Sermons on Giving Thanks:

Why Should I Be Thankful?

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 16, 2008

DO you think that people in general are more or less thankful these days? What does the Bible have to say about our attitude of gratitude?

Why should I be Thankful? Thanksgiving Sunday, 2008 You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy. The "Gravy Boat" your wife set out was a real 12’ boat! You receive a Sumo Wrestler application in your e-mail. Tuesday, you set ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2022

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8.

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8. “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Thankful For All Things Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

We see from Scripture that an attitude of thanksgiving is expected of God’s children. We can attain this by keeping our pride, complacency, and critical attitudes in check and our focus on all blessings we have from God.

Always Thankful For All Things 11/23/08 PM Text: Ephesians 5:20 Introduction This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we set aside our busy schedules to be thankful. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that thankfulness should be our attitude all the time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving To A Giving God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God desires for me to give to Him in the same way He has given to me

This morning we come to a passage that has – in my opinion – been one of the most misused passages in the entire Bible. It has been used throughout church history to perpetuate what I believe, based on my understanding of the Scriptures as a whole, are myths. And to demonstrate that, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tremendous Things For Which To Be Thankful

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

The child of God has some tremendous things to be thankful for. Among them is the fact that God is faithful; He is forgiving; and He is our Father.

TREMENDOUS THINGS FOR WHICH TO BE THANKFUL Text: Ps.136: 1-3, 26 Intro: Society as a whole, finds it rather easy to take, but terribly difficult to give thanks. As a matter of fact, Paul the apostle said that an unthankful attitude would be one of the characteristics of the “last days.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 15, 2005

Giving is a gift. A troubled church at Corinth heard a word on it at the end of their first letter. Giving brings healing, because it brings us closer to God.

Can you believe it? We come now to the end of this letter to the Corinthians. You know, we’ve been reading someone else’s mail here… There are a lot of personal problems in this church that this letter talks about. I’m not sure, if I were a member of the Corinthian church, how I would feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanking God In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 9, 2017

1) A Communal Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:1), 2) A Careful Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:2-5), 3) A Contemplative Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:6-8), and finally 4) A Certain Thanksgiving (Psalm 57:9-10).

There are a lot of reasons why it seems odd to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Not only does it seem that we just finished summer, but also in regards to what is going on in our world. We have witnessed tropical storms, earthquakes, terrorist acts and so many instances of suffering. For those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Other

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

Y Give?

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why are called to give of our time, resources and talents to God?

Y Give Matthew 14.13-21 This morning we start a sermon series of questions all beginning with the word ‘Why.’ Over the next number of weeks we are going to look at why we do certain things as a Christians. This morning we are going to look at giving. Right at the start of this sermon I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Walking With A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 28, 2006

this sermon takes us to a deep look into the heart of being Thankful. and look at some people that we can learn from.

WALKING WITH A THANKFUL HEART. 2 OPENINGS PS.100 LUKE 17:11-19 PS.100:1-5 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanks For The Suffering

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist