Sunday Morning Service | September 27, 2026 | Pastor Jeff Houston
Thank You, Lord: September 27, 2026
It is easy to thank God when life is going well. But what happens when we are sick, worried, exhausted, or facing a situation we cannot change? In this encouraging sermon, Pastor Jeff Houston reminds us that gratitude is not limited to comfortable seasons. We can thank God in every circumstance because His goodness, mercy, grace, and faithfulness never run out.
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 136:1
Gratitude Is a Daily Choice
Psalm 136 opens with a direct call to give thanks to the Lord. Pastor Jeff explains that God is the source of every blessing, every kindness, and every measure of grace. The breath in our lungs, food on the table, a bed to sleep in, strength to work, and the opportunity to see another day are all reasons to pause and say, “Thank You, Lord.”
This message came from a personal week of sickness. Even while dealing with a persistent cough and difficulty breathing, Pastor Jeff found a reason to thank God for the breath he still had and the strength God supplied. His testimony brings the message close to home: gratitude does not deny what hurts. It recognizes that God remains faithful in the middle of it.
God’s Mercy Is New Every Morning
Lamentations 3:21-23 reminds us that we are not consumed because of the Lord’s mercies and that His compassion is new every morning. Yesterday’s failures do not empty today’s supply of grace. With every sunrise, God offers fresh mercy, fresh strength, and another opportunity to trust Him.
Turn From Panic to Prayer
Pastor Jeff points to Psalm 34:4: “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” God may not immediately remove every problem or change every circumstance. He can, however, break the inner grip of anxiety when we turn our attention from fear to prayer and place our focus on Him.
When we feel weak or overwhelmed, Psalm 61:2 calls us to the Rock that is higher than we are. Jesus gives stability when the ground beneath us feels uncertain. He replaces fear with peace, worry with strength, and panic with the confidence that we are not facing life alone.
Trust God With Tomorrow
Matthew 6:34 teaches us not to carry tomorrow’s worries today. We do not know what tomorrow will bring, but we know the One who will be there. God has cared for us today, and He can be trusted with next week, next month, and every unseen part of the future.
Keep Thanking God Through Every Season
The sermon closes with a commitment drawn from 2 Timothy 4:7: keep fighting the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith. Through every trial, every storm, and every uncertain day, believers can continue praying, trusting, serving, and thanking the Lord.
Key Takeaways From the Sermon
- Thank God for the ordinary blessings that are easy to overlook.
- Remember that God’s mercy and grace are renewed every morning.
- Turn from panic and anxiety to prayer and trust.
- Focus on the Lord even when the circumstances do not immediately change.
- Trust God with tomorrow and continue thanking Him through every season.
What blessing have you overlooked today? Watch the full sermon and let this simple but powerful message renew your gratitude, quiet your worries, and remind you that God’s mercy is still carrying you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of the Thank You, Lord sermon?
The sermon encourages believers to thank God in every circumstance because His goodness, mercy, grace, strength, and faithfulness remain constant even during sickness, worry, and trials.
What Scripture is the sermon based on?
The primary passage is Psalm 136:1, which calls believers to give thanks to the Lord because He is good and His mercy endures forever.
How can Christians remain thankful during difficult times?
Christians can remember God’s daily provision, renewed mercy, past faithfulness, and presence. Gratitude does not ignore hardship; it chooses to focus on God while walking through it.
What does the sermon teach about anxiety and fear?
The sermon teaches that prayer and a renewed focus on God can loosen the inner grip of anxiety. The circumstances may remain, but God can replace fear with peace, strength, and stability.
Why should believers trust God with tomorrow?
Matthew 6:34 reminds believers not to carry tomorrow’s worries today. God has been faithful in the present, and He can be trusted with every part of the future that we cannot yet see.
