Gratitude

We all grumble sometimes. Yet, how often do we remember the blessings we receive? Today's sermon addresses the challenge of gratitude during teams of disappointment and struggle. We can go through times where gratitude is hard to feel, but trusting in God will bring us to a place where we can feel it once again. Scripture Reference: Jeremiah 2:4-13 Preached on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, September 1, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne Sermon Highlights Jeremiah offers a timely challenge to today's church He challenges us to consider ways God has blessed us He challenges us to be diligent in thanking God for what is good However, gratitude is not always easy In times of disappointment, God challenges us to remain loyal Trusting God in hard times brings us to a place where we can eventually be grateful Jeremiah warns Israel to be careful what you worship We come to resemble what we worship If we portray God as harsh, we become harsh If we portray God as soft and fuzzy, we become soft and fuzzy Jesus gives boundaries, but also mercy and love We become fully human by worship Jesus as he is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.