Sermons on Be Thankful:

Serving Without Thanks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 23, 2009

The issue is not whether we will serve but where we will serve.

Serving Without Thanks Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/22/09 A couple weeks ago our daughter Lydia and I visited the campus of Olivet University. We arrived early so we decided to just walk around on our own. After a few minutes we spotted a guy who was riding a bike. He looked older than a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009

To encourage God’s people to be thankful because He has blessed us greatly in Christ Jesus and He continues to be here with us.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST A MESSAGE SERIES FROM COLOSSIANS Reasons To Give Thanks Colossians 1:12-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Following Paul’s praise of the church at Colosse and his pray for them He expresses an attitude of thankfulness. 1. Now you might think “So what?” 2. Paul has been on three ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful No Matter What

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009

If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Praise And Thanks Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2011

The prayer of Daniel in Chapter 2 enhances our worship and helps us with our prayer lives.

As we had noted so far in our study of Daniel Chapter 2, Daniel prayed, trusted God, spoke with wisdom and tact, depended on his godly friends, and gave glory only to God! God answered the prayers of Daniel and his friends. God told Daniel what the king’s dream was and the meaning! God did the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God For The Fire!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 2, 2011

In spite of building our lives on Jesus Christ, there will be times we go through the fire. But we will be purified, coming out cleaner, brighter, and tested.

Thank God for the Fire! Community Thanksgiving Service, November 25, 1998 Vallonia, Indiana Introduction: As much as I enjoy contemporary worship, some of the old hymns are being forgotten. Others are reserved just for special seasons. Do "We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing" in May? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Thorns To Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Paul could have easily boasted on how he had it all together and everything he had accomplished, but as soon as he wanted to boast, God gave him a thorn to remind him that it is wasn’t about him. What is a thorn? Thorns are any form of physical issues, hu

From Thorns to Thankfulness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and take turns boasting of their adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, hook, and an eyepatch. The seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies "We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007

This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving: Counting Our Blessings

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006

thankful for the provision of salvation; thankful for the preservation of the Scriptures; thankful for the presence of the indwelling Spirit; thankful for the possibilities in supplication; thankful for the privilege of service; thankful for the partnersh

Thanksgiving: COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS Psalm 103:1-22 A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow who had a post card in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, could you please address this post card for me?" The man gladly did so, and he agreed to write a short message on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

It is a good thing to give thanks

Psalm 92:1 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

I Have A Lot To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

topical study of things to be thankful for

I HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. • THE BIBLE CONTAINS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES. 1- I CAN BE THANKFUL THAT GOD IS A GOOD GOD. PSA 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. 2- I CAN BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S UNFAILING LOVE. PSA 107:8 Let them give thanks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Realizing Where You Are

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

THANKING GOD FOR WHERE YOU ARE

REALIZING WHERE YOU ARE Jn. 6:67, 68 " “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." INTRO: I. WHERE AM I? 1. Phases in life 1) Each one of us will pass through ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014

God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

Thankful For Jesus: Born In A Barn

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2022

I would like to challenge you this Christmas season to up your thankfulness!

THANKFUL FOR JESUS ‘Born in a Barn’ Luke 2:8-21 #Christmas2022 #Heresy READING OF SCRIPTURE We are going to begin this morning by reading Scripture, but I would like your help and participation as we do so. The passage will be on the screen, as we read, please read out the words in yellow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ