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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
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     | 6,136 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Depth Behind The Words

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
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    This Thanksgiving sermon uses various Psalms to explore the depth behind the things for which we are thankful: friends, family, health, the world, God and what he does.

    Intro: The smell of the turkey roasting away has been tantalizing for quite some time, but now the breast meat has reached 165 degrees, the thigh meat is at 180, the skin is a beautiful brown, and the bird is resting tented loosely under foil. The pies (plural!) have been cooling on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 27, 2025
     | 759 views

    This Sermon focuses on the Old Testament Typology and Fulfillment found in Jesus first miracle in the Wedding Feast of Cana - Deuteronomy 19 and Bridegroom Themes

    Good Morning. Last week our Epiphany theme took us to Mark and the beginning of Mark’s record of Jesus Ministry. We saw there the showing forth of the glory (that’s what Epiphany means) of the Trinity at the Jordan River, and how Jesus showed His glory in humility by receiving a baptism for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Giving Thanks. God's Will Concerning You

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,414 views

    Giving thanks must be learned and practiced daily. It is God's will concerning you. Here are three things to remember. This is a message of giving thanks, for each and every day.

    GIVING THANKS (Thanksgiving) God’s Will concerning you. William Akehurst, HSWC Giving thanks must be learned and practiced daily. It is God's will concerning you. Here are three things to remember. This is a message of giving thanks, for each and every day. Psalm 92:1 It is a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,710 views

    In all things, whether good or bad, we are to be thankful for what God has given us OR what God can make of our bad situation.

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 107 Basic Sermon Outline: --- "Give Thanks!" Introduction I. Good Times -----A. Times of Blessing -----B. Times of the Miraculous -----C. Times of Realization of God’s Character II. Bad Times -----A. Times of Discipline -----B. Times of Trial -----C. Times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Thankful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 4,612 views

    This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

    INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Gave Thanks

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 21, 2009
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     | 10,836 views

    The one leper who returned to give thanks encourages me to be thankful in 6 ways.

    One Gave Thanks November 22, 2009 I heard about an episode of the Simpsons, where the family was sitting down for supper and Homer asked Bart to give thanks before the meal. Bart bowed his head and said, “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves… so thanks for nothing.” Now to some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Proper Attitude Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,412 views

    The Apostle Paul has some key truths: Praise, Thanksgiving, Always, Continually and In All Circumstances: These are not attitudes for just the Sunday service, but a continue daily life expression.

    A Proper Attitude Biblical Perspective on Thanksgiving Ephesians 5 19 - 20 says, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, ALWAYS giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." And 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Describing God's Indescribable Gift Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    The first message in a series looking at things we can and hould be thankful for. This first message deals with the thought of being thankful for the ability (by God’s grace) to give, and the hinderances we face in this area

    DESCRIBING GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: God’s indescribable gift is something we would not often; if ever define with the word indescribable. God’s indescribable gift is giving! For many of us, giving, finances, etc. are quite describable. We can describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teaches How To Live Thankfully

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Thanksgiving Day(Soll) - Jesus teaches believers how to live thankfully by declaring: Do not worry about this world and seek first the kingdom of God.

    THANKSGIVING DAY - November 24, 2005 - MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRO: What is Thanksgiving? Sadly, for too many Thanksgiving is considered as a great day for food, football, family and early Friday morning sales. Fact is it has become a forgot-ten day of the true meaning of thankful living. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanksliving

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 26, 2018
     | 7,478 views

    In this sermon, we investigate the what, why, when and how of being thankful.

    Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day filled with family, food, and fun! We did! 1. How many of you ladies or gentleman cooked the turkey for last Thursday? 2. Was it anyone’s first attempt at cooking a turkey? 3. I hope your experience wasn’t like Helen Hayes’ first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Three Reasons To Thanks God Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Nov 13, 2022
     | 2,604 views

    The passage that we read today tells us about three changes that God brings into our lives. It says that we should thank God for these changes that He brings to our lives.

    Three Reasons to Thank God Give Thanks Part 2 John 3:1-15 Today, we are continuing our message series, Give Thanks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to prepare our hearts for gratitude toward God. God does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God is always holy, just, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Key To Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,566 views

    How do we stay close to God? How do we develop a more intimate relationship with Him?

    The Key to Intimacy with God 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17 Introduction: The importance of this letter and its companion from Paul cannot be over overstated. We do not know for certain that the Apostle was ever able to visit them personally. He intended for it to be read by the churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Lu avatar

    Glory Days Are Now

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,625 views

    God desires our wholehearted devotion so that He can make us into wholesome Christians.

    Gonna let you into my world a little. My approach with each preaching assignment is to ask God for a heart of solemnity, a mind of sobriety, and with the goal to achieve solidarity with the people whom I share my message with. I tell you this because I want you to join with me in the manner of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2025
     | 142 views

    A Sermon for Commitment Sunday.

    Matthew 14:13-21 Give Thanks Crowds of people were following Jesus and his disciples. We are told there were 5,000 men, not counting the women and children. So, rough estimate? 15,000 people? That’s huge. And they were all hungry. What an overwhelming situation. The disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist