Sermons on Forever Grateful:

Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007

There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

“Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

Sometimes we go through life and we never show the proper appreciation for each other, especially those of the household of FAITH.

“All In The Family” Text: Romans, chapter 16 Introduction. Do you remember when you were a senior in high school? Graduation was coming, and in the spring of the year we got our last school yearbook. One of the traditions in school was signing each other’s yearbook. Some of the things we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence In Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

In the literature of success the theme you will confront most often is the theme of persistence. The athlete who didn't have a chance, but who by perseverance and persistence became the best. The Bible is loaded with this theme as well.

Captain Eddy Richenbacker was in an airplane crash in Atlanta and was rushed to the hospital. He was going in and out of consciousness. It was thought that he would not survive. The most famous radio commentator in the U.S. then was the late Walter Winchell. He said in his broadcast, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21

Worship A Time Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Nov 24, 2002

GOD IS INTRESTED IN THANKSGIVING - NOT TURKEY AND THE TRIMMINGS BUT A PEOPLE THAT WORSHIP HIM IN AN ATTITUDE OF BEING THANKFUL

WORSHIP A TIME OF THANKSGIVING PSALMS 116:12 – 19 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. 14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Reasons For Faithfulness And Gratitude Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2016

Every person is worthy of our giving.

Thursday of 9th Week in Course St. Marcellinus We see today the convergence of these two readings with the commemoration of Ss. Marcellinus and Peter, who were martyred under Diocletian, but only after they had converted to Christ both their jailer and their executioner. They were considered so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

Reasons To Praise

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 20, 2023

No matter what we are facing or going through we still have many reasons to be thankful.

Reason To Praise Thanksgiving 2022 Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians chapter 5… Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 And He writes in Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Granted Or Gratitude?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Do we take our blessings for granted or with gratitude?

FOR GRANTED OR GRATITUDE? I Thess. 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apprentice - Part 5&6 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 7, 2004

Based loosely on the book "The Travlers Gift"

The Apprentice - part 4 Prov 15:13-17 May 16, 2004 AM [s1] Our secrets for success so far: [s2] 1) the buck stops here Stop playing the blame game -- you control your life You are where you are right now because of choices you have made, And your reactions to situations that come against you 2) we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

I’m Forgiven Because You Were Forsaken...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message regarding the redemption we have because of Jesus’ sacrifice.

I’m Forgiven Because You Were Forsaken… Matthew 27:45-56 November 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I have to honest and tell you that the word “sacrifice” doesn’t describe my life a whole lot. I gave up a career path I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Great Love Is Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 24, 2008

In Psalm 107 we find four ways that God has specifically blessed that call us to be thankful, and the cool thing is these four ways were brought to life by Jesus.

(From Pastor Aaron Burgess, SermonCentral.com) Thanksgiving is the act of expressing specific gratitude to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. Thanksgiving is the outward and inward communication of how grateful we are for all the things God has given us, whether those things are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Clean?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 14, 2022

The healing of this leper answers a basic question for all human beings, namely the desire to be clean.

Do You Want to Be Clean? Mark 1:40-42 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Making All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 31, 2005

New Years is a time of revival and resolutions. Now is the time to make a difference

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How was 2005 for you? Are you glad they are over? We said goodbye to some very dear people last year. Saints whom we will miss. Yet we also saw new babes in Christ born again. We saw people brought back from sickness and injuries, we saw saints renew their life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 12, 2004

Why should we give thanks to God? A great thanksgiving day sermon where I give 5 reasons why we should give thanks to God and how we develop it in our lives.

Title: Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving Text: I Chron 16:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - A question this morning that I want to ask is this, Why should we give thanks to God? - What is the purpose of giving thanks to God? - When we look at our world from what we are hearing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loyal Love - Ruth And Neomi

Contributed by Samuel Young on Mar 11, 2021

Taking the story of Neomi and Ruth the sermon introduces Loyal Love - a love that is consistent and long lasting. Then it gives a twist into Psalms 23. This was preached as a Valentine sermon.

Scripture: But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and you God will be my God. – Ruth 1:16 -- Greetings -- Yesterday was Chinese New Year. So happy Chinese New Year. It is a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6, Ruth 1:16-17, Psalm 22:3, Ruth 4:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Enduring Gratitude

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Giving thanks to God must become the ongoing lifestyle of a Christ follower. Giving thanks is a major part of worship. It is a command with many rewards promised to those who have a heart to worship the only true God!

Enduring Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Intro: We speak of the Thanksgiving season, but as our text indicates, it must become the ongoing lifestyle of a Christ follower. Giving thanks is a major part of worship. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God