Sermon, November 20, 2011 - Stories of God’s Goodness
Psalm 107
A. THE GRACE AND DUTY OF GIVING THANKS TO GOD
1. Giving thanks to God is a duty [Rom 1.18, 21]
2. Giving thanks to God is an expression of our love and gratitude
Colossians 3.17 Whatever you do…give thanks
1 Thessalonians 5.16 Be joyful, pray continually, give thanks
3. Giving thanks to God is a means of grace [Psalm 107.1-2]
a. A confession of faith that God is good
b. A confession of who God is
c. A confession that God will always be there for us
d. A confession that needs to be vocalized
B. STORIES OF THANKFUL PEOPLE
1. LOST people [4-9]
2. People in BONDAGE [10-16]
3. SICK people [17-22]
4. People living in FEAR [23-32]
C. THE GOD WHOM WE THANK
1. The sovereignty of God [33-42]
2. The responsibility of man [43]
a. If you’re in trouble…Pray!
b. When God delivers you…Give thanks!
John Olson
