Sermons on Gratitude To God:

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010

Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009

Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Midyear Thanksgiving: Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Mid-year thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline and an expression of humility, acknowledging that without God, we could have done nothing.

MIDYEAR THANKSGIVING: CELEBRATING THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 124:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Deuteronomy 8:10-18 INTRODUCTION: As we stand at the midpoint of the year, it is fitting and wise to pause and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Thanks Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of gratitude in all circumstances, aligning with God's will, and being joyful, prayerful, and grateful, regardless of our situations.

Welcome church! I’m so grateful to see you all here today. Doris Day once said, “Gratitude is riches, complaint is poverty.” And as we gather together today with Thanksgiving fresh on our minds, there is so much for us to be grateful for. I hope that as I was sharing you were busy thinking of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Giving Thanks, Joyful Living, Gratitude

Communing With God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 14, 2025

Prayer in Judeo-Christian tradition is not merely a practice but a relational expression of trust and dependency on God. It encompasses the believer's joy, sorrow, need, and worship, providing a profound connection to God, our Creator.

"Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17, KJV) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Psalm 100:4, KJV) Introduction • Opening Thought: Prayer is a vital means of communicating with God. It is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 100:4, 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Psalm 51:1-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Stop Murmuring And Praise God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 18, 2016

God has been too good for us to murmur about anything. We should be more grateful and less complaintive.

Introduction: Nothing hurts the church as much as a culture of complaining among its members. Joyce Meyers said: “complain and remain or praise and be raised.” In my 32 years of shepherding God’s people; I have found nothing as detrimental as whining individuals. A whining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God The Best PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon explores the blessings, joy, and transformative power inherent in the act of giving, reflecting our character and faith in God.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here on this blessed day, not as mere individuals, but as a community, a family brought together by our shared love and devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to strengthen our faith, to grow in our understanding, and to encourage one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Topics: Giving, Best

The Prodigal God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 6, 2016

We don’t want to take God’s forgiveness for granted. Rather, we should be blown away by God’s grace, overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude that permeates all that we are, all that we do. And we should give this grace freely to others in forgiveness.

Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal God When people make mistakes, they should be punished for them! After all, they’ve brought it on themselves! And if we don’t look out after ourselves, who will? It’s a cutthroat world out there. Every person for themselves. And truth be told, it feels ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome Appreciation

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 11, 2010

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what God has done for us and to show Him An Awesome Appreciaiton for ALL He continues to do in our lives.

AWESOME APPRECIATION (ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we will sit and have a wonderful Harvest Dinner together, we will eat to our heart’s content and we will be blessed by food and fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Burden Of God”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

The driving force of this word to God’s people is to bring them back to the place of genuine gratitude, respect, reverence, honor and love for the Lord (1:6, 11, 14; 2:5; 3:5, 16; 4:2, & 5).

MALACHI 1:1-5 This book is filled with Theological lessons, Christological (about Jesus) lessons, Eschatological (end times) lessons and practical lessons - we will focus on the later. It will jolt your modesty. But it’s a Word from God. This book is written in time when you would have thought ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

How To Express Thankfulness To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 28, 2006

Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me, things so undeserved yet You gave to prove your love for me.” The question we must face this morning is how can we truly express our thankfulness to God

HOW TO EXPRESS THANKFULNESS TO GOD Psalm 116:12-13 “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Introduction: Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget Where Your Blessings Came From PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To emphasize the importance of remembering God's provision, heeding the warning against forgetting His blessings, and continually acknowledging His faithfulness in our lives.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the heart of Deuteronomy, specifically Chapter 8, verses 1-20. This section of Scripture is packed with powerful reminders of God's provision, a stark warning about the danger of forgetting, and a call to remember His faithfulness. Let's start ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Topics: Forgetting, God

Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024

This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-15, 2 Kings 17:7-23, 2 Kings 18:11-12, 2 Kings 18:1-3, Romans 6:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 6:6, Colossians 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:5-6, Malachi 3:10, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 2:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Hearts And Empty Cupboards

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2011

I am concerned that our Thanksgiving celebrations might cause us to focus more on the things that we have, than the God who gave them to us.

Thanksgiving is approaching. Have you considered how privileged we are here in America? Statistically, 3,000 Calories are consumed by the average person at Thanksgiving dinner. 45 Million turkeys will be eaten this Thanksgiving. 50 million pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving, 40 million ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational