1. BECOMING A THANKFUL CHRISTIAN Ephesians 5:20

2. 4 Types of People 1. Those who are Constantly Complaining 2. Those who are Simply Ungrateful 3. Those who Grateful for Obvious Blessings 4. Those who Give Thanks Always for All Things (this brings God’s greatest blessings)

3. The Duration of Thanksgiving We are to give thanks ALWAYS God’s blessings never cease (Lam. 3:23) Our prayers should be mixed with thanksgiving (Php. 4:6)

4. The Dimensions of Thanksgiving We are to give thanks for ALL things God rules ALL things Paul wrote this from prison

5. What Trouble May do for Us It may Correct us (Heb. 12:11) Bring us to a Deeper Maturity (Ps. 119:67, 71) Bring the Excelling Glory of God into our Lives (I Pet. 4:12-14)

6. The Dynamics of Thanksgiving We give thanks UNTO the Father (James 1:17, Rom. 1:21) We give thanks THROUGH the Son HE is the Dynamic

7. Conclusion… The DURATION of thanksgiving is to give thanks ALWAYS The DIMENSIONS of thanksgiving are to give thanks for ALL things The DYNAMIC of thanksgiving is giving thanks THROUGH the Name of Jesus Christ