24 Reasons To Give Thanks

Tree of Life Christian Church

This Thanksgiving-focused message centers on the biblical imperative to give thanks in all circumstances, rooted in the unchanging will of God as revealed in 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18. It emphasizes that gratitude is not contingent on favorable conditions but is a present, ongoing posture of the heart, grounded in profound theological realities: God's eternal goodness and steadfast love, the wonder of creation, the gift of eternal life through Christ's sacrifice, the new birth, the sealing of the Holy Spirit, the certainty of divine purpose, the power of Scripture, the promise of future glory, and the ongoing intercession of Christ. The sermon uses a list of 24 foundational reasons—drawn from Scripture across both Testaments—to remind believers that every moment, whether marked by joy or trial, contains sufficient divine grace and truth to inspire heartfelt thanksgiving. By anchoring the heart in these eternal truths, the message calls the congregation to cultivate a life of continual gratitude, not as a reaction to circumstances, but as a disciplined response to God's unchanging character and redemptive work.