EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 43 MIN
Give Thanks, Psalm 106
from Ben Smith: All for the Kingdom · host Ben Smith
In this episode, pastor Ben Smith explains the biblical meaning of thanksgiving through Psalm 106. Unlike secular gratitude, which often focuses on personal blessings or accomplishments, true thanksgiving is a worshipful response to God’s character, mercy, and faithfulness.The sermon unfolds in three parts:A thankful heart is focused on who God is – God’s goodness, His inexhaustible praise, and faithful provision.A thankful heart confesses the reality of sin – examining Israel’s unfaithfulness and the importance of personal confession.A thankful heart rejoices in God’s faithfulness – celebrating His undeserved mercy and steadfast covenant love.Listeners are encouraged to consider how a God-centered heart transforms gratitude into authentic, enduring worship.Key Scripture: Psalm 106Speaker: Pastor Ben SmithSeries: ThanksgivingFormat: Expository Sermon\Find Out More:Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.This sermon was originally preached on 11/23/2025.
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Give Thanks (Psalm 106) In this episode, Pastor Ben Smith with the sermon Give Thanks dives into the timeless truths of Psalm 106. The message challenges believers to understand that biblical thanksgiving is fundamentally different from secular gratitude—it is a worshipful response to God’s character, His mercy, and His faithfulness to His covenant, rather than a reflection on personal blessings or accomplishments. The sermon unfolds in three key sections: first, it examines how a thankful heart is focused on who God is, highlighting His goodness, inexhaustible glory, and faithful provision for His people. Second, it explores the necessity of confessing the reality of sin, drawing on Israel’s history to illustrate eight categories of unfaithfulness, including rebellion, discontent, jealousy, idolatry, unbelief, apostasy, insurrection, and accommodation. Finally, it celebrates the faithfulness of God, emphasizing His undeserved mercy, His steadfast adherence to His Word, and the worshipful response of a heart transformed by grace. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how a heart focused on God—through praise, confession, and rejoicing in His faithfulness—can transform everyday gratitude into deep, enduring worship. This episode invites thoughtful meditation on the character of God and the true nature of thanksgiving in the life of a believer.
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