Sermons on Giving Thanks Rightly:

A Short Harvest Festival Sermon

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

God has given us so much! This sermon challenges us to take action in our world as a sign of God’s kingdom breaking in, and as a response of thankfulness to God.

When I look at the wonderful variety of fruit and vegetables that we can grow, I find myself saying, “Thank you God!” A few years ago in Portugal I remember looking out to sea and being amazed at the sight of the sun setting over the ocean and saying, “Thank you God”; and I remember the first time ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Anglican

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

Becoming A Thanksgiver!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2016

Looking at how we can more from grateful to thankful

Becoming a 'Thanksgiver' November 20, 2016 Luke 17:11-19 I remember when Joshua and Zachary would be invited to friends houses and every time they left - - we would remind them to be courteous, respectful, listen and always, always say . . . Thank you!! I can’t tell you how many times we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Should We Be Thankful? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

True gratitude is not dependent on circumstances but is a daily response to God’s faithfulness, shaping our hearts and sustaining us through every season.

Friends, some weeks feel like a kaleidoscope of errands and emotions—school drop-offs and late invoices, texts we forgot to answer, headlines we wish we hadn’t read. Yet right in the middle of muddy shoes by the door, burnt toast on the counter, and the ache we can’t name, there is a whisper from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Topics: Thankfulness, Gratitude

Thankful In All Things Part 2- Salvation Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 27, 2018

part 2 of our thankful series

Thankful in all things Part 2 Salvation November 2018 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Today we are going to begin a short series on thankfulness November is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful, No Matter What Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018

No matter your life, we all have things to be thankful for

BEING THANKFUL, NO MATTER WHAT (Philippians 4:12-13) Thanksgiving 2013 Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16, James 1:17, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 24:1, Hebrews 12:25, Colossians 3:1, Philippians 1:3, Romans 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:4, 1 Peter 2:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:8, Philippians 4:12-13, Ephesians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Be Grateful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores cultivating deep, abiding gratitude, harnessing the power of thankfulness, and honoring God with a thankful heart, guided by 2 Corinthians 9:11.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering of believers. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Each of us is here because God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, has called us to gather in His name, to learn from His word, and to grow in His grace. Today, we're going to focus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11

Topics: Thankful Heart

Thanksgiving 2019

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

Being thankful for something is different than being thankful in something

Thanksgiving 2019 11/20/19 Story of Thanksgiving Pilgrims/Indians, Turkey, dressing, green bean casserole etc. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, being thankful, and being thankful is about showing gratitude or being grateful. Thanksgiving is more than a day with turkey and family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Other

A Better Walk With God Through Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Gratitude opens our hearts to God’s presence, transforming ordinary moments and burdens into opportunities for praise, hope, and deeper relationship with Him.

Some of us walked in today with full hearts; some with heavy ones. Either way, here you are, and here God is—nearer than the breath you just took. Picture an old, sturdy gate swinging open. Hear the hinges creak a welcome. On the other side? Not a cold courtyard, but the warm smile of a Father who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Topics: Thankfulness, Choice

The Purpose Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 10, 2018

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul shows: three aspects of thankfulness. A believer shows: 1) Thankfulness in Themselves (Colossians 3:15-16a), 2) Thankfulness to Others (Colossians 3:16b) and 3) Thankfulness to God (Colossians 3:15-17)

Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Other

God's Antidote To Worry

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Why do we worry? How can we stop?

How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Is Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving should be everyday

It’s believed that in November 1621 after the Pilgrims first corn harvest, Governor William Bradford organized a feast and invited some of the pilgrims Native American friends, particularly the Wampanoag tribe. Americas first Thanksgiving which was probably not called that by the Pilgrims, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tell God Thank You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore Psalms 103, emphasizing God's enduring love, abundant grace, and the importance of recognizing His goodness and expressing gratitude towards Him.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Bible that will inspire us, fill us with awe, and hopefully, strengthen our relationship with God. We're delving into Psalms 103, a powerful hymn that calls us to recognize God's goodness, acknowledge His mercy, and express ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Thankfulness

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 18, 2012

This message looks at why we sometimes fail to be thankful

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Thus begins Dr. Seuss’s book “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are”. First published in 1973 Seuss’s tale takes our hero, only identified as “Duckie”, on a journey to show him how blessed he is, but it is done by showing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Make God Smile

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 14, 2015

When we do something for the less fortunate, we are doing it for God. We have a lot to be thankful for, but are we willing to share what we are thankful for with the less fortunate?

Good morning boys and girls! I wasn’t here last week, but someone told me that Rev. Bonnie gave all of you some homework to do. Do you remember what it was? She gave each of you five dollars and told you to use that money to do something that would make God smile. Have any of you done that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican