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Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.
RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:17
Denomination: Baptist
A Thanksgiving holiday message teaching thanksgiving as a way of life
(adapted from a message by Darryl Dash entitled The Ultimate Lifestyle: Living Gratefully) SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: HEBREWS 12:28 TITLE: “DEVELOPING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE” INTRODUCTION: A. An older fellow came into the post office with a post card in his hand. He ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:28
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In this message we will talk about the reasons we should be tahnkful to God and then give 9 ways we can express that gratitude.
“Living A Life Of Gratitude” Building A Great Life – part 6 TEXT: PSALM 18 In his book – “In The Eye Of The Storm” author Max Lucado describes the following scene.. An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun sets like an orange ball on the horizon. The waves slap the sand. The smell of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 18:1-17
The importance of developing an attitude of gratitude.
Iliff and Saltillo UM churches November 21, 2004 “An Attitude of Gratitude” I Thess. 5:16-24 INTRODUCTION: Today I’m going to start out by giving you a little quiz. I will show you an object and you are to tell me what goes with it. (show object in first column) Column 1 Column 2 salt ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Denomination: Methodist
Four tips that can help you take advantage of the Thanksgiving Season and develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for the remainder of your life.
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pre-Sermon Icebreaker: Today is Thanksgiving Sunday. This time next week we’ll all have a new determination.... a determination to lose the 10 pounds we put on in one week! I have a "Top Ten List" of ways you can know you overdid Thanksgiving. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Denomination: Nazarene
How can we actively show our gratitude to God?
BE ACTIVE IN YOUR GRATITUDE 1 Thessalonians 5:18--18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 25:1, 6-9— 1O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Isaiah 25:1, Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 92:1
Denomination: Charismatic
In this message we will talk about the power of chasing after a life of gratitude.
Living A Life Of Gratitude #chasingaftergratitude Max Lucado – in his book ‘In the Eye of The Storm’ writes… … An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun is setting like a huge orange ball on the distant horizon. The ocean waves are gently slapping the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Embracing a lifestyle of thankfulness
God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives. This is shown when Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to thank Him. God not only deserves our thanks, but He desires it. We shouldn't limit our thanksgiving to one day in November, but rather live a life of thankfulness. Let's ...read more
Topics: Thanksgiving, Gratitude
A Thanksgiving sermon on the appropriate attitude for everyday life.
The Attitude of Gratitude Be Thankful Always! 11/27/02 I. Introduction Everybody knows what day is tomorrow- Thanksgiving Day. The day when everybody’s out of school. The day when you go to grandma’s or aunt may’s house, spend time with family and grub down on some turkey. The day when you toss ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Ephesians 5:17-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Having an attitude of gratitude begins with contentment which is found through trusting God and keeping in constant prayer to Him.
Have the Attitude of Gratitude 112209 AM Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:6 I have no doubt that everyone is aware that this is the week of Thanksgiving Day. Many of us are looking forward to the day, perhaps having a day or two off from work. Thanksgiving Day is not the usual Holiday for ...read more
Highlight the importance of gratitude in recognizing God's mercy and the healing it brings into our lives.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive into the richness of God's word, exploring the themes of God's mercy, gratitude, and healing. Let's read our passages for today: [Read passages] As David Jeremiah once said, "The Bible tells us that whenever we come before ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 118:21, Luke 17:11-19
Topics: Grateful, God's Work
As we consider Thanksgiving, we should be mindful of the many blessings we have in Christ. While these are too numerous to name, every believer should be thankful for the cross!
Thankful for the Cross Galatians 6:14 This particular epistle of Paul was written to the churches in the region of Galatia. As you read and study this letter, a common theme becomes evident. Many in the region of Galatia had been influenced by the Judaizers, those who insisted the Law must be ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:14
A Thanksgiving sermon reminding us that attitude is in our control.
An Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 100 Pastor Chuck Swindoll captures the necessity of a positive attitude: “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5
An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.
Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Luke 19:1-10
What languages around the world can teach us about biblical thanksgiving.
The Gratitude Glossary Genesis 6-9 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis chapter 6. This morning’s message is called “The Gratitude Glossary.” You guys know what a glossary is, right? It’s basically a list of words that are relevant to a particular subject or hobby. Every hobby or ...read more
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