Classic Reasons; and some Odd Seasons Giving Thanks: Classic Reasons; and some Odd Seasons

Introduction: Classic Reasons A. Who should thank God? Psalms 140: 13; Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Introduction: Classic Reasons B. Where should we thank God? Psalms 35: 18; I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

Introduction: Classic Reasons C. When should we thank God? 1. When you are at church! Psalms 100: 4; Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Introduction: Classic Reasons C. When should we thank God? 1. When you are at church! 2. Before you eat. 1 Corinthians 11: 24; And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 1 Timothy 4: 4; For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Introduction: Classic Reasons C. When should we thank God? 1. When you are at church! 2. Before you eat. 3. When your not dead! Psalms 6: 5; For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Introduction: Classic Reasons D. How long should we thank God? 1. To all of the generations! Psalms 79: 13; So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.

Introduction: Classic Reasons D. How long should we thank God? 1. To all of the generations! 2. Forever; without ceasing! Ephesians 1: 16; Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Introduction: Classic Reasons E. Why should we thank God? 1. Because God is merciful! Psalms 136: 1-3, 26; [1] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. [2] O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. [3] O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. [26] O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Introduction: Classic Reasons E. Why should we thank God? 1. Because God is merciful! 2. Because the church members are faithful! Romans 1: 8; First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Introduction: Classic Reasons E. Why should we thank God? 1. Because God is merciful! 2. Because the church members are faithful! 3. Because of the salvation of the church! Romans 6: 17; But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 2 Thessalonians 2: 13; But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Introduction: Classic Reasons E. Why should we thank God? 1. Because God is merciful! 2. Because the church members are faithful! 3. Because of the salvation of the church! 4. Because we have Victory in Christ! 1 Corinthians 15: 57; But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Classic Reasons E. Why should we thank God? 1. Because God is merciful! 2. Because the church members are faithful! 3. Because of the salvation of the church! 4. Because we have Victory in Christ! 5. Because people believe the Word of God! 1 Thessalonians 2: 13; For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

Odd Seasons: A. Among the heathen. Psalms 18: 49; Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

Odd Seasons: B. When you can’t sleep. Psalms 119: 62; At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Odd Seasons: C. When you have a need. Philippians 4: 6; Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Odd Seasons: D. When you suffer for your faith. 1 Peter 2: 19; For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

Have a Great Thanksgiving! Conclusion: Be Thankful! Have a Great Thanksgiving!