Sermons on giving thanks as we grow older: showing 961-975 of 212,921

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 22, 2015

The Gospel is the best gift that can be given to anyone this time of year

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas Matt 2:1-11 Intro: Isa 60:6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD. - Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Look On Us: We Have Something To Give

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The unbelievers are looking up to us for we have something to give. Every one of us has been imbued withy a special gifting that exactly fits the needs of the world. It may not be silver or gold, but it is more valuable. New members, fulfill your role.

NEW MEMBERS MOTIVATION SERIES: “LOOK ON US!” ACTS 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

We Are Always Giving Excuses Most Inexcusable

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2012

Why give and excuse just do it

WE ARE ALWAYS GIVING EXCUSES MOST INEXCUSABLE Look at some in the bible that were not excepted (1) Not at this time. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Thieves Of Thankfulness”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 27, 2018

These thieves of Thankfulness should be stopped and put to the bars of Justice. They should be imprisoned and never to be released again in our lives. These are spirits which should be subjected to the One who is Greater and dwells inside of us.

“ In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” -1 Thessalonians 5:18 I have observed that one of the particular temptations for Christians is the danger of getting accustomed to God's blessings. We are in danger of taking his or her blessings for granted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Consider God's Plan For Your Giving " Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?

God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Contentment, strength in Christ, victory

THE SECRET OF THANKFULNESS Phil 4:10-14 November 28, 2021 INTRODUCTION Every one of us has heard the statement….”The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Wayne Smith says, “Yeah, but it’s still got to be mowed…and the great theologian Ron White says….”It’s because it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds Grow And So Do Christians Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

God moves powerfully and lovingly in our lives to give us faith and to nurture that faith.

Mark 4: 26-29 “Seeds Grow and So Do Christians” INTRODUCTION When does a miracle become invisible? It becomes invisible when it becomes commonplace. This parable talks about the miracle of growing seed. A farmer plants a hard, dead seed in the ground, and a few months later returns and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2021

A study of Psalm 103 will give us ample ammunition to personally, passionately, and perpetually praise God no matter what we are going through! I am going to give you three reasons why: We Have It So Good; We Enjoy So Much; and We Have Expressed So Little!

Sermon – Count Your Blessings Ps 103:1 A Psalm of David. “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks Mom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 7, 2010

Christian mothers are special people selected by God.

Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother…” (John 19:25). Today is Mother’s Day and it is nice that the day was set aside as a special day to recognize mothers, but in reality, every day should be Mother’s Day. Mothers deserve to be praised on a daily basis. It was our mother who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Christian Church

A Thanks Offering

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2005

Christians are the temple that God cares about today... The Lord has given Christians their Spiritual gifts, talents and all the resources they need to be a temple of worship that expresses to all who see their lives that they are children of God sold out

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Chronicles 29:16 Title: A Thanks Offering Theme: What Do Christians have to Be Thankful For? Introduction: Our opening text today is something that every born-again Christian should take to heart. (Thru the Bible) Everything Christians have is given to them from God, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Be Thankful

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

It rains on the just and the unjust, but as saved people we certainly have much to be thankful for.

LETS BE THANKFUL: I realize that the traditional Thanksgiving Day is now past but I want to bring a few thoughts our way to do with being thankful. EPH. 5:20 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Our Faith

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Sep 22, 2021

God does not want us to be stagnant or ignorant about our faith. He would desire for all his people to keep moving forward toward Spiritual Maturity by growing in our faith in this world of darkness in which we live.

Growing In Our Faith – 2 Peter 1:1-11 5.5.19 by: Rev. Darrell Williams 2 Peter is obviously written by Peter – one of the disciples – the one we see in the Easter story and the one we discussed on Palm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012

How important that we give thanks for what is accomplished in Jesus's name. Stop and give thanks.

Where are the Nine? Luke 17: 11/13-17 “And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, [speaking of Jesus] that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as He entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off; and lifted up their ...read more

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The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013

Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Give It Up Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 8, 2007

God is All-Good, we are not. We can trust God even when we can’t trust anything else. However, we often don’t truly trust God. Since there is no gift that is not at our finger tips, it is hard to trust a God that has more to give than what we already give

Series on the Mount Give It Up Matthew 7:9-11 October 7, 2007 If you son or daughter asks you for a loaf of bread, give it up. If they ask you for a fish, give it up. If you, though you are evil, give it up for your own flesh and blood, how much more will your heavenly Father, who has already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God