Sermons on Expressing Gratitude:

The Giver And The Gifts (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Life is filled with many decisions. Some of these decisions are difficult to make. Some of these are small decisions and some are large, but every day we make many decisions.

Illus: A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. • Immediately someone said, "Where's Fred?" • The very tired hunter said, "Well, Fred had a stroke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:16-17, Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2017 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 2, 2020

A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to thanksgiving.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Of Ingratitude (Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

It is sad that today in churches we find many people who have not REJECTED salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ, but they have NEGLECTED the salvation they have in Christ.

We all know a great deal about REJECTION and rejection can be very painful. We normally learn about rejection when we are a child, but if we do not learn anything about it as a child, we probably learned something about it when we began dating. Illus: I read this list of the top rejection lines ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Double The Healing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019

When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Disillusioned Mary Experienced Jesus For Personal Reassurance Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Mary Magdalene - Faithful Follower

A. INTRODUCTION: MARY MAGDALENE - FAITHFUL FOLLOWER 1. Many named Mary (from Hebrew Miriam), virgin mother of Jesus, mother of James, mother of Joses, wife of Clopas, and mother of Mark. 2. Mary Magdalene, i.e., her home was Magdala, i.e., “watch tower,” (Matthew 15:39). 3. Past life. “He took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-3, John 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus Is On God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

When our focus is on God, our lives are transformed. We become reflections of His glory, experience His peace, and find freedom from anxiety.

"Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus is on God" Explore the transformative power of focusing our hearts and minds on our Heavenly Father. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. The Power of Focus: Let's begin with a foundational truth from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christians Checkbook- Do The Math Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 16, 2023

This is the 167th sermon in the series Action". This is the 4th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#167] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- DO THE MATH Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: Paul opened the chapter describing our blessings in the Father, our benefits in the Son, and our belongings in the Holy Spirit. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, accepted, sealed, and sanctified ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Thanksgiving grows our faith.

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your strong-faith. “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives The Increase PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our role as humble servants in God's kingdom, acknowledging that spiritual growth comes solely from God's sovereignty, grace, and provision.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am glad to be standing here before you today, as we gather together in unity, in fellowship, and in the shared love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are here, not by coincidence or fate, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7

Topics: Gratitude, God's Gift, Life

Converted And Becoming A Child: A Lifelong Lesson In Humility And Forgiveness

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Sep 20, 2024

them, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18 is a complete look and lesson in our need to submit ourselves unto God in full surrender of humility. We cannot be partial in our response to humility. We cannot go part of the way with God only. Jesus opens the chapter by calling out and presenting before His disciples, the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Happy Money Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2024

If you want to be a happy giver, give willingly from your heart, and give generously from your hoard.

Bob Russell, retired pastor of the Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, recalls a sermon he preached years ago on hoarding. In that sermon, Pastor Bob pointed out the foolishness of waiting until we die to give our children their inheritance. He explained, “When we die, our children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Light In The Lamp

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Obedience is not empty duty, but the surrendered, grateful, Spirit-filled response of a heart alive in Christ.

Opening Story – The Boy in the Corner A little boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said, “You sit there.” With folded arms, slumped in his chair, he muttered, “I might be sitting on the outside, but I’m standing on the inside.” That’s obedience… but only on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

God doesn't need anything, how may we serve Him?

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1.What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ___________________________________________, Dad ____________________________________________, Children ________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Cuatro Prioridades Esenciales De Un Cristiano”

Contributed by German Alfredo Vargas on Oct 5, 2025

La vida cristiana no es un accidente, sino un caminar intencional. Pablo oró para que los creyentes en Colosas vivieran “llenos del conocimiento de Su voluntad… para que andéis como es digno del Señor”.

La vida cristiana no es un accidente, sino un caminar intencional. Pablo oró para que los creyentes en Colosas vivieran “llenos del conocimiento de Su voluntad… para que andéis como es digno del Señor”. Hoy veremos cuatro áreas fundamentales para un cristiano que desea agradar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Jesus did not pray to change God’s will, rather He prayed to discover God’s will.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist