Sermons on Happy Thanksgiving:

Spiritual Milk Or A Thanksgiving Feast Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 16, 2023

On Thanksgiving day which do you prefer? Milk or a Thanksgiving feast? The writer of Hebrews has a candid conversation with those who were spiritually missing out on the best instead of Spiritual meat- they were on Spiritual milk. How do we do the opposite?

When we think of Thanksgiving we often think of food. While we all know that Turkey is the top food for the Thanksgiving meal in America; the favorite side dishes vary. Yet, this week I did a little study to see which side dishes are America’s favorite. Are you ready for this? 1. Stuffing; of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

David’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 17, 2023

Here we are just days from our national day of Thanksgiving. I am saddened that history is being rewritten and the first explorers that had the goal of taking the Gospel message to a needed people are be portrayed as conquerors and white supremacy.

“David’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving” Psalm 138:1-8 Here we are just days from our national day of Thanksgiving. I am saddened that history is being rewritten and the first explorers that had the goal of taking the Gospel message to a needed people are be portrayed as conquerors and white supremacy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful - A Message For Thanksgiving

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 21, 2022

We are called to be Servants of Christ and Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. If everything you had was lost, would you be found faithful to the LORD?

Sermon Notes: The wilderness experience – Found Faithful William Akehurst, HSWC It’s required for stewards to be found faithful. A few years ago, my family went to Virginia Beach and visited the Military Base of Cape Henry to view it’s lighthouse. While there, we learned a deeper spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ox, The Donkey & Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2022

In Isaiah 1:3 God compared the thankfulness of His people to that of the ox and donkey, and said the animals won the prize hands down. How can brute beasts, who have so little intelligence, be much more aware of their Creator?

THE OX, THE DONKEY & THANKSGIVING Isa. 1:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Growing up, we called one set of grandparents Big Mama & Big Daddy. No one thought much of it until one of the grandkids told them they were soon to be great-grandparents. 2. That’s when Big Mamma decided to change ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Praise, Prayer, And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Psalm 100:4-5 - "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."

Psalm 100:4-5 - "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." Today, I want to remind you of the transformative power of praise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5

A Life Of Ingratitude (Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

It is sad that today in churches we find many people who have not REJECTED salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ, but they have NEGLECTED the salvation they have in Christ.

We all know a great deal about REJECTION and rejection can be very painful. We normally learn about rejection when we are a child, but if we do not learn anything about it as a child, we probably learned something about it when we began dating. Illus: I read this list of the top rejection lines ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

Learning to be grateful and letting create joy, contentment and the desire to share.

There was an article in the local paper where I used to live about a couple who had been living on welfare and food stamps from 1983 to 1991. They had drawn a great deal of money from the welfare system, before it was discovered through a welfare fraud investigator, that the couple had stocks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

A Shoulder To Lean On

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Trusting in the goodness of God

A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON Psalm 46 A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains built a new sanctuary on a piece of land that had been willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Five Kernels Of Corn

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2001

In Psalm 103, verse 1-5, the writer mentions 5 blessings that we should be thankful for.

Five Kernels of Corn Ps 103:1-13 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can This Really Be A Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 15, 2015

Purpose, Christ's Love, New Life, Ambassadors

4 QUESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Can This Really Be a Happy New Year? 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 January 7. 2023 Introduction: The Corinthians Church was filled with people who had a ton of baggage. And that baggage had a way of messing up spiritual health individually and in the church as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksliving Applied!

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Nov 8, 2014

True thanksgiving is a life of daily thanks-living? So where is Thanksliving applied in the Word?

Introduction When I think about thanksgiving I generally think about 3 things (preachers ALWAYS think in 3’s)….Family, Food, and Football! WHAT? I’m serious….when I think of that 4th Thursday in November, that’s the first things that pop in there! It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Appreciation Series

Contributed by Et Tapper on Feb 9, 2009

This message is about the power of being appreciative to God, others, and ourselves.

THE POWER OF APPRECIATION (A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE) Part 2 INTRODUCTION: Ex – Some things to be thankful for; Show email. Luke 19: 1-10 – Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 19 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you: Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Habits Of Highly Happy Spiritual People: Written On International Day Of Happiness

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

What are the habits of people who are 'spiritually happy'?

The United States Declaration of Independence enshrines the right of every American to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but why is happiness so elusive? The world energetically and enthusiastically runs after happiness, but it always seems to be just beyond its grasp. Apparently if you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:7, Job 5:17, Proverbs 3:12, Psalm 119:16, Proverbs 28:14, Proverbs 16:20, Psalm 84:12, Psalm 144:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Distinction Of Joy & Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2025

Joy is defined in the dictionary as a feeling of great pleasure and exultation, whereas happiness is regarded as a state of elation or cheerfulness.

Adela Rogers St. Johns, a female American journalist and novelist once remarked: “Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness - happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love." John 15:11 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 14:16, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 16:17

Unshakeable Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon encourages trust in God's unshakeable kingdom, remaining steadfast in faith and worship, even amidst life's trials and tribulations.

Good morning, family of faith. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the presence of God, to worship and to learn? As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not alone. In our midst is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. He is here with us, guiding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Topics: Thanksgiving