Sermons on be thankful: showing 1,966-1,980 of 60,126

Deborah: A Woman Of Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 22, 2014

Two woman who got honored over 2 men, not because they were necessarily better, but because they trusted God. Thanks to Guy Caley for his insights on faith from "Mud Wrestling".

About thirty years ago, a young woman tennis star named Billie Jean King was challenged to a tennis match in what was billed as the “Battle of the Sexes” Another American tennis star, Bobby Riggs, 55, had been considered the best player in the world years earlier. He won Wimbledon and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Absolute God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 27, 2016

Many in this world do not believe in any idea that is absolute. Jesus was NOT one of those. Jesus declared the Gospel in absolute terms with no "wiggle room" built in. Thank you, Jesus, for such a glorious gift!

John 14:1-14 As we look up this Scripture we are (hopefully) remembering some of the sermon from last week when we saw that: Jesus lived His life with the Father ever before His face And that we have a natural inclination to take our eyes off of Jesus and look at the things of this world which ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Journeys: The Magi Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014

We ought to take our cue – not from Herod, who rejected God’s gift of Jesus – but from the wise men, who received it with glad and thankful hearts.

This is the last of our series on the theme of Faces at the Manger. We started with Joseph, remember, and we continued with the angels, the shepherds, and Mary, the mother of our Lord. And now we conclude with the wise men, or the magi, as they are sometimes called. Technically, they did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015

There is much excess and waste in the church especially in the west. It is time for us to be excessive in worship, forgiveness, caring for others, self-control, stewardship and thankfulness. Learn the difference between sinful excess and righteous exces

Intro: A woman bought an extravagant dress, and the husband asked why did it have to be so expensive, She said the devil made me buy it, The husband asked, why didn’t you say get behind me Satan?, The woman said, I did and he said it looked as good in the front as it did in the back, so I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Anger And Compassion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 11 focusing on God as our Heavenly Father and God as a Being with Emotions (Thanks to Clark Tanner of Sermon Central for his sermon entitled "God is Just and Justifier" on Hosea 11)

HoHum: There was a little boy who had a new winter coat. He and his dad were walking in town up and down ice covered streets. The boy didn’t have gloves so he kept his hands deep in the pockets of his new coat. At the beginning, the father said, “Give me your hand.” The boy ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous Character

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 2, 2013

Are you honoring your mother only today by a tiny token or am I honoring her by a lifestyle that warms her heart and provokes thanks to God rather than tears before Him

It is called Mother’s Day, not wife’s or wives’ day for the simple reason that it is the day children honor their mothers, not husbands honoring wives or fathers honoring mothers. It is a day when children reexamine what mothers mean to them. It is a day when children reexamine their relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When Jesus Comes To Town? Mark 1:21-34

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Much of this message has remained as Dave McFadden wrote it. Thanks for the awesome message.Many say how much they want to see revival happen in our community. But do they really?

Jesus had been teaching in and around Capernaum for several weeks, using Capernaum as His “base of operation,” if you will. As a result of His ministry, the entire city of Capernaum was transformed by the power of Christ… Many say how much they want to see revival happen in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

“the One Who Didn’t Get Away!”

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 13, 2014

Everyone's life is lived with an arc. Jesus and the salvation He gives is the spark that changes the direction of that arc. Ten lepers were healed. The one that returned to thank Jesus had his life transformed!

Cornerstone Church 2.9.14 “The One Who Didn’t Get Away!” Luke 17:11-19 “One evening some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 6 Resurrection Living

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 8, 2014

Do we understand how blessed you are? Do we understand just how much we have to be thankful for? Do we understand how privileged we are?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 6 Resurrection Living Ephesians 2:1-7 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do We Need Grace? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 20, 2017

Before one can appreciate grace, we need to understand the nature and consequences of sin. I want to thank Dr. Jack Cottrell for his book Thirteen Lessons on Grace. It was a helpful resource.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we opened up our Amazing Grace series by looking at the Genesis of Grace. We learned that God had a plan to offer redemption to mankind when the fall happened. • This week we will focus on why we need grace. • In order to be able to able to understand WHY we need ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2020

The Apostle Paul did not write 365 thank-you notes. But he did write about one-half of the letters that make-up the New Testament. And Paul’s letters overflow with thanksgiving.

Gratitude is an intentional way of thinking about receiving a benefit and giving credit to others beside oneself for that benefit. Practicing gratitude magnifies positive feelings more than it reduces negative feelings. To illustrate: John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Love's Response To Hate Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Thank God for the cross and the record we have of it, for not only is our salvation dependent upon it, but the reality of all Jesus taught is dependent upon what we see and hear at the cross.

One of the most diabolical criminals of his day, and the first big time American gangster, was also a very impressive pulpit orator. John Murrell as a youth was caught for horse stealing, and after a public whipping he was sent to prison. He declared eternal vengeance upon society for this, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Culture Conformed Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Thank God everyday that the President and Congress cannot tell any American how they are to worship, and what they are to believe. This is one of the greatest freedoms of life, and most people in history have never enjoyed it.

An insurance adjuster tells of a life policy taken out in the name of Abraham Brown in a small southern town. For five years the insurance company received the premiums when they were due. Then all of a sudden they stopped without warning. The company sent several notices and then finally there ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Psalm 100 Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

"Bless My holy name by giving thanks for all I have done for you. I, the LORD, am good, My mercy is everlasting, and My truth endures forever."

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. THE BIBLE BY JESUS – PSALM 100 Shout with joy to Me, your Lord, when entering My presence, everyone from every nation join in. Worship as you enter My presence with singing because I am the Lord, your God. I made you and you belong to Me; you are My ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church – Its Consummation Is Righteous Joy – The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb And The Church’s Return To Earth - Part 2 (Part 13 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

This last Church posting looks at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and the eternal home of the Church. It considers the Bride at the Second Coming. It is a full posting. Thank you to all those who have followed this Series.

THE CHURCH – ITS CONSUMMATION IS RIGHTEOUS JOY – THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB AND THE CHURCH’S RETURN TO EARTH - PART 2 (PART 13 IN THE SERIES) This message follows on from Part 1. It is the very last posting in this Series on the Church, the Bride. [5]. WHO IS INVITED TO THE MARRIAGE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9, Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Revelation 19:9-12, John 14:3, Zechariah 14:3-4, Zechariah 14:5, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 5:9-10, Zechariah 14:9, Revelation 20:6, Revelation 21:9-10, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 19:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational