Sermons on Expressing Gratitude:

Gratitude For God's Provision Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 18, 2024

God is our faithful provider, and gratitude for His provision is rooted in recognizing His care, faithfulness, and the sufficiency of His resources in our lives.

### Introduction Video Ill.: God’s Provision by James Grocho Transcript: In every season, God provides. His grace meets our every need. He always provides our daily bread. He knows what we need before we ask, guiding us with a plan for our future, overflowing blessings in abundance. His provision ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Philippians 4:10-13, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart Of Gratitude - Devotional Thoughts For Thanksgiving - Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 24, 2025

Gratitude is not just a response to blessing; it’s a posture of the heart toward GOD. Thanksgiving is not seasonal, but spiritual and continual. Every day is to be a day of thanksgiving.

2025.11.24 Devotional. A HEART OF GRATITUDE Devotional Thoughts for Thanksgiving William Akehurst, HSWC Happy Thanksgiving Blessings! Just wanted to share some devotional thoughts for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for each and every one of you as we continue to share the reason for the hope that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Psalm 107:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Living

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

When we lose sight of God, and focus on our circumstances, our gratitude turns to grumbling. But practicing an attitude of gratitude in all things transforms the way we understand God and the way in which we see the world around us.

Thanksgiving Living - Luke 17:11-19 - October 9, 2011 (Thanksgiving) Ten men. Ten life changing experiences. One transformed life. Open your Bibles with me please to the Gospel of Luke. Luke, chapter 17, beginning in verse 11. We are taking a step back from the Sermon on the Mount this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

86,400 Seconds: A Gift Of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

God gives us 86,400 seconds every day. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.”

86,400 Seconds: A Gift of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Introduction: Today, I want to talk about the precious gift God gives us every single day: 86,400 seconds. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.” In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude, but the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Or Thankskeeping

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping Gratefulness and thanksgiving stem from a clear focus on the goodness of God. Without a fundamental focus on the goodness of God, there can be no consistent meaningful gratitude in the heart of man or thankfulness from the mouth of man. The appreciation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grateful Greeting Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 49 in our exposition of Romans. This message draws principles from all the greeting Paul included in the last chapter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Grateful Greetings and Final Benediction” Romans 16 Review ? Convincing evidence of spiritual maturity ? Courageous reminders of essential truths ? Compelling sense of God’s calling and anointing ? Clear life focus 1. Sharing the works of God operating ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gratitude And Salvation: A Tale Of Ten Lepers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one, a Samaritan, returned to express his gratitude. Jesus, moved by his thankfulness, not only healed him but also forgave his sins. The other nine lepers, although healed, were not saved. This story emphasizes the importance of gratitude and the profound impact it can have on our spiritual well-being.

In this story, Jesus encounters ten lepers who are suffering from a dreadful disease called leprosy. Leprosy was considered a punishment from God for sin, and those afflicted with it were deemed unclean and untouchable. These ten lepers, from different nationalities, cry out to Jesus for mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Topics: Gratitude, Salvation

Worship Increases Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

This sermon encourages cultivating a heart of gratitude towards God's grace, goodness, and glory, and responding to His love with joyful praise and thanksgiving.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy to see you all, a joy to gather with you in the house of the Lord. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but because of the unending grace of our God. We are here because His love has drawn us near, His mercy has ...read more

Topics: Praise, Corporate Worship

Thanksgiving – An Attitude Of Gratitude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2019

Today I would like to share with you 3 things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXTS: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 92:1, 100:4, 107:1; Romans 1:21 ILL. On Thanksgiving Day the family was seated around the table, preparing to eat their annual holiday meal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 92:1, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 107:1, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

Expanded topical sermon outline on the value of gratitude and thanksgiving.

INTRODUCTION Discussion of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the value of thanksgiving and gratitude throughout the year. BODY The Importance of Being Thankful 1. God COMMANDS us to be thankful. 1 Cor. 16:8 “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"True Moral Behavior Is Really Gratitude-In-Action.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 6, 2002

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.”

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.” This psalm is cast in the mold of a lawsuit. Since the prophets also used the format of the lawsuit to accuse Israel and the Israelites of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Gratitude Is The Best Attitude

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 3, 2013

If someone should ask you what is one thing that you can think of to thank Jesus for this morning? What would be your answer? What type of attitude do you have concerning His love for you?

Introduction If someone should ask you what is one thing that you can think of to thank Jesus for this morning? What would be your answer? Well for me, I want to thank Jesus for always being with me from my earliest existence until this present moment, if it were not for Him, I know that I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Should We Be Thankful? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

True gratitude is not dependent on circumstances but is a daily response to God’s faithfulness, shaping our hearts and sustaining us through every season.

Friends, some weeks feel like a kaleidoscope of errands and emotions—school drop-offs and late invoices, texts we forgot to answer, headlines we wish we hadn’t read. Yet right in the middle of muddy shoes by the door, burnt toast on the counter, and the ache we can’t name, there is a whisper from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Topics: Thankfulness, Gratitude

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Grace Of God

Sermon Series: Gratitude

What Unites Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the idea that despite the divisions in our society, gratitude, particularly for the sacrifice of Jesus, can unite us all.

In early August 2020, in the interest of gaining a better understanding of the polarized state of our nation, Pew Research Group polled supporters of both Presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, asking this question: Thinking about your close friends, how many would you say support ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Gratitude, Unity, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Gratitude