Sermons on Gratitude And Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

3 Dimension Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2017

In Psalm 30 David thanks God for His help in 3 Dimensions – the Past, the Present, and the Future. We look at the things David thanked God for that will spark our own thankfulness.

3 DIMENSION THANKSGIVING Ps. 30:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. PREMIUM ON IGNORANCE a. Shortly before his death, former Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller was presiding at a church business meeting. During the heated debate, a delegate rose and began a tirade against universities and education, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving In Three Tenses

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2020

During this Psalm David thanks God for His help in the three different tenses: the past, the present, and in the future. We ought to give thanks to the Lord for all His help to us too!

THANKSGIVING IN THREE TENSES Ps. 30:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. THANKSGIVING ON THE RUN. a. Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Double Blessing - The Attitude Of Gratitude Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of gratitude and blessings, likening it to a game of Hide the Thimble where one must seek out and recognize the blessings in their life.

Many of us have memories of playing the game Hide and Seek as children. But, have you ever heard of Hide and Seek’s distant cousin, Hide the Thimble? A sewing thimble is pretty small, about the size of the tip of your index finger. Here’s how the game works: One person hides the thimble and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Genesis 28:16-17

Topics: Gratitude, Blessings, Seeking God

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004

In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Truly Thankful Thanksgiving

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008

Being thankful in all things through a story about Stevie.

Hello, my name is Brien Sims and I am the new preacher at Camp Point First Christian Church. Considering what we have come here to celebrate, I would say that I too should be very thankful to have the opportunity to speak to you all this evening. We will be talking about the subject of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 22, 2013

Paul writes to the Church at Ephesus that we are to sing songs of thanksgiving and give thanks to God for everything.

A True Thanksgiving Service Ephesians 5:19-20 Intro: Several years ago there was a Charlie Brown cartoon about Thanksgiving in the paper. the cartoon pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 2, 2014

However you decide to celebrate Thanksgiving, the fact remains that it’s a time for us to count our blessings. Scripture is very clear to us that every blessing in our life is a result of God’s provision…

The 3 Ingredients of Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however has turned it into a time of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving...all The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 9, 2018

A message on the subject of "Thanksgiving" with the annual Thanksgiving day on the anvil!!!

Thanksgiving…all the way!!! Of atheists it is said…a bad moment for an atheist is when he feels grateful, and has no one to thank. Here is a tragi-comic “atheistic” story echoing the same sentiments even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Giving Thanks: Geared Up For Life Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 15, 2021Thinking on thanksgiving and the celebration of life for a mentor I attended this week. My mind and spirit are focused on celebrating the goodness of God and understanding the blessing

Thinking of thanksgiving and the celebration of life for a mentor I attended this week. My mind and spirit are focused on celebrating the goodness of God and understanding the blessing I have while setting aside the hardships and tears. to move our thinking away from what we think we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving At Midnight (Lesson From Paul And Silas Inside A Prison Jail)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 30, 2024

Let’s look at Paul and Silas. These two men were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—not for doing wrong, but for doing right. Yet, in the darkest moment of their lives, they didn’t complain. They didn’t wallow in self-pity. They worshiped.

Expository Sermon: “Thanksgiving at Midnight” (Lesson from Paul and Silas inside a Prison Jail) Text: Acts 16:16-40 Theme: Thanksgiving isn’t just for the good times—it’s the key to unlocking God’s power in the hardest moments of life. Key Text: Acts 16:25 – “But at midnight Paul and Silas were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Acts 16:25, John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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: Pentecostal

A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

"A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Vs Thanksliving

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

God not only deserves our thanks, but I believe He also desires it. He wants us to be grateful for His goodness rather than just take it all for granted. How many of you took time out this past week just to re-count your blessings and thank God for everyt

Thanksgiving Versus Thanksliving Text: I Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction: I believe Scripture substantiates the fact that God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives. This is evidenced in the words of Jesus to the one lone ex-leper who returned to thank Him in Luke 17:15-17: "One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2019

6 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-VI—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: This coming Saturday, our church is going to have a Cleanup/Work Day. We will begin with a breakfast at 8:00, & the plan is to work until about noon. If everyone will take on a project, or work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist