2015 11 22 Sermon am

2. Christianity’s Impact on Thanksgiving

4. William
Bradford

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

7. • The Hebrews thanked Him for
His righteousness
• The Hebrew people thanks Him
for the magnificence of the
universe

8. • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. 1. The Samaritan Leper Glorifies
God

21. 2. The Samaritan Leper Worships
God.

22. 3. The Samaritan Leper Gives
Thanks to God

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

24. A. By Singing to Him

25. B. By Praying to Him

26. C. By Giving to Him

27. D. By Sharing My Testimony About
Him

29. “ 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