Sermons about Attitudes Of Thanks

Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022

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This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2, Philippians 4:5-7, Colossians 3:14-17, Hebrews 12:28-29, Proverbs 3:5-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thankful Heart In An Unthankful World Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 24, 2008

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this message examines how to remain thankful despite living in a culture that feels its entitled to what it has.

How many of you would agree that we live in a thankless society? The majority of our culture lives with an attitude of entitlement. We feel we are entitled to better pay, better benefits and more stuff. We feel if we cannot afford it, the government should pick up the check. We have basically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksliving Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

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Sermon series about gratitude as a way of life.

Last week we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful, such as 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why I Am Thankful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 26, 2004

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THanksgiving sermon. Topical. I have a powerpoint presentation with this if you email me,I will send it.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 Signs You¡¦ve Eaten Too Much at Thanksgiving: The Gravy Boat your wife set out is a actual 12¡¦ boat. On Friday, you set off three seismographs on your morning jog. Pricking your finger for a blood test only yields gravy That rash on your stomach turns out to be steering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Need To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 19, 2007

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Things we need to give thanks for

WHY WE NEED TO BE Thankful Lamentations 3:1-57 The book of Lamentations describes Jerusalem’s destruction not only for its own sake but also for the profound theological lessons to be learned from it. The horrors of 586 B.C. are not overlooked, of course: 1. Wholesale devastation and slaughter ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am Thankful For.......

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

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Real gratitude is an expression from the heart. Did you know that we have more to be thankful for than what we realize?

I AM THANKFUL FOR….. 2 Cor 4:1-15 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 1. A ministry that’s covered by mercy. One that offers compassionate treatment, one that shows kindness and forgiveness and alleviates distress; offers relief: 2 But have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"an Attitude Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Daniel Elmore on May 24, 2020

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Your attitude determines your altitude

There is a problem that affects everyone of us this morning. Our problem is this: we are forgetful. We remember all kinds of things, especially what people have done to is. We remember you betrayed, lied, or talked about us. But we tend to forget that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2017

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Our perspective on life's difficult events - seeing a positive meaning and purpose in them - can determine whether we view God and life positively. It is our choice whether we are positive or negative. Paul chose to be positive.

I THINK MYSELF HAPPY Acts 26:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady from the big city of Philadelphia came to Texas. She wanted to go on a horseback ride in the Guadalupe Mountains. She said to the cowboy guide, "Can you get me a nice gentle pony?" 2. "Shore," said the cowboy. "What kind of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank God It's Monday

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 2, 2008

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According to the teachings of scripture all legitimate work is an extension of God’s work.

TGIM -Thank God It’s Monday- Romans 12:1 - Message by Eugene Peterson – “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thanksliving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

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Sermon Series on gratitude becoming a way of life.

Can you remember a moment of ingratitude upon someone receiving a gift? Perhaps it is a story of your children or of you as a child or teen. Have you ever witnessed an act of ingratitude that was just wrong, it just bugged you? Someone given a gift and their attitude screamed like a spoiled brat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“your Attitude Stinks!”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 8, 2014

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Summary: An attitude of joy is an intentional decision followed by a process. This sermon examines some Biblical steps needed for an attitude of joy.

“YOUR ATTITUDE STINKS!” Tags: Attitude General, Joy, Happy, Fulfillment (add tag) Philippians 1:3-12 Intoduction: There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

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Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008

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This sermon is part of a series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.1 Sunday February 3, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:3-11 Intro. A. Poss. Movie clip from Remember The Titans. [] Running on the same track. Trans. Today we are going to begin our look into verses 3-11. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

Turning Thanksgiving Into Thanksliving

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

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How to keep that spirit all year long in a way that will please God much more than will those who just spend one day at it! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Turning Thanksgiving into Thanksliving Rom. 12:1; Ps. 51:17; Heb. 13:15 This Thanksgiving sermon and several others [complete with PowerPoints] can be seen by going to: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- The common word in all 3 passages? Sacrifice! What started w/ the Pilgrims in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

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