HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
ONLINE SERVICE: A Youtube video is available however this is by "raw video camera data" only and uploaded in three parts:
Part I: https://youtu.be/RMRFqHyH20U
Part II: https://youtu.be/q8_8uSW4ryw
Part III: https://youtu.be/hr2lmH_x-ws
REFLECTING UPON THE WORD WRITTEN (Scriptures)
1. PRAY FERVENTLY: Pray for the Holy Spirit to open your heart to receive God's Word.
2. READ SLOWLY: Psalm 100:1-4; Luke 17:11-19; Rom. 1:21; 2 Cor. 12:7-10; 2Tim. 3:1-3; 1Thess. 5:16-18; James 1:17
3. REFLECT DEEPLY: Did any verses specifically stand out to you? Consider writing them down and any implication/application God may be pressing upon you.
REFLECTING UPON THE WORD SPOKEN (Sermon)
1. Regardless of all that is going on and the circumstances you are being faced with, do you still carry an "attitude of gratitude"?
2. Why is gratitude and always praising God with thanksgiving a spiritual battle?
3. What could be some indicators of a heart becoming ungrateful? What is the devil's scheme towards an ungrateful heart?
4. Thanksgiving (what you're thankful for) and gratitude (why you are thankful for it), is a choice regardless of the circumstances. What are you thankful for in your relationship with Jesus? Why?
5. Do you feel you have a "Thorn" (painful affliction, weakness, etc.) in your life? Why is it possible to still be thankful to God even for your thorns?
6. 30 day challenge - for the next 30 days, ask God to show you that many ways He has blessed you. Keep track of what He shows you and express your thanksgiving with your gratitude.
I thank God for you as we continue to journey with Jesus together!
Pastor Trevor