Sermons on Expressing Gratitude:

The Grain Offering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

A bloodless offering - offered by those already covered by the Blood.

THE GRAIN OFFERING. Leviticus 2:1-16. It might be appropriate at this point to consider the significance of the “grain offering” (Leviticus 2). This was a voluntary offering - literally, “a gift” - and Hebrew scholars generally understand that it was offered along with one of the other ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Working Like A Dog Or A Saint?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2014

Is work a dirty word because of the Curse or a mninstry?

The Sexton and the Wagon Driver The children of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the fourth Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, once debated Judaism's contribution to "living life." Their father, weighing in on their discussion, summoned his simpleminded sexton, Bentzion. The Rebbe inquired: "Bentzion, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moments-The Road To Riches Or Ruin Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

This sermon focuses on decisions we make to invest in the Kingdom of God or the Thingdom of man

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART TWO THE ROAD TO RICHES OR RUIN MATTHEW 6:24 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Defining moments occur when we come face to face with a truth we didn’t know, or a truth we have chosen to disregard, and yet when confronted with the truth and we choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean For Christians That Jesus Was Born "King Of The Jews"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2013

A look at how the Jews' rejection of Jesus opened the door for our salvation.

The Storyline: - We’re going to be relatively brief in this first part and then spend a little more time on the later parts. 1. Jesus is born “King of the Jews.” - Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 2:1. - Notice that He is born King of the Jews. There is nothing else He needed to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfied

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 31, 2011

Jesus is more than enough to satisfy our needs

INTRO News flash: I like food! You know — with a dash of seriousness — it doesn’t take a master chef to see that I’ve had a love-affair with food for some years. I’m like a lot of Americans, I often eat more than I need, in order be “satisfied.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will It Take To Give Thanks With A Sincere Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 26, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to give thanks to God and the attitude in which we do it.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Give God Thanks? Scriptures: James 2:19; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:18; Daniel 3:16-18 Introduction We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. This holiday is about taking time to reflect on the blessings that we have received and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Hearts And Empty Cupboards

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2011

I am concerned that our Thanksgiving celebrations might cause us to focus more on the things that we have, than the God who gave them to us.

Thanksgiving is approaching. Have you considered how privileged we are here in America? Statistically, 3,000 Calories are consumed by the average person at Thanksgiving dinner. 45 Million turkeys will be eaten this Thanksgiving. 50 million pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving, 40 million ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks Always Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 21, 2011

5 steps to always being able to give thanks

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Title: Give Thanks Always With this being Thanksgiving week I’d like to focus most of this sermon on one verse. “Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) Now I wonder what comes to most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deceptive Delicacies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010

If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Can I Say Thanks

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Dec 18, 2009

This evening I would like to thank God not only for the things he has given, which we should all be grateful for, but I would like to thank God for those people that He uses to bless this congregation.

How Can I Say Thanks Rudyard Kipling’s writings not only made him famous but also brought him a fortune. A newspaper reporter came up to him once and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over one hundred dollars a word.” He ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Choice To Give Thanks

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 27, 2010

This message focuses on our choosing to give thanks with a grateful heart.

The Choice To Give Thanks Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 3:7-14; James 3:8-12 Introduction: We have completed our Thanksgiving celebration and are preparing for Christmas. Although Thanksgiving is a national holiday, not everyone in the United States celebrate it. Those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 7, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged, in view of the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, to enjoy life to the fullest.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers, in view of the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, to enjoy life to the fullest. Let us read Ecclesiastes 9:1-12: 1 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Being Thankful For The Right Reasons

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010

Having the right spirit for thanks.

The spirit of being thankful for the right reasons When we read the O. T. we find there are people who had a right to grumble. The most prominent one would have been JOB. He lived a righteous life better than almost any in the O. T. He lost his wealth, his children and health, yet he declared, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Joy" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

This kind of Joy is really a "cheerful, calm, delight, and Christians should experience this joy more than any other people.

Well, we still have the Joy book, Philippians, fairly fresh in our minds from this winter. And as we talk about Joy as a fruit of the spirit we are talking not so much about jumping up and down for joy like when you win the lottery, though it might be like that I suppose. Sometimes I think people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23