Ever wonder why we're quick to transition from Thanksgiving's gratitude to the frantic rush of Black Friday deals? This episode takes a hard look at this cultural paradox, casting a new light on the true essence of Thanksgiving. Join us as we celebrate our podcast's first anniversary and reflect on our mission of scriptural teaching, congregational singing, discipleship, prayer, and fellowship with a year of God's unwavering faithfulness. We'll also dig into the heart of Thanksgiving and the importance of not just giving thanks, but acknowledging to whom we are thankful. Do you feel the power of gratitude is often lost in today's fast-paced society? We tackle this issue head-on, sharing a poignant story of a teacher's unexpected pizza delivery, which prompts us to contemplate our own direction of thankfulness. We discuss the pitfalls of an ungrateful society and its negative traits, then lighten the mood with an inspiring story of a woman who battles her physical limitations with a spirit of gratitude, proving that this attitude indeed overcomes bitterness.  We dive deeper into the conversation, discussing how to respond to brokenness with love and forgiveness. It's not always easy, but with God's guidance, we can become agents of healing in our communities. We draw upon the wisdom of Ephesians 5:15, emphasizing the importance of continuous gratitude to God for every blessing, big or small. As we wrap up, we reflect on our success and express our gratitude to you, our listeners, for your support. We also chat about the importance of financial support for ministries and podcasts like ours, and how you can get involved. So tune in, and let's explore the transformative power of gratitude together. Support the show (https://paypal.me/Slaveck?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nGUq0BcQ3g

Walking In The Light is a sermon preached at ILOE Church in Bellevue, WA, by Pastor Slaveck Moraru For more podcasts, videos, and articles, visit www.christianityculture.com (http://www.christianityculture.com).Support the show (https://paypal.me/Slaveck?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mmHkBLznmY

These sermons are recorded live in churches all around the U.S but primarily at City Hill Church in Bellevue WA. I hope that these messages inspire and encourage you to walk closer to the Lord Jesus and to live your life with an eternal perspective, that is in light of eternity. Blessings For more podcasts, videos, and articles, visit: www.christianityculture.com (http://www.christianityculture.com) Support the show (https://paypal.me/Slaveck?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrsj9wgC3z0

First love is a sermon by Slaveck Moraru. The biggest problem with our generation is that we constantly look for comfort, which causes a lot of us to get apathetic towards the things of God. In the sermon Pastor, Slaveck talks about how the church needs to return to its first love. For more podcasts, videos, and articles, visit: www.christianityculture.com (http://www.christianityculture.com)Support the show (https://paypal.me/Slaveck?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyOV-iuLq88