The Essence of Gratitude

Ephesians 5:1-4

1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving

Sermon Outline

1. The Christian Life is centered around receiving and responding to the Love of God
2. Responding to God’s love is the foundation of our sanctification
3. The essence of gratitude
1. God is the giver
2. We humbly receive through grace
3. His gifts are good.