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  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Thanks For Nothing

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 10, 2008
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     | 5,304 views

    Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when it seems like God didn’t come through for you. Sometimes we pray for something that we would like and it doesn’t always happen the way we would like or in the time frame we would like. Sometimes we want God’s will t

    Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when it seems like God didn’t come through for you. Sometimes we pray for something that we would like and it doesn’t always happen the way we would like or in the time frame we would like. Sometimes we want God’s will to be like our will. Illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful For The Home

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    God’s plan for the home is the only one that will work.

    Joshua was determined in his declaration. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks For The Suffering

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
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    This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

    THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,504 views

    Ephesians 5:20 tells 1) When, 2) For what, 3) To whom & 4) How the Spirit–filled believer is to be thankful.

    People may have one of three possible attitudes about thanksgiving. 1) The first is that it is unnecessary. Some people are not thankful simply because they think they deserve every good thing they have—and more. The rich firmer of Jesus’ parable who was presumptuous about his future prosperity ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Allen James avatar

    A Thankful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 4,647 views

    This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

    INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Thankful Sheep

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

    Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Thankful Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 4,601 views

    Can we refuse to ’Thank God’ by worshiping and bowing down when we clearly see that this God is our God forever and ever, and will be our guide, even unto death? There is a warning which follows ~ The favored nation grew deaf to their Lord’s command.

    Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    B Thankful Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 27,008 views

    God repeatedly tells me I should be thankful for all things. But there are times I don’t want to thankful. There are times I don’t FEEL thankful. So how can I obey God when that happens?

    OPEN: I read the true story of GIs stationed on Leyte in the Philippines during WW II. Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate their food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, had worked himself into the noontime chow line. But the camp cook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Thanks Giving!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 28, 2009
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     | 6,517 views

    The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new ho

    Thanks A. The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new hospital." The irate Ford was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    If we have our minds centred in Christ, focussed on the things that please God, then we won't need a rule book. If God's word dwells in us the way our lives are hidden with Christ then we'll do things that please God automatically.

    Paul has just finished telling the Colossians to stay away from those who want to tie them down to human rules and regulations. He says these rules are of no use to you in controlling your human desires. He says “Why would you want to subject yourself to human regulations when Christ has died ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Thanks Mom

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    Christian mothers are special people selected by God.

    Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother…” (John 19:25). Today is Mother’s Day and it is nice that the day was set aside as a special day to recognize mothers, but in reality, every day should be Mother’s Day. Mothers deserve to be praised on a daily basis. It was our mother who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2008
     | 4,593 views

    A sermon for Thanksgiving (outline and several thoughts from an article by Nancy Tester in Pray Magazine)

    Sermon for 11/23/2008 HoHum: Ephesians 5:20- always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:18- give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. WBTU: A. Yes, but is God ever going to help us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,008 views

    Thanksgiving is a day which is recognized by the United States Government to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes - it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you clearly see that it was about giving thanks to the Lord for all

    Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is a day which is recognized by the United States Government to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes - it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you clearly see that it was about giving thanks to the Lord for all his divine provision ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Newman avatar

    Thanking The Trial Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,121 views

    Learn to be thankful for trials for they grow your character and teach you perseverance and patience

    “Thanking The Trial” Our family had just completed a lovely Thanksgiving Dinner. There were twelve of us seated around the table. Jerry, my son-in-law, asked each person to share what they were thankful for. The first one to volunteer was Gillian, my just turned six-year-old, granddaughter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Give Thanks?

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    With all the busyness of the Thanksgiving holidays, who has the time or the energy to "give thanks?" But Jesus speaks into our busyness: "Don’t worry about your life...Seek first the Kingdom of God." This is a sermon for Thanksgiving, Year B.

    Rush Co. Community Thanksgiving Joel 2:21-27 Pastor Maurice Schaus 1 Timothy 2:1-7 November 19, 2000, Matthew 6:25-33 Give Thanks? As we gather this week, many of us are busy with preparations for the Thanksgiving holidays. The guests are coming, so the house needs to be cleaned from top to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran