Sermons on First Thanksgiving:

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

God doesn't need anything, how may we serve Him?

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1.What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ___________________________________________, Dad ____________________________________________, Children ________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Grateful To Whom, My Dear?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

I encourage you to take two safeguards to protect your Thanksgiving - two things that you need to remember.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. By Presidential Proclamation, this Thursday is traditionally a day of national Thanksgiving. So I want to call your attention to two great thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God! ...praying In The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Philip Grose on Dec 4, 2003

The peace of God comes from knowing that He is in control. This sermon provides examples and a prayer map for disciples who desire to stop worrying and trust God with a thankful heart.

Thank God! ...Praying in Spirit of Thanksgiving This last Monday we had some torrential rain and wind come through the Houston area. The Houston metro area received over five inches of rain and some tornadic activity as well. On Tuesday, Roger and I went down to the Wesley Community Center to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sacrifice Of Praise And Thanksgiving (Psalm 50) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The benefits of praise and thanksgiving

Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving Psalm 50 Have you ever heard of Michael J Fox? Family Ties- Back to the future. He also has Parkinson’s Disease. He’s had it for about 10 years, and its getting progressively worse. He said in his book that "if you made a deal with God that he would take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Before His Presence With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 19, 2012

In Psalm 95 David mentions 3 things we should be thankful for and 3 ways we should express our thanks.

Come Before His Presence with Thanksgiving Theme: Thanksgiving sermon before Thanksgiving Day Chuck Sligh November 22, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

The art of being thanksful for all our blessings.

Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life Psalms 118:1 The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Turkeys And Other Ungrateful People

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

Thanksgiving is a matter of the heart.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I felt that we should take some time today to consider our hearts. I’ve affectionately titled today’s message: "Thanksgiving Turkeys and Other Ungrateful People." As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada!

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

Sitcoms made the term "yada" mean something boring, but the Hebrew term is the basis for a life of Thanksgiving that "in everything gives thanks."

It’s Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada! --I Thessalonians 5:16-18 In January and April of 1997 the hit sitcoms THE NANNY and SEINFELD coined a neologism, a new phrase that has come into popular use. That neologism is “Yada [“YAW-DAW’”], yada, yada!” Elaine Benes, the character in SEINFELD played ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Thankful Life (Thanksgiving 2013)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 22, 2013

Part of being a Christian is living a thankful life. One of the main discriminators that sets us apart from the world should be living a life of thanksgiving. There are four elements that are in this passage that speak of our living a thankful life.

Living A Thankful Life 1 Chron 16:8-13 & 23-36 Intro The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

Denomination: Baptist

Replace A Complaining Attitude With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

Our attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ. In Num. 12-15, we discover what happens to God’s people when they have a wrong attitude and how it can be corrected. This series ideas come from James MacDonald’s Book "Change my atti

Introduction: A Kentucky family took a vacation to New York City. The family arrived at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, there the father took his son into hotel in hopes of securing a room; they were amazed by everything they saw, from the rich interior to the bright chandeliers. At the far end of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019

These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving God’s Way

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to be thankful God's way

I. The basis of our Thanksgiving A) Confession: involved recognition of our failure to meet God’s Holy standard - this was done by thanksgiving offerings Leviticus 22:29 and 2 Chron 29:31 - this was done Joshua 7:19, Psalm 51 B) Thanksgiving: the means by which we acknowledge the receipt of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Enter His Gates: A Call To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 13, 2002

A LIFESTYLE OF WORSHIP INCLUDES GIVING THANKS!

ENTER HIS GATES: A CALL TO THANKSGIVING PSALM 100 NOVEMBER 24, 2002 INTRODUCTION: THANKSGIVING LIST Here is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: "For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Numbers 20:8, Numbers 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is Not Just For The Holiday. Genesis 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 20, 2022

This is a message for celebration by being thankful for what the Lord has carried us through. The times of trouble and stress.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational