The Principles of Gratitude

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The Principles of Gratitude

Episode 1

October 29, 2023 • Joel Sikha • Exodus 16:1–30, Philippians 4:6–7

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Soon America will be celebrating one of its favourite days with food, football and family. Thanksgiving however is betrayed when we sit around a meal with shallow, cliche things that we say we're thankful for. Can Christians make a difference in our homes this thanksgiving season with a heart full of thanks and a life that has been well examined? Join me in the first of four messages that will help you cultivate a heart of Gratitude! Gratitude is a command that comes with a promise of blessing, let's not sit this one out , let's jump in!

Grateful I am a Christian

November 19, 2023 • Joel Sikha • Acts 2:14–41, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 4:25, Hebrews 10:28–29, Matthew 3:12

Hopelessness doesn't have to be our default setting even while we live and go through hard times. We worship The God of all hope who is always on the move, and is working in ways beyond our comprehension. This hope from God needs to be received with gratitude and should be acted on in faith. Are you ready to replace the hopelessness and embrace the hope that comes from God?

Grateful for Hope

November 12, 2023 • Joel Sikha • 2 Kings 7, Romans 15:13, Ephesians 2:4–9, John 3:18–19, Hebrews 11:1

Grateful for Encouragement

November 5, 2023 • Joel Sikha • 1 Kings 19:2–21, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 17:1–3

Depression has been on the rise not only in our country, but all around the world. This seems to be a pandemic where medication and therapy finds its limitations. What does the Bible have to say about this disease that is plaguing mankind? How can we cultivate gratitude while we are struggling with all sorts of mental trauma? Stay tuned, because we are going to see and experience a God who is near the broken hearted and He binds up those who are crushed in spirit.