by Church @ 434 | Sep 1, 2026 | Ignite Gratitude
In the second installment of the “Ignite Gratitude” series, Jeff Dixon moves beyond the science of thankfulness to explore the ultimate source of truth: the Holy Scriptures. While many view thankfulness as a mere emotion, Jeff reveals how the Bible establishes gratitude as a consistent spiritual mandate from Leviticus to Revelation. Through the examples of King David, the Prophet Daniel, and the Apostle Paul, we see a pattern of worship defined by thanksgiving. Most importantly, we look at the life of Jesus, who gave thanks not only for miracles but even in the shadow of the cross. This episode challenges us to stop waiting for the “feeling” of gratitude and instead embrace it as a biblical command and a daily choice. Discover how being rooted in Christ leads to an overflowing heart and prepare yourself for the practical applications coming in the final part of this series.
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by Church @ 434 | Aug 17, 2026 | Ignite Gratitude
Imagine waking up tomorrow morning to find that the only people, blessings, and comforts still in your life were the ones you specifically took the time to thank God for today. In this opening episode of the limited series “Ignite Gratitude,” Jeff Dixon from the Church of 434 poses this soul-stirring question to challenge our perspective on thankfulness. Far from being just a polite gesture, gratitude is a powerful, scientifically-backed force that has the ability to shift your heart rate, lower your stress, and literally change the trajectory of your life. Grounded in the truth of 1 Timothy 6:17—that God richly gives us all things to enjoy—this video bridges the gap between ancient scripture and modern psychology. Don’t settle for being “happy-ish” or “almost joyful.” Join us as we explore why followers of Christ should be the most thankful people on earth and learn how to ignite a fire of gratitude that consumes the stress of yesterday and illuminates the hope of tomorrow.
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