4 Gratuitous Steps to Gratitude

Colossians 2:6-7

Thesis: To show that Christians to show gratitude.

Introduction:

1. Do you consider yourself to be a gratuitous person?

2. Have you wondered why some are greater than others at showing gratitude?

Discussion:

Let us consider...

I. WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT GRATITUDE.

A. It’s nice to show gratitude (2 Sam. 9:1).

B. Gratitude comes from considerate people, whom we love.

C. Gratitude is God’s will (1 Thess. 5:18).

II. THAT WE SHOULD BE GRATUITOUS.

A. Jesus like to see gratitude in others (Lk. 17:17-18).

B. People are happier in a gratuitous world.

C. The world watches how Christians carry themselves (Gen. 13:8).

III. WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A MORE GRATUITOUS PERSON.

A. Be at peace with God (Phil. 4:6-9) and others (Rom. 12:18).

B. Let go and allow God to work (Mt. 6:24ff; Rom. 8:28).

C. Accept others where they are and forgive (Eph. 4:31-32).

D. Give to others cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:6-15).

Conclusion:

1. God loves his people to show gratitude.

2. Our prayer should be for God to help us to be more gratuitous.