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  • Saying Thanks

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

    SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

  • A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 2,464 ratings
     | 515,283 views

    This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

    "A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

  • How To Handle Difficult Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

    How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

  • Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

    Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

  • A Richer, Fuller Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    A richer, fuller life comes by committing ourselves to Christ in certain ways.

    A RICHER, FULLER LIFE I Thess. 5:16-18 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level ...read more

  • While U Wait, Seasonal Basics For Believers

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    While we wait, do we get frustrated and anxious or do we realize that only through times of waiting can our Lord accomplish some great stuff.

    Don’t you just hate to wait? I do. Patience is not something that I am exceptionally good at and as a matter of fact is one of the main areas in my life that God is having to work overtime to bring into line with His will and plan for my life. Christmas is the worst when it comes to waiting. ...read more

  • How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

    How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

  • Controlling Your Mouth

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,314 views

    COMPLAINING WILL CAUSE YOU MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.

    TITLE: CONTROLLING YOUR MOUTH TEXT: I THESS. 5:18 INTRO: Out West, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came ...read more

  • How To Get The Most Out Of Life

    Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

    How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

  • For Granted Or Gratitude?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Do we take our blessings for granted or with gratitude?

    FOR GRANTED OR GRATITUDE? I Thess. 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the ...read more

  • The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

  • Ephesians 1: 5-8 Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation.

    Thanksgiving Sunday Oct. 8/00 Meeting Creek Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1: 3 - 10 Tell the Story of the Roman slave ...read more

  • Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 46,953 views

    A thankful spirit is a distinguishing feature of a Christian.

    Thanksgiving is coming up, as you all know. When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Well, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. At least, that’s what most people think of. But in the past few years, ...read more

  • Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

  • How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 30,869 views

    Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

    Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more