A Thanksgiving Feast

13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 NASB95

The Thessalonians A. received the Word of God as it was taught by Paul. B. They then believed that it truly was God's message to them. C. Then they observed God's Word transforming their lives. They were truly born again and it was evident in their lives. Paul could not help but be thankful for their salvation.

(NASB95) 13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. The Thessalonians A. received the Word of God as it was taught by Paul. B. They then believed that it truly was God's message to them. C. Then they observed God's Word transforming their lives. They were truly born again and it was evident in their lives. Paul could not help but be thankful for their salvation.

2. Mashed Potatoes, Feast on Your Inheritance

Colossians 1:9–12 NASB95

9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.

(NASB95) 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. This is a prayer that I pray often for you as a church. What is our inheritance? We inherit the earth with Jesus, we inherit a position of honor above the angels with Jesus, we inherit a place in the family as sons and daughter with Jesus, we inherit eternal life with Jesus.

This is a prayer that I pray often for you as a church. What is our inheritance? We inherit the earth with Jesus, we inherit a position of honor above the angels with Jesus, we inherit a place in the family as sons and daughter with Jesus, we inherit eternal life with Jesus.

3. Gravy, Feast on Love

2 Thessalonians 1:3 NASB95

3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;

I am very thankful for how we love one another. I see acts of kindness happening with each other often, I see a concern for the lost, a desire for godliness, and I see that genuine love growing steadily among us. This love is evidence of the faith that we have in Christ Jesus. It is a love that cannot be faked but comes from an overflow of the powerful love that Jesus showed to us on the cross of calvary. May His love abound in us!

(NASB95) 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;

(NASB95) 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; I am very thankful for how we love one another. I see acts of kindness happening with each other often, I see a concern for the lost, a desire for godliness, and I see that genuine love growing steadily among us. This love is evidence of the faith that we have in Christ Jesus. It is a love that cannot be faked but comes from an overflow of the powerful love that Jesus showed to us on the cross of calvary. May His love abound in us!

(NASB95) 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;

4. Stuffing, Feast on Freedom

Romans 6:17–22 NASB95

17 But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. 22 But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life.

(NASB95) 17 But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. 22 But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. What a glorious thing to be thankful for! You don't have to sin anymore! Before, your had no choice, your master was sin and you had to please your master. But now, because of the work of Jesus Christ, you have a new master, righteousness. What a good master to have!

What a glorious thing to be thankful for! You don't have to sin anymore! Before, your had no choice, your master was sin and you had to please your master. But now, because of the work of Jesus Christ, you have a new master, righteousness. What a good master to have!

5. Cranberries, Feast on Friendship

Romans 16:3–4 NASB95

3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

(NASB95) 3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;

• Leah & family

• deacons

• men who put in door

• Church body - Pastor appreciation

• Rockwells

• Ken B

• Officers

• Ladies ministries

• Helen - letters Who can you be thankful for? Your family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, the Lord Jesus? Who do you depend upon? Thank God for them

Who can you be thankful for? Your family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, the Lord Jesus? Who do you depend upon? Thank God for them

6. Pumpkin Pie, Feast on Success

2 Corinthians 2:14–15 NASB95

14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. 15 For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;

(NASB95) 14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. 15 For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; Sometimes we don't think that we are being successful. Success is based on whether we do the job that Jesus calls us to do or not. It is not based on how people respond us. When you magnify the person of Jesus to a lost world and share the gospel then you are successful. Even if no one responds to your testimony, you have done your job and God considers you a success. You are like perfume as you pass by people. Have you ever met up with another believer and instantly had a great time of fellowship? Didn't that just linger with you for hours and maybe even days. That's the beautiful smelling aroma of the Holy Spirit. That is the smell of success.

Sometimes we don't think that we are being successful. Success is based on whether we do the job that Jesus calls us to do or not. It is not based on how people respond us. When you magnify the person of Jesus to a lost world and share the gospel then you are successful. Even if no one responds to your testimony, you have done your job and God considers you a success. You are like perfume as you pass by people. Have you ever met up with another believer and instantly had a great time of fellowship? Didn't that just linger with you for hours and maybe even days. That's the beautiful smelling aroma of the Holy Spirit. That is the smell of success.

7. Whipped Cream, Feast on Victory

1 Corinthians 15:57 NASB95

57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

(NASB95) 57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Victory? Yes victory! Victory over sin, death , Satan, the world, ourselves. That victory was secured for us on the cross. What once was a symbol of defeat and shame has become for us a symbol of victory and glory for on that cross, Jesus redeemed us, satisfied the wrath of God against our sin, and gave us peace with God. His resurrection gave us eternal life, and a dynamic, living relationship with God. Do we have a lot to be thankful for? May you enjoy your thanksgiving meal this Thursday. May it be a feast for your soul as well as for your stomachks

Victory? Yes victory! Victory over sin, death , Satan, the world, ourselves. That victory was secured for us on the cross. What once was a symbol of defeat and shame has become for us a symbol of victory and glory for on that cross, Jesus redeemed us, satisfied the wrath of God against our sin, and gave us peace with God. His resurrection gave us eternal life, and a dynamic, living relationship with God. Do we have a lot to be thankful for? May you enjoy your thanksgiving meal this Thursday. May it be a feast for your soul as well as for your stomachks

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