THANKSGIVING: An Attitude of Gratitude - Sermon Outline for October 20, 2019 (a blogpost for a sermon to be preached at Kenwood Church of Christ in Livonia, MI, on October 20, 2019)

THANKSGIVING: An Attitude of Gratitude - Thanksgiving for Everything - October 20, 2019

Video - Worship countdown

Prayers

INTRODUCTION

Pilgrims had it right we should throw a feast for every good thing God has done.

"Blessed" - "Too blessed to be stressed"
How should we respond to what God has done for us.

Gratitude journal

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5:16-18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

I.  ALWAYS REJOICE

We have much to rejoice about - celebration of Shirley's life, our new digs, a Savior who died for us

A.  "Always"
B.  Greetings, joy, glad
C.  Good/bad, happy/sad

II. ALWAYS PRAY

Shortest verse in the Bible

A.  "Unceasingly"
B.  Wish, ask

III.  ALWAYS GIVE THANKS

A.  "In everything" - same root as "always"
B.  Everything means everything - big/little, difficult/beneficial
C.  Euxaristeite - word for communion, the Lord's Supper, "good grace"
D.  Always!!!!

Christians should always be rejoicing, praying, thanking

CHALLENGE

Gratitude does not have to be saved for the "big" things in life.  The habit of being grateful starts with appreciating every good thing in life and recognizing that there is nothing too small for you to be thankful for.

Even if it is as simple as appreciating the clear weather or how quickly your mailman delivered your mail last Friday, don't leave anything out when practicing your gratitude.