Danny began by expressing gratitude for the congregation and reflecting on the abundance of God’s blessings, urging everyone to “count your many blessings” not just individually but “ton by ton.” He emphasized that recognizing God’s blessings should lead us to respond with thankfulness.

Main Theme: The Amazing Nature of Jesus

Danny focused on three key attributes of Jesus, illustrated through biblical miracles:

1. Jesus is Powerful

• Healing the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-12):

• Jesus healed a man blind from birth by making mud with His saliva and applying it to the man’s eyes, then instructing him to wash in the Pool of Siloam.

• Danny highlighted that God’s power operates in ways beyond human understanding and that miracles are acts of God, not tricks or illusions.

• Key Point: We should obey whatever Jesus tells us, focusing on the results of His power rather than questioning His methods.

• Affirmation: “God is powerful.”

2. Jesus is Personal

• Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25-34):

• A woman suffering from chronic bleeding for 12 years touched Jesus’ garment in faith and was healed.

• Jesus addressed her as “daughter,” showing personal care and affection.

• Key Point: In God’s eyes, “nobodies become somebodies.” Jesus knows and cares for each individual personally.

• Affirmation: “He is personal.”

3. Jesus is Forgiving

• Forgiving the Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11):

• Religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, seeking to trap Him.

• Jesus responded, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her,” leading her accusers to leave.

• He told the woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin.”

• Key Point: Jesus offers grace and forgiveness we do not deserve; forgiveness is a miracle.

• Affirmation: “Jesus is forgiving.”

Our Response: Living a Life of Thankfulness

Danny concluded by sharing the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus (Luke 17:11-19), emphasizing that only one returned to give thanks. He challenged the congregation to:

• Make Thankfulness a Lifestyle: Gratitude should be a daily practice, not limited to a season.

• Embrace Transformation: Recognizing Jesus’ power, personal care, and forgiveness should lead us to live transformed lives marked by obedience and passion.

Closing Thoughts

Danny encouraged everyone to reflect on how Jesus makes a difference in their lives today. He expressed a hopeful vision that embracing these truths would lead to profound spiritual growth individually and as a church. He urged the congregation to:

• Acknowledge Jesus’ Attributes: Recognize and affirm that Jesus is powerful, personal, and forgiving.

• Respond with Gratitude: Let thankfulness drive us to deeper obedience and service.

• Anticipate God’s Work: Believe that God will do amazing things when we fully embrace these truths.

He led the congregation in a unifying declaration:

• “Jesus is powerful.”

• “Jesus is personal.”

• “Jesus is forgiving.”

Conclusion

Danny’s sermon was a compelling reminder of who Jesus is and how encounters with Him transform lives. By understanding Jesus’ power, personal care, and forgiveness, believers are called to live with gratitude, obedience, and passion, experiencing the “simply amazing” work of Jesus in their lives today.