Chantha Chhim | It Seems Impossible | 11.20.22

Sermon: It Seems Impossible Series: Give Thanks Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Speaker: Chantha Chhim We are not to offer thanks to God only occasionally or only when great things are happening; instead, we are to give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Our text gives us three impossible commands (1 Thess. 5:16-18): Rejoice always; Pray without ceasing; In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. As followers of Jesus, we are not immune to the trials, pains, difficulties, and sufferings of life. In fact, life can be very brutal at times. It can be extremely difficult to give thanks to God in such times. Through the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we can give thanks in all circumstance for a several reasons. First, God is always with us—even in the darkest times (Deuteronomy 31:6,8). Giving thanks is an act of faith rather than not walking by sight. We have to “see” beyond our circumstances and look to Jesus. Second, Jesus understands what we are going through (Hebrews 4:15). In his life on earth and death on the cross, Jesus went through tremendous pain and suffering, and he understands how we feel. Finally, the Holy Spirit is in us, comforting, encouraging, and strengthening us (2 Corinthians 1:4). The Holy Spirit ministers to us in the midst of loss and pain. Subscribe to Bunker Hill Church to receive our latest messages! For more about Bunker Hill Church and our pastor, Chantha Chhim, visit our website, www.bunkerhill.church New to Bunker Hill? Click here: https://bunkerhill.churchcenter.com/p... To support the ministry of Bunker Hill and help us continue to reach people all around the world. Click here: https://bunkerhill.church/give/ Facebook:   / bunkerhillchurch.buda   Instagram:   / bunkerhill.church   Visit us in person: Bunker Hill Church - 322 School St. Buda, Illinois 61314