A Word of Thanks

Ephesians 5:19-20

We Learn from Paul . . .

I. Thanksgiving should be expressed.
"Speak to one another with psalmsm, hymns, and spiritual songs" (Ephesians 5:19a)

It requires verbal affirmation.

II. Thanksgiving should be expansive.
"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Ephesians 5:20)

Including the of blessings life.
Including the of burdens life.
Including the of benefits life.

III. Our thanksgiving is expected
"Give thanks ain all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (I Thessalonians 5:18)

It marks a Growing Christian.
It marks a Giving Christian.
It marks a Glowing Christian.


Sermon by Herbert Botts
11/21/04 at Inglewood Southside Christian Church.