Sermons on C Thanksgiving:

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 20, 2005

Giving thanks loosens the grip of our anxious clenched fists, so that we might let go of ourselves and receive the fullness of God’s Spirit. Five steps toward learning to give thanks.

A few miles south of downtown Atlanta, away from the tall, shiny, steel and glass buildings, a street corner is occupied by a short, unassuming, old building made of brick and stone. It’s a church building. When I lived in Atlanta, early every weekday morning a line formed outside this building—a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Redeemed Say So

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2005

Thanksgiving message preached at National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC. The Psalmist gives us insight to value the gifts of salvation, deliverance, life, and quiet.

Quickly now, how many more shopping days until Christmas? I am not sure either, but I am confident that by the end of this week the stores will be reminding us that we have only a limited amount of time to sacrifice at the Temple of Target or the Shrine of Sears. How many of you, this coming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 21, 2005

A Thanksgiving sermon

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Psalm 95:1-7 Ephesians 5:15-20 Thanksgiving Sunday November 20, 2005 When the island of Cyprus was under British control, one of the governors exchanged telegrams with his father at the height of one of their political crises. The governor was asking advice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Give Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2005

Let no day pass without praising and thanking God for the multitude of blessings that He bestows upon us daily. Since we cannot be sure about tomorrow, let us glorify His Name today.

A CALL TO GIVE THANKS Psalm 107:23-31 LIFE AT BEST IS UNCERTAIN. As brief as our lives are, a person is indeed foolish if they attempt to journey on life’s uncharted seas without God. Let no day pass without praising and thanking God for the multitude of blessings that He bestows upon us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Turkey's Perspective

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2005

A thanksgiving devotional/sermon that focuses on celebrating well and giving God glory while doing it. Focuses on David, Solomon, and Ezra.

A TURKEY’S PERSPECTIVE VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION... A Turkey’s Perspective (http://www.wrensworld.com/turkyperspective.htm) When I was a young turkey, new to the coop, My big brother Mike took me out on the stoop Then he sat me down, and he spoke real slow, And he told me there was something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel According To Pumpkin Rolls

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2005

I have been thinking just a little about pumpkin rolls as I have enjoyed mine at home and remarked at the similarity between the Gospel of Jesus and pumpkin rolls. And so I present to you today, the Gospel According to Pumpkin Rolls.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PUMPKIN ROLLS VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION This time of year when Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, many traditions seem to be kept by different families. Some families have a tradition of saying what they are thankful for around the dinner table. Other families do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Giving Thanks?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2005

We have been blessed in so many ways that we too often never truly give thanks to God for His blessings.

Are You Giving Thanks? Selected Passages November 20, 2005 Thanksgiving Message Introduction Can you believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day? Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Lou Whitmire, a reporter in Mansfield, Ohio, asked the all important question "Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005

Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Today Is A Day Of Boasting

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 1, 2005

We boast about many things ... should we not verbally confess the goodness of God and boast in who He is and what He has done for us.

Thanksgiving is almost here- I have declared today to be a day of BOASTING! I am giving us all permission to boast today. It is easy for people to boast- almost second nature. We easily boast about things that have happened in our lives or things we have done/accomplished. As people we like to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be Thankful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 10, 2006

It’s easy to be thankful during the good times of life, but how can we be thankful during the difficult times?

Imagine a man who has lost everything…all of his possessions…his ten children…even his health. How would this man respond to such incredible tragedy? Would he be filled with bitterness? Would he go insane? Would he commit suicide? Perhaps you don’t know that there actually was a man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 24, 2006

In this message we will learn how to give thanks to God. And we will see that Thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline.

Give Thanks… The Life – part 7 Today is the one year anniversary of an incredible day at Central. The Sunday before Thanksgiving last year was the day of our miracle offering. It was an awesome day… After almost a year of planning we as a body brought our cash offering and our 3 year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful To God

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

We are people who have been blessed beyond measure, and people who NEED to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.

Thanksgiving Eve - Psalm 100:1-5 Harriet Martineau was an atheist. One morning she & a friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As she saw the brilliant sun peaking through the haze, & the frost on the meadow, & the brightly colored leaves making their way lazily to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gratitude For Dummies Series

Contributed by James Sawyer on Feb 3, 2007

How does one live their life in a grateful way. This message seeks to help the one reorient thier thought to be grateful on a more regular basis.

You Should Be Grateful Because: Culture Tells us to be Grateful This weekend concluded the thanksgiving season and we sat around our table and talked about all the things that we, as a family are thankful for. We often can be forgetful of that which we need to be grateful for. This time of year we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In All Things Rejoice

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 12, 2007

Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks?

In All Things Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks? As I share the word of God with you, I pray that you and I may experience “being Spirit filled.” Actually I am very confident that we would experience that as we pay all our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Brief, Thanksgiving message based on the popular text of the ten lepers.

Giving Thanks Luke 17:11-19 Many pastors have preached on this passage seeking to draw people into a giving back relationship with the Lord and those around us. We can get so preoccupied with the issues going on around us that we fail to stop and recognize that the Lord is at work in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational