Sermons on being thankful: showing 151-165 of 180,562

Thankful Or Grumbling? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

The attitude of thankfulness vs the attitude of complaining can make or break your life – thankful attitudes come with the blessings of Heaven and the Promise Land of God but complaining will leave you in the wilderness wandering.

Sermon: Thankful or Grumbling? Thesis: The attitude of thankfulness vs the attitude of complaining can make or break your life – thankful attitudes come with the blessings of Heaven and the Promise Land of God but complaining will leave you in the wilderness wandering aimlessly with no joy, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful For The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015

At Thanksgiving, we think of many things we’re thankful for – our families, jobs, health, food, friends, church, being Americans, etc. Darlene Zschech mentioned one more – "Thank You for the cross, Lord." Let's look at that.

THANKFUL FOR THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WHAT’S A MOTTO. As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto "Death from above!" Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared "Death from below!" Then, standing in line for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 19, 2007

This is my annual Thanksgiving Message for 2007

Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2007 Morning Message Introduction It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Thankful Life (Thanksgiving 2013)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 22, 2013

Part of being a Christian is living a thankful life. One of the main discriminators that sets us apart from the world should be living a life of thanksgiving. There are four elements that are in this passage that speak of our living a thankful life.

Living A Thankful Life 1 Chron 16:8-13 & 23-36 Intro The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living.

Opening illustration: Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

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

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

Thanksgiving is a reminder of the great things that God has already done for us.

Thanks-Giving Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we are only a few days away from a lot of people suffering from over-eating and blaming the turkey we ate as the reason we had to take an all day nap on Thanksgiving. Really, that is a myth. Turkey does contain Tryptophan, an amino ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Thank God.

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013

The Bible isn’t a list of rules. The Bible is a relationship waiting to happen. You need Jesus. And Jesus isn’t going to leave you because you mess up

The Bible tells us how to live. Not necessarily as a list of rules, but, more like guidelines. Sometimes we confuse the Bible with a list of rules and then we really worry about whether we’re keeping them all or not. I know I used to live that way. The problem with trying really, really, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

The art of being thanksful for all our blessings.

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life Psalms 118:1 The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Thanks Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Giving thanks in every circumstance isn’t just a good idea, it puts you directly in the very will of God.

Today, we're gonna talk about gratitude. You know, being thankful for what we have. It's not just a nice thing to do, it actually puts us right in the center of God's will for our lives. So, let's dive in! Before we get into the Bible stuff, let's do a quick object lesson. I want you all to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Positive Attitude, Appreciation, Resilience, Mindfulness

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Having a thankful attitude is so important in our Christian walk, it helps us mature into what God wants us to become.

INTRO: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believers Glorify God's Name

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2006

End Time 2(C) / Last Judgment - Believers glorify God’s name by being thankful for God’s grace and by always praying for others.

BELIEVERS GLORIFY GOD’S NAME November 12, 2006 - END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5,11,12 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We are almost half way through November, believe it or not. To many people November ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

I Praise The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD for what? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:21 (Amplified Bible) 118:21 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanks Be To God! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2010

As I researched this sermon, I discovered a powerful message in Paul’s thanksgiving that was both simple and profound. What it taught me has changed my entire view of how to give thanks.

There’s a supposedly true story about a family was seated around their Thanksgiving table. As was their custom everyone shared what they were thankful for. From the oldest to the youngest, they each took their turn to express their praise. When they came to the 5 year old in the family, he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(In Everything Give Thanks) 1 Thes. 5:15-18 (Kjv)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017

BUT THANKFULNESS IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR A BLOOD BOUGHT SON OR DAUGHTER OF GOD BECAUSE A THANKFUL SPIRIT IS ONE OF THE KEY DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN

1 Thes. 5:15-18 (KJV) See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. [16] Rejoice evermore. [17] Pray without ceasing. [18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist