Sermons on Christmas A Holiday:

When We Are Thankful

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Thanksgiving Message.

WHEN WE ARE THANKFUL Philippians 4:4-7 INTRO: An Oklahoma pastor collected the following true events: Samuel Leibowitz, a brilliant criminal lawyer, saved 78 people from the electric chair and not a single one thanked him. When Clarence Darrow, through his legal brilliance freed two men from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remember

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

This week as I sat at my desk, I asked myself – what does Jesus want us to remember about Him as we take communion? FRIENDS – I thought long and hard on this. AND – in our time remaining I’d like to share with you what I came up with…

Remember… There’s a story about a guy from the city who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The forgetful farmer thought a minute, then asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Say?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

This coming thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and to prepare our hearts and our minds for this traditional day of thanks, Today, we are going discuss several incidents in the book of Numbers and through our study we will learn, how we can really show God that

"WHADDAYA SAY?" TEXT: NUMBERS INTRODUCTION I remember growing and being taught by my parents a very important lesson. And that lesson was to say thank you when someone did something for me or gave me something. They would say to me if I forget, or If I was slow in saying thank you, "whaddaya ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tithe Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the first Thanksgiving as it is recorded in scripture.

A Tithe Of Thanksgiving Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (NIV) November 24, 2002 Firstfruits and Tithes 1 When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, 2 take some of the firstfruits of all that you produce from the soil ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Thanksgiving Turkeys And Other Ungrateful People

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

Thanksgiving is a matter of the heart.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I felt that we should take some time today to consider our hearts. I’ve affectionately titled today’s message: "Thanksgiving Turkeys and Other Ungrateful People." As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Reigns

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

It was interesting to watch the Chicago Cubs in the baseball playoffs last month. It was noted again and again that they had not won the World Series since 1908. Teddy Roosevelt was president then. We are on our seventeenth president since Teddy Roosevelt. Three presidents have died in office ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Approaching God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

When we approach God we do so with a grateful heart.

“Approaching God” Psalm 65:1-4 A. APPROACHING God. (vv. 1-4) Psalm 21:13; 115:1; 56:12; 116:17; Jeremiah 30:21; 1 Timothy 6:16 1. A SILENT People. (v. 1) lit. to be dumb Psalm 18:3; 22:3; 48:1; 100:4 2. A SEEKING People. (v. 2) 1 Kings 18:29; 2 Chronicles 33:13; Psalm 66:19; 145:18-19; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

For thanksgiving Psalm 100 was divided into two parts. The first was preached and then the congregation responded in song. Then the second part was preached and again time was given to respond in thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Sunday, October 12, 2003 Sermon one God id God A number of women were surveyed as to what they were thankful for. "For teenagers because they give parents an opportunity to learn a second language." "For husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house because they usually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6, Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You Lord

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

With so much to be thankful for, we should give thanks continually; not just during the holiday season.

THANK YOU, LORD Psa. 26:6-7 INTRO. As we approach the Thanksgiving season, our minds turn toward all the things for which we should be thankful. I don’t know why we are not more thankful all year around, but this particular time of the year make us more conscious of our blessings. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Oct 10, 2002

Remembering helps us to see God’s long view rather than our short view. Thanksgiving for the long view.

Thanksgiving Sunday Deuteronomy 8:7-18 13 October 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a difficult year to celebrate Thanksgiving. Most years, at this time, the harvest is in, the bins full, or even piles of grain on the ground. Thanksgiving, in most years, is a time we find it easy to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Message 2002 - Mission 101

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 11, 2002

Reflecting on mission and our attitude of giving ourselves in thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving message 2002 - Mission 101 Luke 15 The thanksgiving tradition came about through this ancient declaration given with the Pilgrims who came to North America for a better life: "Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, beans, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 17, 2002

A complete thanksgiving service, weaving Scripture, worship, and reflection around 5 themes: Thanks for God’s Character, Thanks for God’s Creation, Thanks for God’s Redemption, Thanks for God’s blessings, and Our Response.

Thanksgiving Service 2002 Opening Song prior to service Saturday Here I Am (I Will Always Love Your Name) Sunday Psalm Of Thanks – Andy Park Welcome, Call to Worship, and Prayer Giving Thanks for God’s Character Saturday Forever (Niels ends by reading Psalm 136.1-3) Sunday #10 O Worship The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002

Are you a thankful person or a complaining person. This Psalm reminds of of all we have to be thankful for!

My flesh is prone to complain. How about yours? However as I was reading the words of Psalm 107 again this week once again I was reminded of the fact that I have so much to be thankful for. So do you by the way. I just wanted to share seven of those with you. 1. Redemption (Psalm 107:2) -If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Adding It Up

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A thanksgiving message

13, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Adding It Up Introduction: The young man was feeling very proud of himself. As a brand-new college graduate he had taken the C.P.A. Exams & passed with flying colors. Now he was a full-fledged Certified Public Accountant. His father had been an immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-24, Luke 12:29-31

Denomination: Mennonite