Sermons on Expressing Gratitude:

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"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

How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012

After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Happy Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 19, 2014

Will your Thanksgiving Day be more about sports and food than about thanking God?

One of the basic values of Judaism is hakarat hatov – the gratitude to others for favors and help extended to one. This concept is even embodied in the relationship of a Jew with one’s Creator. Ingratitude towards the Creator Who has granted us life and all of its attendant benefits is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving At Thanskgiving

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Nov 17, 2014

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday reminding us to be thankful; however, thanksgiving should be an attitude incorporated in our daily life.

Thanksgiving at Thanksgiving Philippians 1:1-8 Thanksgiving Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Thanks Be To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We have much to be thankful for and we must thank GOD!

Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:16-17 NASB) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 -- Overwhelmed With The Person Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

As we come to the conclusion of the book of Habakkuk, we see the prophet of God overwhelmed by His God. Habakkuk has moved from a selfishly motivated question request of God to a personal state of spiritual harmony. A position of trust in what will happ

OVERWHELMED WITH THE PERSON OF GOD Habakkuk 3:16-19 INTRODUCTION: As we come to the conclusion of the book of Habakkuk, we see the prophet of God overwhelmed by His God. Habakkuk has moved from a selfishly motivated question request of God to a personal state of spiritual harmony. A position of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Compulsion Or Compassion

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009

In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist