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Being Thankful at Thanksgiving: Appreciating God's Wonderful Gift
2 Corinthians 9:15; John 3:16
John 3:16
INTRODUCTION:
In this Thanksgiving season, we have many gifts from God that we can be thankful for.
There is one gift that surpasses all others.
The apostle Paul speaks of this gift in our text.
Jesus also spoke of this gift in John 3:16.
What makes this gift so amazing?
I. THE GENEROUS GIVER OF THE GIFT MAKES IT WONDERFUL.
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
(John 3:16)
A. He is the Lord of creation.
(Genesis 1:1)
(Colossians 1:16 – 17)
1.
In all of his busyness, he has time and concern enough to offer us his greatest gift.
B. He is the offended one.
(Psalm 51:4)
1.
All sin is against God.
· When I disobeyed my father, it would've been fruitless to say "Dad, don't take it personal."
II.
THE GREAT SCOPE OF THE GIFT MAKES IT WONDERFUL.
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
(John 3:16)
(Note what is involved in this gift):
A. Grace
(Ephesians 2:8 – 9)
1. Hymn lyrics:
"Grace That Is Greater Than All Our Sin"
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured,
there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide,
what can avail to wash it away!
Look! there is flowing a crimson tide;
whiter than snow you may be today.
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
freely bestowed on all who believe:
you that are longing to see his face,
will you this moment his grace receive?
Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin.
B. Forgiveness
(Ephesians 1:7)
(Colossians 2:13)
1.
The psalmist underscored the joy of forgiveness.
(Psalm 32:1)
C. Cleansing
(1 John 1:9)
(Psalm 51:2)
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All sin is cleansed away by the blood of Christ.
D. Assurance
(Hebrews 10:22)
(1 John 5:12 – 13)
1. Paul testified of his assurance in Christ.
(2 Timothy 1:12)
E. Relationship
(1 Peter 1:23)
(Romans 8:16 – 17)
1.
This relationship secures our eternity.
2. This relationship offers fullness of life here.
III.
THE GREAT COST OF THE GIFT MAKES IT WONDERFUL.
A. This gift cost God his son.
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
(John 3: 16)
1. God had to send his Son to the world to die for sinful men.
(Galatians 4:4)
(Romans 5:8)
B. This gift cost the Son his life.
(John 10:15 – 17)
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The beatings
2. The ridicule
3. The crown of thorns
4. The cross
(Psalm 22:1, 6 – 8, 12 – 15)
CONCLUSION:
A. God's greatest gift to you and I came at a great cost to both the father and the son.
B. God's greatest gift is offered to every person.
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It is offered on the basis of surrender, repentance, and faith.
2.
You must be willing to surrender yourself will, turn from your sins and place your faith and trust in the finished work of Christ.
* song:
"I Surrender All"
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.
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