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At The Heart Of Thanks (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008

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At the heart of thanks is God’s grace encapsulated in a right understanding of ourselves in relation to God; humility.

“At The Heart of Thanks” I Chronicles 16:24-36 Introduction There was once a man who set out to have a well dug in his own house that he might draw water from it whenever he wished to drink. The experience of this man’s well, reminds me of what I perceive to be the rather encumbered faith of so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24-36

Denomination: Christian Church

"Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008

based on 27 ratings

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A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Truly Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 21, 2008

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Return to Jesus, humble yourself before Him and give Him thanks

I left the country of the Philippines to move to America when I was 12 years old. Before leaving, all my Filipino friends kept telling me that everything in America is big; big buildings, big homes, big cars. And I never heard of Thanksgiving until November 1969 when we were invited to an American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's No Peanut Butter!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2008

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Our ability to be grateful to God is largely dependent on the perspective we bring to life.

Title: There’s No Peanut Butter Text: Psalm 100 The Big Idea: Our ability to be grateful to God is largely dependent on the perspective we bring to life. Introduction The painting you see on the screen is a familiar one. Bovey, Minnesota is a small community in south central Minnesota. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008

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We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

"What A Savior!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon one (introduction) of a five sermon series on Isaiah 9:6.

Today we begin a five sermon series on this wonderful passage in which the prophet Isaiah speaks of the coming Messiah. In today’s message, we will take a look at the prophet’s proclamation and then we will take a closer look at the four titles he gives to the Savior: “Wonderful Counselor,” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Applied Thanksliving Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 23, 2008

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There is an enormous difference between knowledge and application. We must apply the things of God to our lives.

Applied Thanksliving By Pastor Donny Granberry We are going to continue in our thought of the past several weeks of Apply. Applied Blood – Applied Pentecost – Applied Faith – Applied Glory of the Lord – Applied Word of God. Apply – means to put to use, especially for some practical purpose, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entering Into Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

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We must keep a heart of Thanksgiving and not look at what we do not have, but count our blessings for what the Lord has provided and given us.

Enter with Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 Introduction- Psalm 100:1-5 Good Evening everybody. Isn’t this a great time of the year, a time to reflect and a time to rejoice as we officially begin to get ready for the Christmas celebration. I know if you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

We Can Be Thankful Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2008

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God not only expects His people to be thankful, He enables them to do so.

A. This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving. So in advance, let me say, “Happy Thanksgiving everyone.” 1. It is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and arguably is the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to give thanks to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thankful Heart In An Unthankful World Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 24, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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this message examines how to remain thankful despite living in a culture that feels its entitled to what it has.

How many of you would agree that we live in a thankless society? The majority of our culture lives with an attitude of entitlement. We feel we are entitled to better pay, better benefits and more stuff. We feel if we cannot afford it, the government should pick up the check. We have basically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

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The message is intended to help us gain a thankful heart and express it to God in everyplace we might find ourselves.

THE PLACE OF THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18 INTRODUCTION: A. Thanksgiving Day is a distinctive holiday. It doesn’t commemorate a battle or anyone’s birthday or anniversary. It is simply a day set aside to express our nation’s thanks to our nation’s God. 1. In 1789, George Washington made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 26, 2008

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Is giving thanks simply something we do once a year? Not according to Jesus and the bible. Giving thanks is a lifestyle to be lived out in several ways.

Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 November 23, 2008 Well, here we are for another Thanksgiving and our Thanksgiving service with our Thanksgiving dinner afterwards. I truly hope that you will stay and be a part of this special time of fellowship. I saw this cartoon that was cute ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Five Kernels Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2008

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Our country cannot continue to exist prosperously financed, abundantly favored and religiously free if we fail to be grateful to our God, thankful for His blessings and respectful to His leadership!

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's All A Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008

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All of life is a gift. Christians are invited to celebrate God’s gifts in both good times and bad.

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “It’s All a Gift” INTRODUCTION One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Or Thankskeeping

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

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Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping Gratefulness and thanksgiving stem from a clear focus on the goodness of God. Without a fundamental focus on the goodness of God, there can be no consistent meaningful gratitude in the heart of man or thankfulness from the mouth of man. The appreciation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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