Sermons on Being Thankful In Suffering:

A Reason For Thanks Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2012

A message for thanksgiving about remembering to give thanks unto the Lord.

A Reason for Thanks Theme: To show that there is always a reason to give thanks unto the Lord Text: Luke 17:12 - 19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction (12) Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. Lepers and Leprosy Leprosy is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Be Thankful?

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015

The Psalmist tells us of 5 things that he's thankful for and these are things we too should put at the top of our list!

Why Be Thankful? Ps 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT THANKFUL 1. Grandma was babysitting her four-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she asked Sean to “Thank God for our food.” Sean said, “No! I don’t want to!” 2. “Well, at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Be Thankful Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: "In latter times some will depart from the faith . . . commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving" (1 Timothy 4:1-2). We must be thankful for everything God has provided!

I’ve entitled our message for this morning “Just Be Thankful.” If I were to subtitle this sermon, it would be “Learning Contentment in Tofurkey Times.” Right now you’re probably thinking I’m crazy, or perhaps you’re stumped wondering what tofurkey is! Hang on, and a little later in the message I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2004

On three occasions, the Apostle Paul exclaims, “Thanks be to God!” I would like us to look at what the Apostle Paul was thankful to God for in that we might reflect that same thankfulness in our own lives this Thanksgiving.

“THANKS BE TO GOD” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-57 2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-14 2 CORINTHIANS 9:10-15 INTRODUCTION... George Washington, 1779 Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

what it means to have a thankful heart

Dec. 3, 2000 Colossians 3:15-17 “A thankful heart” INTRODUCTION Eight things to be thankful for: Be grateful... * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanking God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Surely our Lord meditated upon Jonah’s fish story. He knew that he was heading into a mighty storm. Unlike Jonah, he was not fleeing from God’s presence. He was heading directly to the storm, and he himself would leap

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Thanking God 11/2/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction We now come to the miracle that makes Jonah famous – his being swallowed by the big fish. Text 17 And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001

We are called to live with grateful hearts every day, not just on Thanksgiving

Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2001 Introduction GIVE THANKS Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak say I am strong And now let the poor say I am rich Because of what the lord has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12, Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2009

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

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thanking Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2013

A sermon about gratitude and thanksgiving.

"Thanking Jesus" Luke 17:11-19 When my mom was 5 years old her mother died due to complications during pregnancy. When my mom was 6 years old her father died. So, my mom went to live with a cousin and her brother--my uncle Jack-- went to live with an aunt. And so my mom and her brother grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Thankful For What? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

When is the last time we have been caught up with just loving Him because of who He is instead of what He has done for us?

“Thankful for What?” Psalms 103:1-5 NLT Saw the church sign over by the house that said it well; “Nothing to be Thankful for? Check your pulse.” To Think About: I Refuse to be Discouraged. I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

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

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Thankful?

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005

Thanksgiving Message

INTRODUCTION: In our text ten lepers are healed but only one returns to give the Lord Jesus the proper thanks for his healing touch upon them. If you figure it out percentage wise, only one out of ten, or 10% came back to thank Christ for what He had done. Lets not be guilty of being part of that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Thanks Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 12, 2024

The main idea is to learn to be grateful for what we have and find contentment in it, rather than constantly wanting more.

Hey guys, let's talk about something we all struggle with - always wanting more. You know, that new phone, the latest sneakers, or even more followers on Instagram. It's like we're stuck on a treadmill, always chasing after the next big thing. But have you ever stopped to think about what you ...read more

Topics: Materialism, Consumer Culture, Mindful Living, Simplicity

A Thankful Prayer Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Giving Thanks

Psalm 92:1-15 Giving Thanks I. The Responsibility in Praise. It's Pleasure - 1 It is a good thing It's Praise - to give thanks unto the LORD It's Profit - and to sing praises unto thy name, It's Prudence - O most High II. The Reliability in Praise. For His Favour in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Holiness