Series Details
Simply put, grace means freedom—freedom to live without shame, to cease striving, and to enjoy God’s presence in your life!
From David’s psalms to Paul’s epistles, it’s no wonder grace is so central in the Bible. In Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude, Pastor Chuck Swindoll brings grace to life, explaining what it means to be a living, walking, talking embodiment of God’s sweetest gift.
Learn how to establish yourself in God’s grace and then move forward into right thinking and joyful living!
Grace, at its core, means freedom—the freedom to live without the crushing weight of shame, to cease from self-effort, and to truly enjoy God’s presence. In this two-part Thanksgiving series, Chuck Swindoll explores how the progression from guilt to grace naturally results in an overflow of gratitude. By looking at the experiences of King David and the teachings of the apostle Paul, we learn how to establish ourselves in God’s grace and move forward into right thinking and joyful living.
Giving Thanks for God’s Forgiveness
Sermon Summary King David was a warrior who had faced giants and armies, but he found himself nearly defeated by the giant of his own guilt. This message explores Psalm 32, where David describes the physical and emotional toll of unconfessed sin. Chuck examines the relief and joy that come when we stop hiding and start confessing. We learn that God’s forgiveness is the only cure for the “heavy hand” of guilt, and receiving it is the first step toward authentic gratitude.
Key Facts & Themes
- The Burden of Guilt: Recognizing the internal pressure and “groaning” that accompany hidden sin.
- The Power of Confession: Understanding that acknowledging our sin to God is the gateway to His mercy.
- The Joy of Forgiveness: Celebrating the “blessedness” of having our transgressions covered by the Lord.
Primary Scripture Reference
- Psalm 32:1–11
Giving Thanks for God’s Grace
Sermon Summary Grace is God’s sweetest gift, and it is intended to be lived out every day. This message focuses on the liberating nature of grace as presented in the New Testament. Chuck explains what it means to be a “living, walking, talking embodiment” of grace. We learn that grace is not just for our salvation, but it is the power that sustains us, changes our thinking, and fills our lives with a deep and lasting sense of gratitude toward our Father.
Key Facts & Themes
- Grace as Freedom: Breaking free from the need to strive for God’s acceptance.
- Living Grace: How a right understanding of God’s favor transforms our daily attitudes and actions.
- Cultivating Gratitude: Why an awareness of grace is the only sustainable source of true thanksgiving.
