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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Thanksgiving Turns Us Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 2,693 views

    When our mind is set up on the things of the Spirit, we will be “outward focused.” When our mind is set upon the things of the flesh, we re “inward focused.” Thanksgiving directs our attention toward God.

    1. Review of Inside Out a. We are selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed. b. We turn to meeting our own needs and our own wants all too easily. c. God doesn’t want us to be that way. i. How do I know that? Because that is what is at the core of what we call sin – self. ii. If you think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Blahovich avatar

    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,229 views

    Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

    "The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 394 ratings
     | 43,900 views

    That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Changed Lives Spur Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,733 views

    I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A.

    I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A. Changed Lives Can Be Identified By the Fruit of the Holy Spirit Evident to the Missionary Team (:3) Evident to Other Believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

    Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 173 ratings
     | 11,391 views

    Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

    <P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanksgiving: Counting Our Blessings

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    thankful for the provision of salvation; thankful for the preservation of the Scriptures; thankful for the presence of the indwelling Spirit; thankful for the possibilities in supplication; thankful for the privilege of service; thankful for the partnersh

    Thanksgiving: COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS Psalm 103:1-22 A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow who had a post card in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, could you please address this post card for me?" The man gladly did so, and he agreed to write a short message on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving – Your Heart Condition

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 33,551 views

    THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition Thanksgiving is much more than a holiday celebration; it is more heart condition! It is more than a celebration of food; it is the celebration of faith!

    THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition • Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! [5] Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanksgiving Top Ten List

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    We all have MANY reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It is always appropriate to remember all His benefits to us.

    (CORRRRRNY) THANKSGIVING JOKES What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving How can you make a turkey float? You need 2 scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock Which side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Thanksgiving Dinner With Barley And Sardines

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 13,276 views

    Thanksgiving 2005. It’s the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, and 3 things we can see about being thankful.

    Mark 6:30-44 – A Thanksgiving Dinner with Barley and Sardines I’m told of a turkey farmer who was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Never Satisfied - [gratefulness, Thanksgiving]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,431 views

    The Bible gives us 4 things which are never satisfied, and then tells us where true satisfaction comes from. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    NEVER SATISFIED Proverbs 30:15-16 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- As we approach Thanksgiving, let’s turn our hearts toward the idea of satisfaction. It is found only in Christ. Our text lists four areas that are never satisfied: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Seeley avatar

    The Real Meaning Of The Thanksgiving Holiday

    Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    What is Thanksgiving all about? What role did God play in the founding of our nation? Discover with me the amazing way God was personally involved in the early days of our nation.

    What is Thanksgiving? Introduction: The Bible tells us that God takes personal interest in the rising and falling of nations and kings. In fact He sets up and tears down nations according to His Divine will. He most often shows Himself strong in behalf of His people when they have reached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Living Together In Personal Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    Paul cites for us one attitude and one action that enable us to live together in personal thanksgiving.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN PERSONAL THANKSGIVING Philippians 4:10-20 INTRODUCTION A. We have much to be thankful for in America, yet we are not always thankful. 1. "If the rich young ruler was rich, what am I?" by William Boice. Dear Lord, I have been re-reading the record of the Rich Young Ruler and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 447 ratings
     | 35,122 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon.

    PSALM 100:1-5 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm homes, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thanksgiving For God's Horn Of Plenty Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,892 views

    THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING -- BOTH IN NATURE AND IN OUR LIVES -- QUIETS OUR HEART IN AWE AND EXCITES OUR HEART IN PRAISE

    BIG IDEA: THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING -- BOTH IN NATURE AND IN OUR LIVES -- QUIETS OUR HEART IN AWE AND EXCITES OUR HEART IN PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is a time for us to step back and to consider how good we really have it. Especially to give thanks to God for His Abundant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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