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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Honoring God’s Investment-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014
     | 5,151 views

    1 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

    HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Thanksgiving place-setting ideas: ‘If you could invite anyone for Thanksgiving dinner, Who would it be? & Why? What would they discover about you? What are you most thankful for this year? 5 things for which you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    How Do You Cultivate A Heart Of Gratitude When You Are A Cynic Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2020
     | 5,237 views

    How do you cultivate a heart of gratitude when you are a cynic? Pastor Jeff shares six reasons to be thankful from Psalm 103:1-5.

    How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude Psalm 103:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-29-2020 Grumpstaking? I recently came across an article written by Allison Hope. After I share her thoughts, you will see the irony of her name. She makes the case that 2020 is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 17, 2014
     | 2,255 views

    Are Stores Open Thanksgiving Deserving Of Wide Scale Divine Retribution?

    Granted, retailers opening on Thanksgiving might not have been the most family-friendly or magnanimous gesture in relation to their employees. However, the response on the part of certain theologians and critics might have gone a bit overboard. In particular, one such condemnation intoned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    86,400 Seconds: A Gift Of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
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     | 940 views

    God gives us 86,400 seconds every day. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.”

    86,400 Seconds: A Gift of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Introduction: Today, I want to talk about the precious gift God gives us every single day: 86,400 seconds. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.” In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude, but the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Heart Of Gratitude - Devotional Thoughts For Thanksgiving - Psalm 118:24 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 24, 2025
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     | 345 views

    Gratitude is not just a response to blessing; it’s a posture of the heart toward GOD. Thanksgiving is not seasonal, but spiritual and continual. Every day is to be a day of thanksgiving.

    2025.11.24 Devotional. A HEART OF GRATITUDE Devotional Thoughts for Thanksgiving William Akehurst, HSWC Happy Thanksgiving Blessings! Just wanted to share some devotional thoughts for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for each and every one of you as we continue to share the reason for the hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always For All Things-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016
     | 3,062 views

    2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

    ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgivingness: Honor It!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 24, 2016
     | 8,687 views

    People are losing their thankfulness! We must honor not just Biblical sacrifices of thankfulness as King David did, but we should also recognize the importance of being thankful for food and all our needs supplies by God.

    Thanksgivingness: Honor It! Kelly Durant Psalm 116:17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people, 19 In the courts of the Lord’s house, In the midst of you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 37,413 views

    The message given by the angels is a message of hope for all of the world! God has sent His Son.

    The Message of Christmas Selected Passages December 16, 2001 Introduction Every person in America is bombarded each and every day with a wide variety of messages. Messages come in many forms and fashions. There are printed messages that come to us through books, newspapers or magazines. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Are The Nine Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    There is grace that was essential, God that was exalted, and gratitude that was expected!

    I. GRACE THAT WAS ESSENTIAL – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PETITION OF THE TEN. II. GOD THAT WAS EXALTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PRAISE OF ONE. A. A PERSONAL Expression B. A PROPER Expression III. GRATITUDE THAT WAS EXPECTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PROBLEM WITH THE NINE. A. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 47,730 views

    Thankfulness is so much more than a comparison of our own situation to someone else’s. Thankfulness is so much more than having enough food to eat, a nice, warm home to live in, good health, or financial security, because each of those circumstances can b

    TITLE: IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS SCRIPTURE: I THESSALONIANS 5:18 (bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org) In just a few short days we will gather in this sanctuary and then around the family table in celebration of THANKSGIVING DAY. I have noticed an INTERESTING and DISTURBING trend the past few years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herson Gonzalez avatar

    God's Answer To Your Worry

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Worry never helps, worry never resolves problems, worry can’t change the past, worry can’t change the future, worry only serves to make us miserable NOW.

    God’s Answer to your worry In Psalm 23 we will find seven things originate emotional distress. We also find the solution to confront with success the pressures of life. The 1st thing that adds tension to our life is worry. People that are worried are people that are ineffective. Worry 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    God’s Will For You

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,251 views

    It is God’s will that all those who are in Christ Jesus should express constant joy, constant prayer, and constant thanksgiving.

    God’s Will For You 10/21/07 PM Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice, pray, and give thanks” sound like ordinary and desirable activities to expect a Christian to engage in; but when you add the adverbs, you have a real challenge: “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    Reignig Compassion

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,017 views

    Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

    GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Luis Marquez avatar

    Cinco Granos De Maíz. (Accion De Gracias).

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    Se cuenta que en la primera celebracion del Dia de Accion de gracias y antes de cenar cada uno de aquellos peregrinos puso aparte cinco granos de maíz y con ellos agradecían a Dios y los suyos por las bendiciones recibidas. Veamos que significaban para

    Cinco Granos de Maíz.(Accion de Gracias). Salmos 103:1-2: 1 ¡Con todas las fuerzas de mi ser alabaré a mi Dios! 2 ¡Con todas las fuerzas de mi ser lo alabaré y recordaré todas sus bondades! Los padres peregrinos que desembarcaron en Plymouth hace más de 300 años no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,226 views

    Being Thankful is a life-long process. It is acknowlwdging god for all His blessings

    Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 100 Introduction- This morning I want to look at having an attitude of gratitude. Being thankful this Thanksgiving. I want us to take our text from the man after God’s own heart, King David as he offers up thanksgiving to God. Psalm 100 That is exalting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene