WAY OF GRATITUDE in 1 Thessalonians

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 ESV

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

INTRODUCTION:

TRANSITION

Last week

How can you recognize that a healthy church is marked by the WAY OF GRATITUDE…that they are in God’s Will?

God’s people have every reason to be…

1. JOYFUL

1 Thessalonians 5:16 ESV

16 Rejoice always,

Joyful attitudes will prevail.

God’s people have every reason to be…

2. PRAYERFUL

1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV

17 pray without ceasing,

Persistent Prayer is a way of life, not an event.

God’s people have every reason to be

3. GRATEFUL

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.