Sermons on Gratefulness: showing 1,366-1,380 of 8,406

I Shall Not Want Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

Because the LORD is my Shepherd I should be content.

I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our Shepherd. Point: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Family Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

Making a family is not just about getting married, make love and have babies, etc...

I was already on holiday from college and yet working full-time. I had this week off from work (2nd Aug 2008 - 10th Aug 2008). rather than slacking at home, I decided to go to my friend's (Claire and Bryce) place in Somerset (3 - 4 hours on the bus from London). they have 2 kids - boys (Ethan and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Inner Desire Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Please Help Us Rescue People"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

Evangelism is at the heart of the Gospel. This lesson will show "Why" we need to share our faith.

Our new book “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure” will be out of editing next week and then into production for 3 weeks. It will hopefully be finished by December 21st. With any book there are always testimonies and I am very thankful for those people who were able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-10

Accepting Less Than The Best.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Total victory is possible! Gehazi was the next man of God, Greed and the owe me attitude grows --- Beware less than the best can be costly.

ACCEPTING LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS TOTAL VICTORY A REAL POSSIBILITY? WHAT DOES TOTAL VICTORY COST? A. Let's us recall the previous lesson of ELIJAH and ELISHA... ELIJAH ... the old man of God wanted to TEACH and MENTOR a young man to GROW into the OFFICE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knock The Prayer Button!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2014

Strike the ‘Cook’ button if want to eat! Are you listening?

Knock the prayer button! James 1:22”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” On a particular day, I put the rice and the vegetables into the electric rice cooker, added water, salt and all the ingredients necessary for cooking; turned the switch on and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Shall Not Want Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

Because the Lord is my Shepherd I am content.

I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our Shepherd. Point: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016

We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 5, 2017

Jesus Christ gives hope for those who have no hope.

Hope for the Hopeless August 13, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus Christ gives hope for those who have no hope. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Supplemental Passage: And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Quenching The Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst.

When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst. Paul is not saying that we should not give the Holy Spirit a drink of water. The way he uses the word here different from the way we normally think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Too Busy For God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2019

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42.

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Luke 10:38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Stripped Of Everything For Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2022

His dignity was stripped little by little from Him.

The Tenth Station: Jesus Stripped of His Garments (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:2-4, Luke 12:16-21, Genesis 37:23, John 20:23-24, Luke 22:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Perpetual Gratitude

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Feb 28, 2021

Regardless of what happens, we must be thankful to God.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, St. Paul encourages us to give thanks to God at all times. However, we can easily be thankful to God when everything seems to be going our way, but how can we do this when they don't? Does God, for instance, expect one to be joyful when dealing with loss, or when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

The Ten Commandments (5 And 6) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2021

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them. Honor Parents Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. This is a positive commandment, proactive honoring of parents. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Grow In Our Ability To Worship God?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 22, 2024

We Grow in our ability to worship God by worshiping in the midst of tragedy, through music, and by doing good to others!

How to Grow in Worshiping God 1. We Practice Worshiping Well When _Tragedy_ Strikes (Job 1:20-21). A. Job had _terrible_ tragedy impact his life (Job 1:1-19). B. Job responded with grateful _submission_ (Job. 1:20-21). C. The text closes with Job saying “blessed be the name of the Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Bible Church