There’s a kind of gratitude that does more than lift your mood—it changes the battle. In this powerful message, Pastor George Sawyer unpacks one of the most overlooked spiritual principles in Scripture: the supernatural power of giving thanks.
Pastor Sawyer shows how gratitude is more than a habit—it’s a spiritual weapon. From David facing Goliath to Jesus giving thanks before feeding the 5,000, we see a pattern: when God’s people give thanks before the breakthrough, heaven moves. Thanksgiving shifts the atmosphere, uproots fear, and invites God’s presence into the very moments where we feel weakest.
He also warns about the subtle danger of forgetfulness and ingratitude—how drifting from thankfulness affects our spiritual resilience, our clarity, and even the battles we don't realize we're fighting. Backed by Scripture and real-world insights, this message will equip you to practice gratitude not as a reaction, but as a spiritual strategy.
If you’ve been facing pressure, discouragement, or spiritual warfare, this message will help you plant a seed of thanks that can transform everything.
00:00 – Introduction and Series Overview
01:07 – Understanding the Power of Thanksgiving
01:37 – Spiritual Warfare and Hidden Battles
03:11 – David & Goliath: A Fresh Perspective
05:48 – Giving Thanks in Difficult Moments
08:11 – Scripture Foundations for Gratitude
09:58 – Practical Ways to Practice Thanksgiving
15:47 – Rejoicing & Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
21:30 – The Power of Thanksgiving in Action
22:29 – The Danger of Forgetting God
26:15 – Scientific Evidence Supporting Gratitude
29:29 – Moral Decline & Ungratefulness
36:08 – Jesus’ Example of Giving Thanks
40:20 – The Importance of Remembering
