always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. --Ephesians 5:20
My pastor called late this afternoon and told me he was sick. He asked if I had anything I could preach tonight. I did not, but I told him I would get something ready. You don't have to ask a ministry student if he would like to preach - You just tell him he can do it and then stand out of the way.
Anyway, I had an hour to put a sermon together and the above verse was part of the passage I preached. I am so thankful to God for allowing his Word to be preached that I wanted to publicly give thanks in accordance with my own message.
Give thanks to God the Father
When? Always, at all times - good, bad, ugly, successful, frightening, always - anytime you have a notion that you should appreciate the gift of salvation.
For what? For everything...not just self-centered stuff - thanks for the car, job, money, girl, etc - but for the blessings of being part of His people, part of His plan, part of His church.
How? In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. In a spirit of unity with the author and perfecter of our faith, searching for His light, His truth, His way - walking in the way of wisdom with Him.
God bless you as you bless Him. Amen.
Posted by Blandus at February 11, 2004 10:35 PMAre these the sermon Cliffs Notes?
Posted by: Jake at February 12, 2004 12:19 AMNo, no. Just some quick notes on one of the subpoints. . .
The actual sermon covered Eph 5:15-21 and lasted about 30 minutes. I have it on tape if you want a copy. I thought it was better than the one I preached Sun night.
Posted by: Blandus at February 12, 2004 02:06 PM