We honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Pastor John MacArthur, a man who has faithfully preached the Word of God for over five decades. From his unwavering commitment to biblical truth to his bold stand for the gospel in an age of compromise, Pastor MacArthur has been a model of conviction, courage, and clarity. We're grateful to God for using Pastor MacArthur to bring the truth of His word to us.

• Date Preached: October 17, 2004
• Selected Scriptures
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• Date Preached: September 26, 2004
• Selected Scriptures
• For more information about this sermon, please visit ⁠Grace To You Ministries⁠.

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• Date Preached: September 19, 2004
• Passage: Selected Scriptures
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Pastor John MacArthur has been facing health challenges, including heart surgeries and lung surgery. He's still recovering from his surgeries, due to this reason, he couldn't be at the 2025 Shepherd's Conference.

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In this sermon, John MacArthur examines 1 Thessalonians 5:18, where Paul instructs believers to "In everything give thanks." MacArthur emphasizes that gratitude should be a constant aspect of the Christian life, regardless of circumstances. He contrasts this with the ungratefulness characteristic of unbelievers, highlighting that thankfulness is a distinguishing mark of believers. By recognizing God's sovereignty and His work in all situations, Christians are called to express gratitude in every circumstance

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In this sermon, Pastor John MacArthur delves into Colossians 1:12–14, highlighting the profound reasons Christians have for gratitude. He emphasizes that believers should be thankful for their salvation, which includes being qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints, being delivered from the domain of darkness, and being transferred into the kingdom of God's beloved Son. MacArthur underscores that these aspects of salvation are central to the Christian faith and serve as the primary sources of a believer's thankfulness.

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