Sermons on expressing gratitude:

The Gratitude Glossary

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 24, 2020

What languages around the world can teach us about biblical thanksgiving.

The Gratitude Glossary Genesis 6-9 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis chapter 6. This morning’s message is called “The Gratitude Glossary.” You guys know what a glossary is, right? It’s basically a list of words that are relevant to a particular subject or hobby. Every hobby or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamental Gratitude Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Life has felt "blah" for the past year and a half. We've got pandemic fatigue. What do we do about it?

Fundamental Gratitude Living a Life of Thankfulness / General Thanksgiving / Genesis 8   • Several conversations and forums talking about a sense of fatigue, lack of interest in favorite activities, “flat, blah.” • Some research uncovers what psychologists are calling “pandemic fatigue.” It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:13-16, Genesis 8:20, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 4:4, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Gratitude

Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 20, 2001

Life is tough. As a result, there is need for us to reach out & touch a life. The heart that regularly gives thanks is the heart that serves God by faithfully ministering to others.Such is the power of gratitude

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE Colossians 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Mildred Hondorff, a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa, tells of life-changing experience she had with a pupil. Supplementing her income by teaching piano lessons she taught a “musically challenged” pupil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Three lessons the children of Israel teach us about complaining

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:7-11 An Attitude of Gratitude Introduction A man dreamed of joining a monastery. His life’s goal was to become a monk. So one day he went to a monastery and talked to the head monk. The man asked, “What do I need to do to join?” The abbot told him that being a monk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tears Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

The joy and tears of forgiveness

Tears of Gratitude Luke 7:36-50 April 6, 2014 Now that the weather is supposedly warming up, it’s also garage sale season. Have you ever had a garage sale, and you’ve wondered if some of the junk you sold is really worth something? Or maybe you’ve been on the lookout for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Attitude of gratitude releases dynamic power Surviving Power Reviving Power Striving Power Arriving Power

The Attitude Of Gratitude - Deff. -- Of Thanksgiving -- To make acknowledgment with praise Heb. 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

Why we need to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in our daily lives

Attitude of Gratitude TCF Sermon November 20, 2011 I’d like to start this morning with a little quiz. To avoid embarrassment for anyone but me, I’m going to ask you to keep your answers to this quiz to yourself. But think of how you might answer these questions as we begin this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2014

You can have a turkey on the table but not have thanksgiving in your heart!

Psalm 50:14-Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High. A large dog walks into a butcher shop carrying a purse in its mouth. He puts the purse down and sits in front of the meat case. "What is it, boy?" the butcher jokingly asks. "Want to buy some meat?" "Woof!" barks the dog. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 20, 2023

(Pastor's note: Pastor this is a message to help set the stage of the heart for deeper worship.) Worship only happens when the gratitude inside pours out.

“Give Thanks” How do you put Christ at the center of your worship? One sure way to enjoy worship every time, be it private or the corporate experience, is to make sure that worship is actually happening. Many try to chase connection with God but miss it because they don’t know the key factor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gratitude And Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Gratitude and Giving

Gratitude and Giving Series: Growing in Gratitude December 3, 2017 – Brad Bailey INTRO Let me begin with a simple premise someone stated… “What consumes your mind….controls your life. Practice gratitude.” I think most of us find that what consumes our mind most is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Sep 21, 2014

"Sometimes When You Give Thanks To God Is Not Because Of What You Receive But What God Has Done."

Text: Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭11-17‬ KJV And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gratitude, Or Ingratitude?

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 6, 2001

A grateful heart is necessary to a healthy walk with God.

“Gratitude, or Ingratitude?” Luke 17:11-19 The story is told of a man who had traveled to a distant city on business. While walking through the city he happened upon a man whom he known some years before. The man, who had fallen upon hard times, was now a homeless beggar. The businessman, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Gratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 19, 2006

As we approach Thanksgiving, some of us may be struggling with ingratitude. This sermon lists three hindrances to gratitude.

Scripture The first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now the United States of America in 1620. The Pilgrims would not fully understand in their lifetime the reason for the suffering that they endured. The first Thanksgiving Day occurred as a unique holy day in the fall of 1621. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020

When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist