The mission of the Church begins in earnest with the promises to Abraham and his offspring. These promises are grand and glorious, and we inherit them all in Christ. We should learn from our father Abraham, and from his offspring Jesus Christ, how to hold these promises--gratefully and loosely, recognizing that our present enjoyment of the promises is but a foretaste of the glory that awaits us.

The sermon centers on the transformative power of gratitude as a hallmark of true faith, rooted in the biblical command to give thanks in all circumstances—a will of God revealed through Paul's exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 and exemplified in the life of Christ. It draws profound parallels from history, including the Pilgrims' landing at Cape Cod and Lincoln's wartime Thanksgiving proclamation, to underscore that thankfulness is not a reaction to favorable conditions but a posture of trust in God's sovereign providence. The narrative of the ten lepers in Luke 17 highlights the shocking reversal of expectation: the one who returns in gratitude is a Samaritan, a despised outsider, while the nine Israelites—religious insiders—fail to acknowledge their healing. This story reveals that genuine thanksgiving arises not from religious pedigree but from a heart humbled by mercy, recognizing that only Jesus, the true priest and sacrifice, can cleanse the soul. The sermon culminates in the ultimate Thanksgiving—the Lord's Supper—where Christ, betrayed and crucified, gives thanks, demonstrating that our deepest gratitude is not for blessings, but for salvation, forgiveness, and the grace that transforms us from grief to gratitude.

Revelation contains seven "Blessed" promises. These seven "Blessed" statements reveal God's staggering promises to those who hear and heed the words of the slain and standing Lamb.

In the final verses of Revelation, John records an urgent call to live in light of Christ's imminent return. Through a series of final promises and warnings, John affirms the trustworthiness of God's Word, calls believers to worship God alone, and underscores the reality of eternal recompense, where each person is judged according to their deeds. Ultimate hope is reserved for those who have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb, symbolizing repentance and faith, while a solemn warning is issued against distorting or neglecting Scripture. As the Bible closes, it culminates in a heartfelt invitation—'Come, Lord Jesus'—echoed by the Spirit, the church, and every believer, expressing both longing and assurance, and ending with a prayer for divine grace to sustain faithful perseverance until His return.