Sermons on Holiday Season:

The Thanksgiving Packrat

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

Thanksgiving sermon based on Psalm 100

Have you ever seen a young child clap her hands? We have several young children at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church – and they clap their hands for almost anything. Place them in the company of other children and they will clap their hands. Give them some food and their will clap there hands. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

This message focuses on the one who returned to give thanks and answers the question: how can we help each other develop a true attitude of gratitude?

The Simple Life at Church “Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 My friend Holland Barnes just got back from one of his hunting trips in N. Florida. He always gives me some deer meat so I’m interested in how his hunting trip goes. So when he got back I ask him....did you get a deer? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007

Thanksgiving

A GLORIOUS TOMMOROW (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Things Jesus Was Thankful For

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010

Four instances where Jesus Expressed thanks

I. HE WAS THANKFUL FOR THE FATHER'S ATTENTIVE PERCEPTION (John 11:41) A. That God Heard His Prayer Comprehendingly B. That God Heard His Prayer Continually II. HE WAS THANKFUL FOR THE FATHER'S ABUNDANT PROVISION (Matthew 14:19) A. An appreciation for the providing hand of God B. An ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2010

There is grace that was essential, God that was exalted, and gratitude that was expected!

I. GRACE THAT WAS ESSENTIAL – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PETITION OF THE TEN. II. GOD THAT WAS EXALTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PRAISE OF ONE. A. A PERSONAL Expression B. A PROPER Expression III. GRATITUDE THAT WAS EXPECTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PROBLEM WITH THE NINE. A. We see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 23, 2010

Thankfulness is so much more than a comparison of our own situation to someone else’s. Thankfulness is so much more than having enough food to eat, a nice, warm home to live in, good health, or financial security, because each of those circumstances can b

TITLE: IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS SCRIPTURE: I THESSALONIANS 5:18 (bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org) In just a few short days we will gather in this sanctuary and then around the family table in celebration of THANKSGIVING DAY. I have noticed an INTERESTING and DISTURBING trend the past few years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Man That Came Back. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2010

Are we thankful?

The Man Who Came Back! Luke 17:11-19 Verse 12-Lepers They were dealing with a almost incurable disease, and so are many people today, and that disease is ungratefulness! A man bought a piece of land with a house on it but the land and house needed a lot of work, after getting ever thing fixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis For Sacrifice -- Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Anointing - Outline Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 14, 2009

Message about the importance of passing on the anointing/heritage/testimony to the next generation.

Note: This is a thought provoking outline. Something that will help you in putting together a message. To see the full message I used go to Passing on the Anointing - Manuscript. Introduction Talk about the miracles of Elijah Second Talk about Elisha’s desire to follow Elijah The Double ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Thankful In A Troubled Life

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

As a child of God, we have much to be thankful about.

Intro. The lack of thankfulness is the greatest problem of most of our lives. If we were thankful, we would live differently. Psalms 92:1 "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:" The Hebrew word is one that is a synonym of a word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Thanksgiving" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The Apostle Paul declaration of Thanksgiving to the readers of Ephesus.

Ephesians 1:15-16 “That is why since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers,” (NCV) Paul comes to the end of this magnificent eulogy vs. 3-14 and launches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Year, New Opportunities (2.0)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009

An updated/revised version of the message given a few years back.

New Year, New Opportunities (2.0) Various Scriptures (Renewed 2/1/09) Introduction This is going to be a little bit different message than what you’ve gotten used to over the past few years from me. I’ve been sick the last three days, and wasn’t able to get into the office and work on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Mom's Worth Remembering

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Three Bible moms that we don’t hear alot about can teach us some great lessons

• Special day for special people who sit all around us this morning: Mother’s, Grandmothers and even some Great Grandmothers • We could fill a library full of books with the examples of how they have loved us and cared for us Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Well, on one Mother’s Day, Calvin is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Being Thankful For The Opportunity To Serve

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message was preached as part of a series dealing with thankfulness, and looks at our being thankful for the privilege of serving.

BEING THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE MATT 25: 14-16,35;28:19-20 Matthew 25:14-16 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-35

Denomination: Baptist

Always Thankful For All Things Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

We see from Scripture that an attitude of thanksgiving is expected of God’s children. We can attain this by keeping our pride, complacency, and critical attitudes in check and our focus on all blessings we have from God.

Always Thankful For All Things 11/23/08 PM Text: Ephesians 5:20 Introduction This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we set aside our busy schedules to be thankful. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that thankfulness should be our attitude all the time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ