Cross Church Winnipeg Sermon Podcast

Some are from a Christian heritage that celebrates the Eucharist, which we call Communion. Eucharist comes from the Greek word for “Thank you.” Jesus gave thanks to God when he broke the bread to feed the multitude in John 6 and elsewhere. We read that Jesus on the night he was betrayed by Judas, gave thanks and broke the bread celebrating the last Passover with with His disciples. He tells us to continue to do this as an act of remembrance and thanksgiving for what He would do at the Cross. Today we remember Jesus broken body and blood and we give thanks for the salvation that is ours through Him. To all who believe in Him, He gives us new life, abundant life and eternal life. These are the greatest gifts on earth.

Because of our sinful human nature, we are so very prone to whining, complaining, grumbling, lashing out, blaming God and blaming others for the struggles and inconveniences we endure. This may be common among unbelievers, but there is no place for this bad attitude among the regenerate. If you are a New Creation as the Bible declares that you are, you ought to have the mind and attitude of Jesus. Paul says that we need to be rejoicing always, praying continually and giving thanks in all circumstances, because this is the will of God. There are no excuses for a bad attitude. A thanksgiving-lifestyle is what we are called to. The good news is that science has proven that grateful people are at the minimum 25% happier and we are told are all-round healthier people. Rejoice, give thanks and enjoy good health!