BE THANKFUL

Introduction:

A. For What Are You Most Thankful?

B. How Thankful Are You?

Body: Matthew 11: 25 - 30

I. Exomologeo

A. Translated "thank" twice (Matthew 11: 25, Luke 10: 21).

B. Usually, translated confess.

II. Eucharisteo (To Be Grateful, Express Gratitude).

A. Ephesians 5: 17 - 20

1. Give thanks at all times.

2. Give thanks for all things.

B. Colossians 3: 15 - 17

1. Bestow kindness and favor.

2. Give thanks when we are speaking and doing.

III. Eucharistia (Gratitude, Grateful Language [To God, As An Act Of Worship]).

A. Philippians 4: 6, 7

1. Talk to, plead with God.

2. Be thankful for your condition.

B. Colossians 2: 6, 7

1. Abound in thankfulness.

2. We have been taught to do so!

C. Colossians 4: 2

1. Don't give up, keep watching.

2. Do this with thanksgiving.

IV. Homologeo (Assent, Covenant, Acknowledge [Hebrews 13: 15]).

A. Praising God is one of our sacrifices to Him.

B. It is the fruit of our lips.

C. Give thanks to His name.

Conclusion:

A. Give Thanks To The Lord.

1. Acknowledge what He has done for you.

2. Teach one through the giving of thanks.

3. Worship God by thanking Him.

4. Sacrifice to Him the first fruits of your lips.

B. WHY?.........................................Why Not!?