What should I be thankful for?

People are living in thankless society.

·         Thankless attitude began with Adam & Eve in Genesis.

·         Reading from Psalms 100

Ø  What should I be thankful for?

1.    Psalms 75:1- because Gods presence is with me. Jesus is with us by abiding Holy Spirit in us. "Emanuel- God with us".

·         In OT, ordinary person becomes prophesied and saves Israelites as long as Holy Spirit is presence with them [Ex. Samson], but in NT, the Holy Spirit is dwelling in us.

2.    Acts 27:35- For God provides for us.

3.    Romans 6:17-For God's forgiveness.

4.    1 Corinthians 15:57-For God's promise of victory in every battle of your life.

·         45 times thanks giving is mention in the NT

5.    For the people to whom God put them in my life.

Sermon Notes from www.intlcog.org, Date: 11/23/2014

Ant teach us PREPAREDNESS

Communion- the seven power of blood,

1.    The Blood has Redeeming Power.

2.    The Blood has Cleansing Power.

3.    The Blood has Reconciled Power.

4.    The Blood has Pacifying Power.

5.    Hebrews 10:19 > The Blood has emboldens power to come before the Lord.

6.    Revelation 12:11 > You can overcome your enemy by the blood of Lamb & word of the testimony

7.    Revelation 5:9 > Song inspiring power in the blood.

Creations show us the invisible nature of God.

Ø  Romans 1:20

§  Birds teach us Unity.

§  Sheep teach us to surrender.

§  Dove teaches us be Harmless.

§  Snake teaches us Wisdom.

Ø  Proverbs 6: 6-8; Proverbs 30:24-25 > Ant teach us PREPAREDNESS.

1.    from spring to autumn, any focus on one thing: WINTER

2.    Ants don't quit- they are workaholics.

3.    Ants eat so much food from spring to autumn; they pass the winter season without eating.

4.    Ants can carry up to 50 times their weight.

5.    Ant communicates with other ants.

Ø  6 Questions about preparedness:

1.    Are you prepared for the next big things in your life?

2.    Are you prepared to get older? 2 Corinthians 4:16

3.    Are you prepared for financial challenges?

4.    Are you prepared to die?

5.    Are you prepared to live life externally?

6.    Are you prepared to meet your GOD?

Sermon Notes from www.intlcog.org, Date: 11/9/2014