Sermons on Expressing Gratitude:

Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Brushes Or Swords Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 29, 2011

If we’re going to "put the icing" on the days God makes for us, we must enjoy his delights and embrace his discipline.

Lauri Johnson of Hudsonville, Michigan, talks about a wonderful afternoon her two sons, 12-year-old Matthew and 6-year-old Ryan, spent with her parents recently. When they were ready to leave, Matthew’s grandpa said to him, “You made my day.” Matthew replied, “God made your day; we just put the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do You Want What You Have? Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011

Not long ago, I heard ‘lust’ defined as wanting something else, someone else, or somewhere else. If that’s true, then I must confess to lusting quite a bit. I find in my heart a discontent for what I have and I’m not alone. Ingratitude and discontent are

Not long ago, I heard ‘lust’ defined as wanting something else, someone else, or somewhere else. If that’s true, then I must confess to lusting quite a bit. I find in my heart a discontent for what I have and I’m not alone. Ingratitude and discontent are poisons that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

"A Dinner To Honor Jesus"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Great love and great hatred displayed at the same table

Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. 3 Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 13, 2010

In light of the sacrifice of Christ, we must not deny God our sacrifices of praise and good works.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THANKSGIVING DAY OR TURKEY DAY? Have you noticed that many people now refer to Thanksgiving Day as “Turkey Day”? Why? “Although they knew God [through creation], they neither ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Trumpets Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There’s a saying that we should have an “attitude of gratitude”. We all know that even in the worst of times we have at least some little thing to be grateful for, but our nature is to focus on the things that are wrong. I am telling you that when we choo

You’ll notice there’s no outline in your bulletin or on powerpoint today because I want you to be completely focussed on experiencing our passage today. This is meant to be an experiential passage of Scripture, and I want you to be able to really put yourself in the story today. So ...read more

A Healthy Outlook On Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2010

Realizing that "Outlook determines outcome" is not good new for many because we tend to look into an opportunity and see a PROBLEM. Discover God's perspective as layed out by Paul.

A Healthy Outlook on Life Philippians 4:4-7 * I begin with this well known statement, “Outlook determines Outcome.” This is not good news for many. Because these have bad attitudes, pessimistic tendencies, and generally find the bad inside the good. * By the way, ‘if you are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful People Are __________ People

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010

A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Be Thankful For Everything

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012

How is it possible to always be thankful? The secret is "focus."

Friday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorial Day Motivations

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 25, 2021

Memorial Day motivates us on a patriotic and spiritual level.

Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil's Design

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2015

A sermon describing five things Satan uses to influence Christians.

"The Devil's Design" 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: We are always talking about the plan that God has for our lives but would it surprise you to know that the Devil also has a plan for your life? The word that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Small But Mighty 2.0 - The Smallest Chapter

Contributed by Todd Ernst on Nov 21, 2020

Big things come in small packages. In this 2nd part in our series, "Small But Mighty", we're looking at Psalm 117 and how you are what God says you are.

Intro: There’s an old Latin phrase, Parvus Sed Potens, that means “small but mighty”. Today, we would say that little things mean a lot or “something small can have a big impact.” This could be good or bad. It could mean that someone is in need, they may be quarantined or sad and you stop by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Deuteronomy 9:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Four Shouts From A Leper

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 22, 2020

First-person account of a thankful healed leper. Thanksgiving helps us grow in our relationship with God.

Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a businessman from the city of Ginae, in the country of Samaria. I believe you would call it the West Bank now, but back then the Romans were in power. Lovely wife, two smart kids. You can just call me Sam. It all started one day with a little red sore on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Battle Plan: Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides believers with a three-point battle plan for a successful and satisfying prayer life.

The Battle Plan (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/3/2016 There was a pastor who had a pet parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do You Have That You Have Not Received?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society.

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society. We tend to think too high of ourselves that if care is not taken, pride may set in. I have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal