Sermons on Giving Thanks As We Grow Older:

Sow A Seed And Watch It Grow

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2023

Summary: When our spirits are low, and we are ready to give up, ask the Lord, and He will renew our strength.

Father God, Lord over all creation, we come before you again, humbling ourselves before your mighty throne. We take this opportunity to thank You for sending workers to harvest the seeds You have sown. Thank you for sowing a seed of forgiveness and giving us a mind to cultivate the seed as we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Proverbs 11:18, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

If We Give God Thanks And Sing His Praises – He Can Defeat Our Enemies.

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014

An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and should– his safety may depend on it.

If we give God thanks and sing His praises – He can defeat our enemies If we complain (always indirectly against God) – our enemies savage us An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Close 2024 Praising God?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 27, 2024

How do you view the year 2024? Whatever happened this year, let's have right perspective so that we can praise God and give Him thanks.

We will soon leave the year of 2024. Some people see 2024 as a difficult or even bad year because they experienced so many problems this year, whether in finance, relationships, or health. They may even lose something precious or someone they loved this year. So, they are disappointed with God and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Growing Weary Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

WE must realize the freedom we have in Christ and walk close with Jesus

Life Choice Series Not growing weary Galatians 6:1-10 Good morning church, we are glad that you are joining us and we pray the Lord speaks to you in a powerful way as we gather to hear his word. Prayer- We have been in a series called Life Choices- We’ve looked at the most important choice and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Have A Little Sometom Sometom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 1 – 15

John 6: 1 – 15 Do You Have A Little Sometom Sometom “ After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Into The Race Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006

For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Need To Start Growing Deep

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001

God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Live: Grow Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

Paul reminds us that true joy in life is found as we continue to grow spiritually!

TEXT: Philippians 1:3-11 TITLE: To Live: GROW SERIES: To Live (Philippians series) TOPIC: Spiritual Growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church June 21, 2009 PROP.: We are EXPECTED to Grow. God wants us to Grow. Paul wants us to Grow. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Wider Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2024

We make disciples by telling others about our Jesus. But how do we do that, and what does it look like when we do?

For years, they say there was a Divinity School that would invite people to pack a sack lunch and join them on a grassy picnic area where they’d have a prominent theologian give a lecture about God. One year they invited a liberal scholar to come speak and he spoke for 2 ½ hours telling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful For The Church Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006

We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Shall We Be Fruitful Or Unfruitful? That Is The Question."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2004

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Mark 4:2-9, 13-20 “Shall We be Fruitful or Unfruitful? That is the Question.” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Not too terribly long ago, one of America’s most successful newspaper publishers was forced to close its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 26, 2012

In this sermon, we learn how to grow spiritually through our growing pains.

Introduction: A. How many of you had growing pains when you were growing up? 1. I remember going to my mom as a little boy and I would describe some pain I was having in my leg or my side. 2. Usually, she would look it over, ask a few questions about it, then say, “Well, it’s probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Older Brother Is My Hero Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 9, 2015

Attitudes, Compassion, Our Relationships, Jesus

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – My Older Brother is My Hero Philippians 2:1-11 (pg. 819) June 14, 2015 Introduction: I am a fighter... I can’t help it... it’s part of my nature... I’m not completely sure if it’s taught or caught... whether it’s part of my DNA ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving 2010

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

What giving thanks does for me.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Growing And Building

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

If we do not grow, then we will not be able to build the things that God has willed for us to build.

GROWING AND BUILDING Text: I Corinthians 3:1 – 9 In this passage of scripture Paul talks about both growing and building. Paul is telling the people of Corinth that if they do not grow, they will not make progress. Obviously, God did not intend for infants to be ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist