. For continuing guidance (Ps. 32:8; Is. 30:20-21)

II. Expressions of Gratitude In the New Testament (Luke 17:11-19)

II. Expressions of Gratitude In the New Testament (Luke 17:11-19)

1. The Samaritan Leper Glorifies God

2. The Samaritan Leper Worships God.

3. The Samaritan Leper Gives Thanks to God

III. How You and I can Express our Gratitude to God Today (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

A. By Singing to Him

B. By Praying to Him

C. By Giving to Him

D. By Sharing My Testimony About Him

“ A Christian worldview realizes that it’s not chance, it’s not circumstances, nor is it fate when blessings come our way, it’s due to the unseen providence of God, who deserves our utmost thanks.”

--Deron Cobb