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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Give Thanks Always Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,972 views

    5 steps to always being able to give thanks

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Title: Give Thanks Always With this being Thanksgiving week I’d like to focus most of this sermon on one verse. “Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) Now I wonder what comes to most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Starting Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,981 views

    Are you among the called of Jesus Christ? That’s the first step in becoming an encourager. That’s the first step in truly knowing the message of Thanksgiving.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Starting Line Scripture: Romans 1 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Are We Truly Thankful?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 12, 2007
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    A simple Thanksgiving message that focuses on two attitudes. The attitude of selfishness and the attitude of Thankfulness. The message closes out with the one thing that Christians should truly be thankful for and that is the Price that Jesus paid.

    “ARE WE TRULY THANKFUL?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings; they lightheartedly sent him a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Thanksgiving 2025: Is It Possible To Give Thanks In All Circumstances?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 21, 2025
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     | 1,283 views

    Many people view Paul's advice in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 as unrealistic and even annoying advice. But he was not naive. He showed us three reasons why we should do it.

    Let's read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The phrase “in all circumstances” means in everything or in all situation. That means when we are sick, face difficulties, fail, or lose someone we love, we are told to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanks Giving 2012

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
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    Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

    Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Living The Good Life

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

    Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Pope avatar

    Thanksliving Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011
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    Sermon series about gratitude as a way of life.

    Last week we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful, such as 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give Thanks In All Circumstances

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
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     | 9,397 views

    Giving thanks to GOd even when the events in our life don’t seem to warrent it.

    Over the last couple weeks we have looked at two things which have caused some people concern and possibly even worry. First, we talked about the election, some people are really excited while others are concerned over the changes in leadership in our government. The Bible reminds us we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 16, 2018
     | 7,264 views

    Thanksgiving message

    In Everything Give Thanks INTRO. The 102 Pilgrims were crammed into the Mayflower’s hold (which was about the size of a volleyball court). Compound the misery of such cramped quarters by a lack of light and fresh air (all the hatches were battened down because of foul weather). Add a diet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Roth avatar

    His Mercy Endures Forever

    Contributed by David Roth on Jan 4, 2015
     | 13,237 views

    Thanksgiving. God's greatest gift to us is His mercy. From His mercy we receive both provision for this life, and through Christ, grace for life in His kingdom, now and forever.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). “His mercy endures forever” Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays. One of the major holidays in America. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Forgotten Holiday"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

    Psalm 100:1-5 “The Forgotten Holiday” If we were to mark our calendars according to television commercials, mall decorations, and movies we might figure that some “high official” somewhere, who makes the decisions about things, has decided that we are to just skip ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Remember To Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,754 views

    Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

    Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • KL BURRUS avatar

    Thank You

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,614 views

    You may not have any money but you can have manners. You may be poor but you can be polite. Everybody ought to learn to say, “Thank you.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 / Thank You 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    Thanksgiving should be a reminder that we need to have a proper attitude all year long.

    Attitude of Gratitude Joel 2:21-27 INTRODUCTION – WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING? When did the Thanksgiving celebration in the US begin? THE INSECURE TIMES OF JOEL During the time of Joel’s prophecy, the people were living in similar insecure times. The prophet called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful To Whom?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 21, 2011
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     | 5,298 views

    We must be careful to acknowledge and express gratitude to GOD.

    Thankful to Whom? November 20, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be careful to acknowledge and express gratitude to GOD. Focus Passage: Psalm 103:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist