“o give thanks unto the lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” ps. 107:1...
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“Where are the Nine?” Lk. 17:17 Luke 17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16. And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?TRANSCRIPT
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” Ps. 107:1
Gratitude - Appreciation of kindness
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thes.5:18
“Where are the Nine?” Lk. 17:17
Luke 17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,16. And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.17. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
“I thank thee, O Father” Matt. 11:25
“And he took the cup and gave thanks” Matt.26:27
“Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me” Jn.11:41
“He took the seven loaves, and gave thanks” Mk.8:6-7
Forget their giver - Jas. 1:17
Ignore the gifts - do not count their blessings
Take blessings for granted
Conceit – forget that God is source of all blessings
Fail to express their gratitude – Rom.1:21-22
A believing Heart - Rom. 8:28
A heart that considers - Isa. 1:3
Thank is from same word as Think
To think is to thank, consider, ponder,
meditate
Luke 17:15 “saw” = be aware, consider
A Loving Heart
Be mindful of the common blessings Health Families Homes and cars Friends
Notice Special Blessings Write a note - small gift Right thing at right time
Determine to be a blessing to others Gratitude sets forth a chain reaction
Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Grateful people are more:
Optimistic
Energetic
Enthusiastic
Determined
Interested
Joyful
Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Grateful people:
Feel stronger about handling challenges
Have fewer illnesses
Get more sleep
Exercise More
Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Those people who are grateful:
Are more likely to help other people
Are less envious
Have more clear thinking
Experience less stress
Are more organized
Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Grateful people
Have closer family ties
Are less materialistic
Have longer lives
LoveLove
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” Ps. 107:1
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thes.5:18
We need training in the art of gratitudeCan you love God without gratitude ?Can you love anyone without gratitude?
Plan of Salvation - H.B.R.C.BObedience shows our appreciation
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
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Sunday Morning Nov. 28, 2010