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  • David Fox avatar

    Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 10,720 views

    Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

    Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Praying And Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    Not only at Thanksgiving, and not just at meals, but always and in all things...give thanks! A study on PRAYER is also a study on PRAISE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    PRAYING AND GIVING THANKS Colossians 1:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayingAndGivingThanks.html Paul was a man of prayer. He was a great Christian, an outstanding scholar, a model missionary, a giant among men--spiritually, morally and intellectually, but above all he was a man of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Joyful, Prayerful, Thankful Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    God has specific plans for your life, but our priority is following His broader will which reflects His desire for every believer. Paul informs us that is is God’s will that we practice three habits; when we do, they have positive consequences on our

    Joyful, Prayerful, Thankful (I Thessalonians 5:16-18) 1. A young fellow by the name of Sammy liked to hang out at Mom and Pop’s Grocery Store. Pop didn’t know what Sammy’s problem was, but the other boys would tease him all the?time, calling him Slow Sammy, and punching him on the shoulder as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thankful From The Soul

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2022
     | 2,456 views

    The challenge for us today is to make sure when we thank God for our blessings that it is not flippant, but thankfulness that comes from our very soul.

    THANKSGIVING 2022: THANKFUL FROM THE SOUL PSALM 103:1-22 #thanksgiving2022 INTRODUCTION Apparently when I read Psalm 103, my heart likes it. I say I like it because as I sat down to prepare this sermon I noticed, by way of how I save my sermons, that I had already preached a sermon on Psalm 103 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Worship Of Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,366 views

    Thanksgiving isn't a day, a holiday or just a meal. It was designed by God to help keep our bodies, souls and spirits healthy.

    Intro: A woman had a parrot who always complained about everything. It was Thanksgiving Eve, and she was preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The parrot complained about everything as she worked. Finally, she had heard enough. She took him out of his cage and opened the refrigerator to put him in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Said Thanks

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    Of the ten lepers that were healed only one came back to say thanks.

    ONE SAID THANKS LUKE 17:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Last Thursday many of us celebrated Thanksgiving with loved ones. We ate our Thanksgiving meal, watched a little football on the television, had some more to eat, laughed with friends and family, had dessert and then called it a day when your belt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Let Us Be Thankful

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    It rains on the just and the unjust, but as saved people we certainly have much to be thankful for.

    LETS BE THANKFUL: I realize that the traditional Thanksgiving Day is now past but I want to bring a few thoughts our way to do with being thankful. EPH. 5:20 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Giving Thanks Is Normal"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 24, 2012
     | 3,313 views

    Daily from the media we hear about America driving off the Fiscal Cliff. Trillion Dollar Deficits spiraling out of control * More taxes just approved for tax burdened Californians * More layoffs looming on the horizon * More Murders * More States

    Cornerstone Church November 18, 2012 “Giving Thanks Is Normal!” Ephesians 5:20 We live in interesting and difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

    INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Thankful Heart" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,912 views

    What are we most thankful for in our lives? What is most important? What is the best day of our lives?

    The text for this morning’s message comes from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica. Thessalonica is modern day Salonica, the second largest city in Greece and it lies on the Aegean Sea. For those who attend Bible Study on Wednesday evenings, we mentioned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thank You Anyhow

    Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,666 views

    So often we say thank you as a cliché that has no value or sincerity to it at all.

    Thank You Anyhow 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 by: Pastor Pamela Johnson 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. NIV Version 16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks For Not Running Away Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015
     | 5,603 views

    Let's talk about the high value of motherhood, the glorious vision of motherhood, the taxing reality of motherhood, and the ultimate restoration of motherhood (Adapted from: http://www.jubilee.org.za/documents/Booklet1_MotherhoodArticle_000.pdf)

    HoHum: Went shopping for Mother’s Day card- Most over the top sappy and syrupy sweet. Found one that made me LOL- Front (picture of a woman with two suitcases) Mom - I'm sure you've thought of it a few times... Inside: ...but thanks for not running away! Happy Mother's Day! Now that's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For The Fleas

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2024
     | 826 views

    A sermon about how to be victorious even when things seem the worst.

    “Thank God for the Fleas” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1st Thessalonians is believed to be the earliest existing letter in the Bible that is written by the Apostle Paul. It was written to a young church that was undergoing tremendous persecution, and they were mourning the loss of a number of their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Giving Thanks To God!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,268 views

    The following sermon is a prayer reflecting but a mere ten things from God’s holy word that we as His people want to offer as a “sweet fragrance” unto our Lord, Savior, King!

    Giving Thanks to God! Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Thanksgiving is yet upon us and though we desperately want to express an “attitude of gratitude” for all our Lord has done, painfully and filled with great shame we must admit we struggle to present to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gwartney avatar

    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 16, 2018
     | 7,261 views

    Thanksgiving message

    In Everything Give Thanks INTRO. The 102 Pilgrims were crammed into the Mayflower’s hold (which was about the size of a volleyball court). Compound the misery of such cramped quarters by a lack of light and fresh air (all the hatches were battened down because of foul weather). Add a diet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist