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Sunday • November 1, 2026

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Today's Message

I'M STILL GRATEFUL!

Even in the Valley. Even in the Storm. Even Here.
Pastor Stephän Kirby
HABAKKUK 3:17–19 • PSALM 23:4
Primary Text

Habakkuk 3:17–19

“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; ... Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
HABAKKUK 3:17–18 (KJV) • EXCERPT
Today's Question Can I still recognize God's goodness even when my circumstances have not changed?
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Today’s Sermon Notes

GRATEFUL — We recognize His grace, appreciate His people, and praise Him in every season.

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Recognition

Lord, Forgive Me for What I Failed to Recognize

Luke 17:11–19

I do not want to become so occupied with the blessing that I overlook the presence of the Blesser.

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Grace

Gratefulness Is Recognizing Grace

James 1:17

Just because God has done it before does not make it any less of a blessing today.

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People

Gratefulness Is Remembering People

Philippians 1:3

Remember what God has done without forgetting the people He used to do it.

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Practice

Gratefulness Is More Than a Feeling

Colossians 3:15–17

If nobody heard me say thank You, would my life still reveal a grateful heart?

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Valley

Even in the Valley, I’m Grateful

Psalm 23:4

I may not be grateful for the valley itself, but I am grateful the Shepherd walks with me.

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Storm

Even in the Storm, I’m Grateful

Acts 16:22–26

I refuse to put my praise on hold until my problems are over.

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Yet Praise

YET Will I Rejoice!

Habakkuk 3:17–19

My circumstances may not have changed, but God is still worthy of my praise.

Habakkuk’s Declaration

YET!

The fig tree does not blossom. YET!

The fields do not produce. YET!

The flocks are gone. YET!

Yet I will rejoice in the LORD!

My Declaration

I'M STILL GRATEFUL!

Lord, open my eyes to Your presence and Your grace.

I will appreciate the people You placed in my life.

Even in the valley, You are my Shepherd.

Even in the storm, You are worthy of my praise.

EVEN HERE. EVEN NOW. EVEN IN THIS.
YET WILL I REJOICE IN THE LORD!

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Beginning in November Ekklesia Choir Is Forming

The Ekklesia Choir will begin forming in November. If you are interested in singing, please see Sis. Monica.

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