Sermons on Gratefulness: showing 331-345 of 8,398

The Worship Of Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015

Thanksgiving isn't a day, a holiday or just a meal. It was designed by God to help keep our bodies, souls and spirits healthy.

Intro: A woman had a parrot who always complained about everything. It was Thanksgiving Eve, and she was preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The parrot complained about everything as she worked. Finally, she had heard enough. She took him out of his cage and opened the refrigerator to put him in to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of Judgment: How It Affects Our Relationship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 13, 2023

Embracing Matthew 7:1-5, we explore 'The Weight of Judgment' and its profound effects on our relationships. Prepare to uncover transformative insights for richer, more meaningful connections.

I. Introduction Recently I read “The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional by Gary Chapman” He wrote about his counseling experience, he explains, “When couples come to me for counseling, I often give each individual a sheet of paper and ask them to list their spouse’s faults. They will write ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 2:1, Luke 6:45, 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 16:18, Colossians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

The Way Of Escape Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 20, 2022

If you want to escape sin in times of temptation, realize how much God has blessed you, resist the desire for evil, rely on God for your way of escape. Then take that way of escape and run! Run from the idolatry that will eventually destroy you.

For six months, a farmer near Regensburg, Germany, worked in vain to capture his runaway bull. The bull had escaped in the summer and hid out in the Bavarian woods. The farmer attempted to lasso the animal, but the bull would always slip away into the woods. Once, the farmer tried shooting the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Nov 13, 2022

If we withhold the expression of our gratitude, we create a gap in the relationship. And if it goes on for too long, it actually damages relationships. This is true for any relationship, including our relationship with God.

Give Thanks to God Give Thanks Part 1 Luke 17:11-19 Today, we are starting a new message series, Give Thanks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to prepare our hearts for gratitude toward God. If you know anything about the history of Thanksgiving, you know that it began as a really small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

28 The Divine Deliverance Again Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 28, 2021

This devotion is about God's deliverance to Jonah from the scorching sun in rebellion to God's mercy on the people of Nineveh. This is the 28th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah.

# 28 - The Divine Deliverance Again Jonah 4:6: ”And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant.” “Then the Lord God provided a plant that it might come up over Jonah…” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Place Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2013

1. Seek the Lord's mercy (vs. 11-13). 2. Strive to follow the Lord's commands (vs.14a). 3. Step out in faith (vs.14b). 4. See God's blessings in your life (vs. 15). 5. Stop to give thanks to the Lord (vs. 15). 6. Show your gratitude to God (vs. 15-19).

The Place of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 18, 2012 *Pastor Billy Strayhorn and his family are animal lovers with a capital "A." They feed the squirrels and birds in their back yard. In their house they have a lizard and three goldfish. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Focus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

David starts this Psalm by telling himself to praise the Lord, and he ends it by telling himself to do it again. If we would tell ourselves as we begin the day to praise the Lord and not forget all His benefits, and if we would end the day by doing the same, we would be different people.

You will, no doubt, think me strange for saying it, but I am thankful for my ignorance. It gives me so much to be thankful for. My vast ocean of ignorance is my playground where I can fish for new insights, and I can dive for the sunken treasure of golden truths that lay hidden in God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Prayer Keys - Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 23, 2012

“Returning thanks for blessings already received increases our faith and enables us to approach God with new boldness and new assurance.... As one meditates on the answer to prayers already granted, faith waxes bolder and bolder, and we come to feel in th

Prayer Keys - Thanksgiving “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” Philippians 4:6. Rudyard Kipling was one of the few writers of his day who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving "Tudes" Gratitude, Attitude And Aptitude

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 17, 2018

Understanding what God says about being THANKFUL: Genuine Gratitude

Weekend Message/Devotion November 18, 2018 Thanksgiving “Tudes” GratitiTUDE – AttiTUDE - AptiTUDE I want us to view THANKSGIVING in a very personal and individual way. Families and friends will gather this week around a festive meal or gathering and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Daniel 3:17, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 5:1-2, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Samuel 2:9, Jude 1:24, Proverbs 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Title: The Power Of Gratitude: Remembering To Say Thank You

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

Have you ever noticed how saying "thank you" doesn't always come naturally? We see this even in young children who often expect things without appreciating them. As adults, we might struggle with expressing gratitude, especially when it comes to thanking the Lord.

------ OUTLINE ------- Introduction: Hey there, friends! Have you ever noticed how saying "thank you" doesn't always come naturally? We see this even in young children who often expect things without appreciating them. As adults, we might struggle with expressing gratitude, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thank God - For God!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

A sermon that talks about bearing fruit as a Christian.

What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? Our main text is found in COLOSSIANS 1:9-14. ’For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you, and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

The Challenge Of Thankfulness In The Age Of Stuff Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

TRUE THANKSGIVING MUST BE CULTIVATED IN THE AGE OF "STUFF"

The Challenge of Thankfulness in the Age of Stuff. Come Ye Thankful People Come INTRODUCTION We just sang Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home; all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied; come to God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2021

10 Lepers, all 10 cried out for healing. Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priest. As they obeyed their faith healed them.

Living With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving. Luke 17:12-19TPT Analyzing data from over 3.7 million reviews for 13,400 hotels in 70 countries, Reward Experts has set out to answer where the grumpiest and happiest travelers in the world come from. Grumpiest: 1. Spain 2. Ireland 3. Iceland 4. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God