Sermons on Gratitude Vs Ungratefulness:

Finding Gratitude Amidst Sorrow SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of expressing gratitude even in times of deep sorrow and grief. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories, valuing relationships, and the belief in eternal life.

Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I don't want to diminish the grief we feel today. I won't say that everything is alright, because it's not. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. Our grief is a dark valley that we must walk through before we can find healing. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian

Expressing Gratitude To Our Pastor SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Understanding and expressing our appreciation for our Pastor in a way that aligns with Biblical teachings.

What does the Bible say about our Pastor? In order to understand the role of a Pastor in today's world, we need to approach it from a biblical perspective. Many people have misconceptions about the Pastor's role, referring to them as an "Employee of the Church" or a "Team Manager." However, these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Topics: Church Purpose, Appreciation

Embracing Gratitude In Everyday Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of being thankful to God and provide nine practical ways to express this gratitude.

Today, we will discuss the importance of being thankful to God and explore nine practical ways to express our gratitude. As we approach Thanksgiving, let us remember that it is not just about food and festivities, but also about giving thanks to the Lord. Psalm 18 serves as our text for today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-17

Topics: Thanksgiving Holiday

How To Express Our Gratitude?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 18, 2024

This sermon, which was taken from many sources, shows many ways to express our gratitude.

Opening: Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet whose writings we have all enjoyed. Unlike many old writers, Kipling was one of the few who had the opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He also made a great deal of money at his trade. One day a newspaper reporter came to him and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16, Ephesians 5:19, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 22:37, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Matthew 20:28, John 10:10, 1 Chronicles 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving: The Transformative Power Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 14, 2023

Today we embark on a profound journey into the transformative power of gratitude. In a world often shadowed by challenges, embracing gratitude becomes a guiding light, illuminating our path through the darkest moments

The Transformative Power of Gratitude Opening Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) - "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Introduction: Today we embark on a profound journey into the transformative power of gratitude. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Church 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

What's Gratitude Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 6, 2007

This is on gratitude. We followed up with communion. The asterisks in the text were related to click through PowerPoint slides.

There were many things you didn’t want to be in Jesus’ time two of them were a leper or a Samaritan. Brief synopsis of leprosy (not meant to gross you out): loss of feeling/nerve endings that cause sores. Samaritans were considered half-breeds. A funny thing happened when a Samaritan contracted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Many Did You Say, Was Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 20, 2011

If we are Christians and were not thankful, what kind of a message does that send to all those who don’t know the Lord? We should be the happiest people on earth, we have been given so much and been asked to give so little in return.

How Many Did You Say,  Was Coming For Dinner? This coming Thursday, since 1621, will mark the 390th time, Thanksgiving has been celebrated in this great country. Tables will be spread with all the favorite recipes of families handed down, for generations all over the land, Even though were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Philosophy Of Gratitude-- Thanksgiving 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Dec 2, 2005

A right philosophy is one that is overflowing with thankfulness. Gratitude is nothing less than the key to happiness.

A Philosophy of Gratitude—Thanksgiving 3 of 4 Col 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, Col 2:7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Col 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

How Can We Truly Worship God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2024

1. Let God fill you with the Holy Spirit (vs. 18). 2. Let God put a song in your heart (vs. 18, 19). 3. Let God give you more gratitude (vs. 18, 20).

How Can We Truly Worship God? Ephesians 5:18-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared June 17, 2024) (Revised July 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Today our focus is on worship, and nothing is more important in our Christian life than heartfelt worship of God. But what is worship? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-Living

Contributed by William Barnes on Nov 21, 2002

Scripture admonished us to be thankful in all circumstances. This means our thanksgiving is to be continual and not contingent. 3 reasons for "continual thanksgiving"

“Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-living (part 2)” Intro: The fact that God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives, is evident in the words of Jesus, to the one lone ex-leper who returned to thank Him. Luke 17:15 “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud ...read more

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

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Right Vs The Right

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Is our right to withold forgiveness more important than doing the right thing?

Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they verbally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

Gods Love Vs Mans

Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 5, 2023

There are 3 words for love but only Agape defines fully Gods love

The love of God – seems those 4 words shouldn’t really be too difficult to understand. But the truth is more often than not they are, and more so today than in generation that came before us. Why is that? Well 1st off God’s love in any of our lives, or in any generation for that matter is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks Living

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2019

Turkey? Maybe a turkey regrets THANKSGIVING... but we should be THANKS LIVING... God has be so good to us... Do we give thanks with a grateful heart? Did you know prayer should be part of THANKSGIVING?

THANKS GIVING VS THANKS LIVING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHO HAVE YOU THANKED TODAY? Did you write a note or text of thanksgiving? Did you call or visit some old person and give them thanks? Have you ever thanked a teacher or preacher? Or do you think THANKSGIVING is about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Joy In Good And Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.

Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Joy, Gratitude