Oh That Men Would Give Thanks

Psalm 107:8

Introduction.

  1. Thanksgiving time is here again!

  2. Four times the psalmist repeats this verse (107:8, 15, 21, 31).

Body.

  1. Problem (107:4-5, 10-12, 17-18, 23-27).

    1. Wandering, imprisonment, sickness, traveling.

    2. Comparison to our lives (1 Cor. 10:1-11).

  2. Solution (107:6a, 13a, 19a, 28a).

    1. Cry out to the Lord! (Matt. 5:6; 7:7; Acts 17:26-27).

    2. Prayer in times of trouble.

  3. Outcome (107:6b-9, 13b-16, 19b-22, 28b-32).

    1. He Satisfies the Soul (107:9; Exo. 40:34-38).

    2. He Sets Free the Slave (107:16; Luke 4:18-19; John 8:31-36).

    3. He Soothes the Sick (107:20; Psa. 32:3-4).

    4. He Saves the Seafarer (107:23-32; Mark 4:37-39; Acts 27).

  4. Response (107:8, 15, 21-22, 31-43).

    1. Give thanks and praise Him! (Lev. 7:11-12).

    2. He Shows Those Who See (107:33-43).

Conclusion.

  1. So let’s be thankful this Thanksgiving and all year round.

  2. Perhaps you haven’t experienced that outcome yet.

  3. Obey the gospel today!