logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
12m 9s

Christian Thankfulness: What It Is (and ...

DESIRING GOD
About this episode
What is Christian thankfulness? Pastor John commends the power of a heart filled with gratitude to the Giver of every good gift. 
Up next
Oct 9
Sorrows Surprised by Happiness
Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow. 
12m 34s
Oct 6
Work as Worship
How can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Pastor John situates daily work within God’s larger purposes. 
13m 7s
Oct 2
The Evil That Stuns Heaven
Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value. 
12m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2018
Grace Beneath the Waves
Pastor Ben Stuart // There’s a tendency in God to chase us and give us life, not because of something beautiful in us; because of something beautiful in Him. — That's the thing about a gift. Whether you feel worthy or not doesn’t matter. God's love is not motivated by or continge ... Show More
42m 56s
Sep 2024
Serious Joy: The Root of Sacrificial Love
How can Christians be freed from selfishness so that, at any cost to ourselves, we love others in a way that makes Christ look great? Answer: joy. 
44m 17s
May 2023
God Blesses a Heart of Integrity—Part One
God wants to bless your life! The problem is that people don’t always choose to live in ways that God can bless. Listen to this series by Pastor Rick as he walks through Jesus’ most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, where he shared the Beatitudesthe conditions for receiving ... Show More
25 m
Sep 2023
S 14 Ep 17: What are Spiritual Gifts?
The Bible reveals that every person created in the image of God has certain spiritual gifts or talents. These can be used to help further The Kingdom of God and build up The Body of Christ. In this episode, we talk through the spiritual gifts listed in Scripture. How do we apply ... Show More
16m 55s
Sep 5
Jesus Our Gift
Jesus Christ was not just born. He had an existence before he was born; and therefore, Jesus was not just born—he was given to us. Jesus is the one gift that, if you have it, you have all the other gifts. Jesus is the one gift that, if you reject it, you lose all other gifts. The ... Show More
37m 51s
Jul 20
A Prayer to Savor the Goodness of God
Lynette Kittle reminds us that God’s goodness isn’t just a concept—it’s something we’re invited to experience, enjoy, and rest in every day. In this episode, discover 7 truths about God’s goodness that will encourage your heart and draw you closer to the Giver of every perfect gi ... Show More
7m 11s