LifePointe Christian Church
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Thanks To God
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Ephesians 5:19 NIV
Romans 1:21 NIV
Colossians 3:15 NIV
GIVE THANKS TO GOD THROUGH SINGING
Psalms 147:7 NLT
Psalms 100:1-5 NLT
Psalms 95:2-3 NIV
Make a joyful noise
Psalms 98:4 NIV
Psalms 100:1 NIV
Hymns in Paul’s letters: Philippians 2:5-11; I Timothy 3:16; Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Peter 2:21-25
GIVE THANKS TO GOD THROUGH PRAYER
Psalms 105:1 NCV
Philippians 4:6 NIV
"Don't worry about anything. Instead pray about everything..."
When you start to worry, just start praying.
Philippians 4:6 Present your requests to God
"... tell God what you need ......” NLT
Attitude and posture of prayer: Thanksgiving
Be specific with thanksgiving
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Colossians 1:12 "You will even be able to thank God in the midst of pain and distress because you are privileged to share the lot of those who are living in the light." (The Passion Translation)
GIVE THANKS TO GOD THROUGH OFFERINGS
2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV
Deuteronomy 16:10-11 NIV
GIVE THANKS TO GOD THROUGH YOUR STORY
Isaiah 12:4 NLT
Deuteronomy 4:9 "Be very careful to never forget what you've seen God doing for you. May His miracles have a deep and permanent effect upon your lives. Tell your children and your grandchildren about the glorious miracles He did." (The Living Bible)
Acts 16:22-34 NIV
God wants to use your story to bring people into His Kingdom
Thanksgiving has the power to set you free from your prison
Colossians 3:17 NIV
Psalms 50:14 NCV