GIVING THANKS ALWAYS

GIVING THANKS ALWAYS

I ROMANS 7: 25 – 8: 6 GTA FOR THE POWER OVER SIN AND DEATH
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. What a gift.
In Christ Jesus we are to be spiritual minded, we have eternal life and peace.
A. ROMANS 6: 3 – 7 In Christ we are dead to sin.
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
7 For he that is dead is freed from sin.
We should be thankful if we are like Christ. Are we?
B. Colossians 2: 10 – 14 We are complete in Christ Jesus.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
In what else can we be complete? Are you thankful to God that in baptism we are forgiven for our past sins?
C. 1 Corinthians 15: 57 – 58 Christ has given us victory over death.
Not physical death but spiritual death.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Victory is the christ+------------ians if we remain Stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Not steadfast in your earthly job, not unmovable from your couch, or abounding in the works of the world, but in the work of the Lord. Can I have a job? Most certainly. If one does not work they should not eat.
Can I not set on my couch? Sure even Christ walked on the sea shore and cooked fish. Can I not do things in the world? Yes, if they are righteous in God’s sight. The point is that true victory is in Christ not the world. Do we give thanks to Christ that has given us that victory? Do we put him first?
II. Ephesians 5: 20 – 21 GTA for our faith and submitting unto God.
20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
A. How do we submit our selves to God?
1. By giving thanks to God.
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2. When do we give thanks? Always.
3. What do we give thanks for? All things.
4. How do we give thanks? In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
B. Romans 1: 8 Giving thanks for our faith.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Being thankful for our faith and the faith of others.
1. 2 Timothy 2: 15 Thanking God for the word of truth, the Bible.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
God provided the word to study.
2. John 14: 6 – 7 Thanking God for the way.
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
God gave us Jesus Christ for whom we must be thankful.
3. 1 Corinthians 12: 12 – 14 Thanking God always for His church.
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
14 For the body is not one member, but many.
We should thank God that we can be baptized into Christ for the forgiveness of our sins knowing Christ adds us unto his church and we are one with Christ.
4. Matthew 11: 28 – 30 Thanking God for rest.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Thanking God that we can come unto him and find eternal rest.


III. Revelation 7: 11 – 12 Giving Thanks and Glory to God.
11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
How are we honoring God in our life.
A. Colossians 3: 17 Doing good in Jesus name.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
B. Colossians 1: 12 – 17 Telling others of the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Is Christ before all things in your life? Are you thankful for all that God has given you? Do you use what you have to the glory of God? If not why?
God gave his only son for you. His desire is that we will obey him and live for him, telling others about him. How thankful are you? Thankful enough to serve the Lord? Do you need to come to Jesus tonight? Will you come as we stand and sing?