Sermons on Be Thankful:

Barabbas: That's You! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006

Jesus took the place of Barabbas. This sermon shows that we are Barabbas, and calls people to be thankful that Jesus took our place.

Mark 15:1-15 – Barabbas: That’s You! Today, as we proceed through our study of The Life of Jesus, we get ever closer to Jesus’ death. Today we are looking at one aspect of His trial and crucifixion that may or may not be new but it bears repeating anyway. To be reminded of what Jesus did for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

4 Attitudes Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 24, 2004

Psalm 110 was used by the nation of Israel as a psalm of thanks to God. As they gathered to worship, this psalm was used to reflect the attitude of their hearts.

“Four Attitudes of Thanksgiving” Psalm 100 11/28/04 This psalm was used by the nation of Israel as a psalm of thanks to God. As they gathered to worship, this psalm was used to reflect the attitude of their hearts. The thanks reflected in this psalm is not for personal blessing, but for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Generous Person

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Nov 18, 2001

Message on giving using Paul’s thank you note to the Phillipians as the main text - Phil. 4:9-20

Giving: How To Trust God With My Resources The whole point of this Survivor Series to identify the most necessary habits and disciplines Christians must keep if they hope to keep growing in their faith. Jonathan has shared three of those so far: Bible Study; Prayer; and Evangelism. Today I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 30, 2001

An inductive exploration of my experiences of God’s blessings that leads others to reflect on their own reasons for giving thanks to God.

Introduction: This week our nation dedicated a day to expressing gratitude. Families gathered to share laughter and good food. The turkeys were roasted and the pumpkin pies were devoured as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving should be a time of reflection – a time of looking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Praise He Is Worthy Of

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

What can we do to render to God a thanks, praise, or worship that will approach what He is truly worthy of?

AN UNCOMPARABLE PRAISE FOR A INCOMPREHENSIBLE GOD WHY TO PRAISE THE LORD: FOR SUSTAINING LIFE: Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord (Psalms 150) FOR INFINITE MERCY: O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalms 136:1) FOR ABIDING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-26

Denomination: Church Of God

A Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To look at our attitudes and how God desires to change us to be more Christlike. Emphasizes getting into the word and being thankful

A Healthy Heart Colossians 3:15-17 Primary Purpose: To discuss the attitudes of our heart and how we should develop it. Paul tells us that when we put on the new man in Christ that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. It should show itself it the attitudes and in the behavior I show ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What I Have Is Not Who I Am

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Dec 5, 2005

Being thankful does not have much to do with what I have, but it has a lot to do with who I am.

What I Have Is Not Who I Am! 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 and Philippians 4:4-13 by Jim Westmoreland I may have a nice house and a refrigerator and a freezer full of food. I may have a good job or a great retirement income. I may have abundance and plenty and still not be a thankful person. If I am a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Blessing Of The Unfinished

Contributed by Wilson Murphy on May 9, 2004

Thank God for the things God helped you finish, but also the things He didn’t let you finish.

The Blessing in the Unfinished Ps 119:85-87 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. Luke 15:13 And not many days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing The Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2005

A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 on knowing the time. (Thanks to Jack Peters for the outline http://www.sermonseeds.org/)

Sermon for 6/26/2005 Romans 13:11-14 Knowing the Time Introduction: Not long ago the boys had a T- ball game so we all went. We got there at 11 and went to the field and our team was not there. We got up with the coach and somehow our communications got confused and the game was at 10. They had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testimony Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 25, 2007

This sermon looks at the Christian life and calls us to appreciate and be thankful to God even through adversity and to be consecrated followers of the Lord.

Jonah chapter 2: 1-10. “ Testimony of Thanksgiving “ There is one thing that all Christians share in common with Jonah and it can be found here in chapter 2. A testimony of thanksgiving to the grace and mercy of God towards them in saving them. Can you like Jonah echo words of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift To Us

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 12, 2007

(Thanks be to another contributor for the outline) How do you measure God’s Gift to us? Here are three ways.

Introduction I. It is almost here; that special time of year called Christmas, A. That time of year when some family members travel great distances, just to be together. B. That time of year when life gets extremely busy, what with all the shopping, wrapping of gifts, extra church activities, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Mission Impossible

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

THERE’S A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUST OBEYING GOD ON THE OUTSIDE, AND OBEYING FROM A THANKFUL, JOYABLE AGREEABLE HEART

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Numbers 22 As we look at the 22nd chapter of Numbers, we see the Israelites nearing the end of their wandering in the desert. They had just beaten up, killed, and plundered the Amorites and now they are camped in the plains of Moab near Jordon. This is the place where they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-41

The Qualifications For God’s Kingdom

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

The Qualifications for God’s Kingdom Text: Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Introduction: I. Allowing Christ to Live Over You - It’s need to give up to the control or influence of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 24, 2013

“Being saved from certain condemnation is certainly the most important blessing in this life; and much to be thankful for!”

Title: Blessings In Christ Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:3-10 Introduction: Are there days, especially during this special time of year; that you really don’t feel that thankful? One of the songs we will be singing today has the words, “Count Your Blessings” Have you had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Day - Ephesians 5:16 & Colossians 4:5

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2015

to seize the day, we must Be Prayerful (follow God’s example!) Be Holy Be Wise Be Witnesses Be Thankful/musical

“The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.” George Burns Read Ephesians 5 Today we’ll focus on verses 15- 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: *other