Psalm 107 Stories of God's Grace

Psalm 107

A. THE GRACE AND DUTY OF GIVING THANKS TO GOD

1. Giving thanks to God is a duty [Rom 1.18, 21]

2. Giving thanks to God is an expression of our love and gratitude

Colossians 3.17 Whatever you do…give thanks

1 Thessalonians 5.16 Be joyful, pray continually, give thanks

3. Giving thanks to God is a means of grace [Psalm 107.1-2]

a. A confession of faith that God is good

b. A confession of who God is

c. A confession that God will always be there for us

d. A confession that needs to be vocalized

B. STORIES OF THANKFUL PEOPLE

1. LOST people [4-9]

2. People in BONDAGE [10-16]

3. SICK people [17-22]

4. People living in FEAR [23-32]

C. THE GOD WHOM WE THANK

1. The sovereignty of God [33-42]

2. The responsibility of man [43]

a. If you're in trouble…Pray!

b. When God delivers you…Give thanks!

John Olson