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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Thanksgiving – An Attitude Of Gratitude!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2019
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    Today I would like to share with you 3 things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXTS: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 92:1, 100:4, 107:1; Romans 1:21 ILL. On Thanksgiving Day the family was seated around the table, preparing to eat their annual holiday meal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Attitude Of The Heart

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2019
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    It’s in those times of trial, we are still to be thankful! The times we experience in the valleys of life, when we feel like all we have to hang onto is God. Those are the times we should realize the only thing we have ever had to hang onto is God!

    The Attitude of the Heart Illus. From a sermon of Johnny Creasong’s Some people are just impossible to please.... A large dog walks into a butcher shop carrying a purse in its mouth. He puts the purse down and sits in front of the meat case. “What is it, boy?" the butcher jokingly asks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    When Jesus Said "thank You" Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 25, 2019
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    Four times in the Gospels, Jesus thanked God for something. Here's how to follow His example

    Part Two: When Jesus Said “Thank You” This coming Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving. We love thanksgiving. We love the travel. We love the food. We love the triptophen that makes all the men fall asleep watching football. How many of you know which President made Thanksgiving a federal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019
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    These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

    1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 25, 2019
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    Thanksgiving is the holiday dedicated to giving thanks. But if your life isn't going very well you might think there isn't anything to be thankful for. Let's see if we can gain some perspective on why we should be thankful; not just at Thanksgiving time, but all the time.

    BE THANKFUL Colossians 3:15-17 Thanksgiving is the holiday dedicated to giving thanks for things. Interestingly, the words thank and think have the same root, reminding us that thanksgiving comes from thinking about our blessings. But you may not be feeling very thankful lately. You might think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks Living

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2019
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    Turkey? Maybe a turkey regrets THANKSGIVING... but we should be THANKS LIVING... God has be so good to us... Do we give thanks with a grateful heart? Did you know prayer should be part of THANKSGIVING?

    THANKS GIVING VS THANKS LIVING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHO HAVE YOU THANKED TODAY? Did you write a note or text of thanksgiving? Did you call or visit some old person and give them thanks? Have you ever thanked a teacher or preacher? Or do you think THANKSGIVING is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2019
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    Paul told us that thanks-giving, not complaining, is God's best will for us. We're to do it in every circumstance, not just the good ones. A thankful spirit operates by faith and focuses on God. We're to do it in the strength and grace of Christ, which is sufficient.

    IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Josh: Why did the farmer run a steamroller over his potato field on Thanksgiving Day? Phil: Why? Josh: He wanted to raise mashed potatoes. 2. Biff: Why did the turkey cross the road? Bob: I don’t know. Biff: It was Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012
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    Some thoughts about thanksgiving from God’s Word. 1- In a list of sins ingratitude is a big one 2- In the presence of all people we must give thanks 3- In a world of impurity there must be thanksgiving 4- In the midst of asking we must give thanks

    INTRO.- ILL.- It was on Thanksgiving many years ago that actress Helen Hayes cooked her first turkey. Before serving it she announced to her husband, Charles MacArthur, and their son James: “Now I know this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t right, I don’t want anybody to say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Parking On Someone Else’s Dime

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2012
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    A message about our earning future blessings for future generations; by doing what our forefathers did. (To be given the Sunday after Thanksgiving)

    Have you ever noticed that people get stuck in habits? A perfect example is how we might drive the same route to work every day for years, and there comes a point in time when we can’t remember the drive we just got through making. That is when we just “go through the motions” bu do not ...read more

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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    A Thanksgiving, "State Of Mind"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 16, 2012
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    Don’t just focus on what’s wrong in your life; try focusing on whats right with your life for a change, try focusing on what God wants to do in your life, What your wanting to take place, may not look like its happening, but that doesn’t me

    A thanksgiving state of mind? 1st Thess. 5:16-18 NIV 16. Rejoice always, 17. pray continually, 18. give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. You know thanksgiving is right around the corner and that’s when many people take survey of their life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouraging Word Of God! (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012
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    "God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus Christ, even in times of UNWANTED SITUATIONS & UNDESIRABLE THINGS."

    Hebrews 12:5 (NLT), “Have you entirely forgotten the ENCOURAGING God spoke to you, His CHILDREN? He said, "My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord DISCIPLINES you, and don’t be discouraged when He CORRECTS you.” "God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus ...read more

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  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Choosing To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Nov 18, 2012
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    Thanksgiving is a choice, so what should be choose to be thankful for?

    CHOOSING TO BE THANKFUL: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Apostle Paul is finishing up his first letter to the church at Thessalonica. • This was a congregation of believers who were suffering because of their faith. • But in spite of their suffering, they remained faith to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gracias En Accion

    Contributed by Juan N. Bonilla on Nov 18, 2012
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    Sermon sobre la importancia de la Accion de Gracias, la deberia ser Gracias En Accion.

    1 Tesalonicenses 5:18 - Dad gracias en todo; porque esta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús. Durante este mes muchos en los Estados Unidos celebran lo que se conoce como el día de acción de gracias. Y muchos de nosotros cuando oímos estas palabras pensamos automáticamente en ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012
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     | 13,306 views

    That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

    Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Instructions Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 26, 2012
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     | 4,785 views

    Respect, encouragement, ministry, faithfulness

    FINAL INSTRUCTION’S 1 Thess 5: 12-28 November 25, 2012 INTRODUCTIONS 1) I’ll never forget Christmas of 2003….my Dad was battling cancer…we’d just found out it was through his entire body…..lungs, spine, lymph nodes…everywhere….He weighed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ