November 3rd, 2024
by Tony Stephens
by Tony Stephens
Summary
This week’s sermon focused on the theme of gratitude, particularly emphasizing the importance of recognizing and thanking God for the blessings in our lives, with a special focus on the gift of salvation. The sermon highlighted that salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by works, and is available to everyone. It also emphasized that salvation is not just about securing a place in heaven but about being transformed in the present, becoming a new creation in Christ.
Ice Breaker
What is one thing you are thankful for this week?
Key Verses
1. Ephesians 2:4-9
2. Titus 3:3-7
3. 2 Corinthians 5:17
4. Matthew 28:20
Questions
1. What does it mean to you that salvation is a gift of grace?
2. How can we live our lives as an act of worship in response to God's grace?
3. Why is it important to specifically thank God for the blessings in our lives?
4. In what ways has your life changed since accepting Christ?
5. How can we ensure that we are not just going through the motions in our spiritual walk?
6. What are some practical ways to express gratitude in our daily lives?
7. How can we share the message of salvation with others in our community?
8. What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ, and how does that impact our daily lives?
Life Application
This week, take time each day to specifically thank God for at least three blessings in your life. Reflect on how these blessings have impacted you and how you can use them to bless others.
Key Takeaways
1. Salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by works.
2. Gratitude realigns our hearts with God's will.
3. Salvation transforms us into new creations in Christ.
4. God's grace and salvation are available to everyone.
5. Living a life of gratitude is an act of worship.
This week’s sermon focused on the theme of gratitude, particularly emphasizing the importance of recognizing and thanking God for the blessings in our lives, with a special focus on the gift of salvation. The sermon highlighted that salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by works, and is available to everyone. It also emphasized that salvation is not just about securing a place in heaven but about being transformed in the present, becoming a new creation in Christ.
Ice Breaker
What is one thing you are thankful for this week?
Key Verses
1. Ephesians 2:4-9
2. Titus 3:3-7
3. 2 Corinthians 5:17
4. Matthew 28:20
Questions
1. What does it mean to you that salvation is a gift of grace?
2. How can we live our lives as an act of worship in response to God's grace?
3. Why is it important to specifically thank God for the blessings in our lives?
4. In what ways has your life changed since accepting Christ?
5. How can we ensure that we are not just going through the motions in our spiritual walk?
6. What are some practical ways to express gratitude in our daily lives?
7. How can we share the message of salvation with others in our community?
8. What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ, and how does that impact our daily lives?
Life Application
This week, take time each day to specifically thank God for at least three blessings in your life. Reflect on how these blessings have impacted you and how you can use them to bless others.
Key Takeaways
1. Salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by works.
2. Gratitude realigns our hearts with God's will.
3. Salvation transforms us into new creations in Christ.
4. God's grace and salvation are available to everyone.
5. Living a life of gratitude is an act of worship.
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