Sermons on Gratitude And Thanksgiving:

Praying For Other's: The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009

Dealing with the meaning of true intercession.

Praying for Other’s The Power of Intercessory Prayer Philip Yancey in his book on prayer tells of a young American soldier in Iraq who learns that his wife back home has advanced cervical cancer. Doctors gave a bleak prognosis. In desperation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:20

Denomination: Baptist

Remember

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 3, 2010

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we gather to do what God urged Israel to do--to remember. We gather to remember what our Lord has done for us. We gather to remember and give Him thanks.

Intro The Israelites spent four decades wandering through the Sinai Peninsula. Finally, they arrive on the outskirts of Canaan. They are on the verge of leaving a desert of scarcity and going into a land of plenty. Moses then warns the Israelites how easily they could forget the goodness of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 1, 2016

This first sermon in the series on the book of Colossians was used on the occasion of Thanksgiving Weekend. It looks at the three things for which Paul was Thankful in almost all of his epistles: Faith, Hope, and Love

*Give Thanks To God* Col. 1:3-5 (Please note: A small portion of this sermon -- main points and subpoints are from the sermon of another though cannot remember who it was from. Probably 85 % of the message would be my own.) The following link will take you to an MP3 Audio recording of this sermon: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Do In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2017

We know what Jesus has done. What are we supposed to do so that as we partake it will not be in an "unworthy manner," & thus be "guilty of sinning against the body & the blood of the Lord?"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 A. In just 3 weeks we will be celebrating the events of Palm Sunday. We will recall the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem & the crowds shouting "Hosanna," & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Always Thank God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013

To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you always thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 1:4 I give thanks to my God for you always when I mention you in my prayers, 1:5 Because I continue ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Worthy Thank Offering To God

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 18, 2014

MERCIES RECEIVED FROM GOD

A WORTHY THANK OFFERING TO GOD OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES A THANK-OFFERING FOR MERCIES RECEIVED FROM GOD. INTERPRETATION: LEVITICUS 7:12 (NKJV) IF HE OFFERS IT FOR A THANKSGIVING, THEN HE SHALL OFFER, WITH THE SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING, UNLEAVENED CAKES MIXED WITH OIL, UNLEAVENED ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Exchange: Trading Anxiety For Peace

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

This sermon on Philippians 4:6-7 offers God's practical prescription for trading the crippling noise of daily anxiety for the supernatural peace that actively guards our hearts and minds.

Sermon: The Divine Exchange: Trading Anxiety for Peace Introduction: The Noise of Anxiety Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Good morning, church. As we begin this morning, I want you to listen. Not to my voice, but to the sounds around us. Even in this room, we can probably hear the faint rumble ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Push-Shove World

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2025

We often forget how important thankfulness can be. Weren't there 10? Are we rich because we have much money? Or we can count our blessings and be rich? Give thanks?

A PUSH-SHOVE WORLD? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Did you hear about the lady that prayed and asked God to bless her garden? Then she complained about having to hoe out the weeds. Then she complained about how hot it was? Then she complained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 49:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy And Peace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2025

Rejoicing in the peace of God and the God of peace.

JOY AND PEACE. Philippians 4:4-9. In Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice” is in the plural, meaning: ‘Rejoice, you all!’ There is fellowship in rejoicing together (cf. Romans 12:15). ‘Joy’ is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23): it is ours from the very first day that we put our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Bread.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2025

Jesus said, “I am the bread of life: he that cometh unto me shall never hunger; and he that believes in me shall never thirst” (John 6:35).

THE TRUE BREAD. John 6:25-35. JOHN 6:25. When they had found Jesus on the other side of the sea, the people began the conversation with a question, “Rabbi, when camest thou hither?” JOHN 6:26. Our Lord understood these hardy Galilean folk. They were working day by day trying to scratch a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank You, In Spite Of Sufferings Series

Contributed by Gabriel Luigi Bautista on Nov 14, 2020

THE LIFE OF A PASTOR IN THE FAMILY THAT'S VERY HARD

FACTUAL DATA: SINULAT ITO NI PABLO KUNG SAAN SIYA AY NASA PANGIT NA SITWASYON. SIYA AY NASA ISANG SITWASYON NA KUNG SAAN PANGHIHINAAN KA TALAGA NG PANANAMPALATAYA AT PAGDUDUDAHAN MO ANG DIYOS DAHIL SA KANYANG PAGSUNOD SA DIYOS. SIYA AY IPINAKULONG NG MGA JUDIO SA HINDI MAKATARUNGANG DAHILAN. SI ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-14

We Are On God's Hands

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 21, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. We are ON God's hands so we are never out of His sight or remembrance. We are never alone as we serve Him.

We Are ON God’s Hands Scripture: Psalm 27:13; John 14:27, 1; James 1:2; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 49:15-17 The title of today’s message is “We are ON God’s Hands.” Yes, you heard me correctly. The title is “We are ON God’s Hands” and you’ll understand it clearly as we progress through the message. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 49:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Edging God Out Through Entitlement Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

There are several ways we Edge God Out. One of them is by the sense of Entitlement that many of us strongly feel. The antidote is to Exalt God Only through Thanksgiving.

Edging God Out through Entitlement I have used the acronym EGO before, and some of you might remember it. Edging God Out. There are various ways we Edge God Out of our lives. We have examined some of them in my past messages here, and I would like to continue on the same theme. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, Matthew 20:1-15, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Family

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 20, 2019

Brothers and sisters, we can experience the wonder of family or we can dismiss the moments of real love that comes with it. Let’s not let days like thanksgiving be the only time families gather around and share those special moments.

Brothers and sisters, last week we talked about being thankful for the things that we have, and for the life that we share. Well part of that life that we share is with family. AMEN Now, by family I don’t necessarily mean family by some blood DNA, but family as “God’s Family”. If you really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 5:8, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 31:26-27  (view more)  (view less)