The Returner
Luke 17:11-21

Message by Glen Miller
December 3, 2006

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. 2 Cor. 3:18

The most thankful person I know is ___________________?

Thesis – you are not whole until you are grateful!

1. Gratitude is born in hearts that comprehend God's mercy!
   
   It is available to - the needy and desperate!
2. Gratitude is a mark of maturity and gives birth!
   • Joy - Phil. 4:4
   • Peace -Phil. 4:7
   • Contentment -Phil. 4:11
   • Confidence - Phil. 4:13
   • Celebration - Phil. 4:20
3. Ingratitude is a mark of immaturity and gives birth to deformities!
   • Grumbling 1 Cor. 10:10; Num. 16:41
   • Disputing Phil. 2:14
   • Unforgiveness Matt. 18:21-35
   • Unexpressed gratitude communicates ingratitude!
4. Grateful receivers become mercy givers!
   • Conduits of gratitude 2 Sam. 9:1
     
     David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?
5. Gratitude creates hope for tomorrow!
   • Hope is based on past evidence of God's mercy!
   • Hope helps us overcome!
6. This week:
   • I will thank God for ____________________!
   • I will express gratitude to _______________!
   • I will show kindness to _________________!

Happy people aren't grateful because they are happy. They are happy because they are grateful.

Thesis – you are not whole until you are grateful!

Are you well?

Do you need to return?