Sermons on Holiday Stress:

Getting Perspective From Psalm 73

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 22, 2002

In Psalms of Lament, there is a three-fold emphasis: I am hurting; You are not helping; They are winning. Psalm 73 focuses on the third statement of this three-fold pattern - “They are winning.”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: It’s Thanksgiving Day and the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, and he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies on top ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Being Thankful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2002

We all need to be thankful. What can we learn from a healed leper.

INTRODUCTION • The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, squashes and garden vegetables, and has made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Command To Give Thanks

Contributed by Dennis Winn on Nov 23, 2002

In every thing give thanks is a command not a suggestion.

Everyone knows the eleventh commandment, It was written by the Supreme Court : Thou shall not read the first 10 in the public school. Do you know the 14th .commandment ? Thou Shall Be Thankful In Every Thing 1 Thessalonians 5 :16-19 J. Vernon McGee notes 22 commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

First Person Imperative

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 24, 2002

The psalmist, David, commands himself to give praise to the Lord and we should too, in every circumstance.

Today you get a linguistics lesson. Those of you who come here all the time know that I don’t stand up here and pontificate on Greek participles and Hebrew verbs every week. First I’m not smart enough, second it’s boring. But today you’re going to hear about Hebrew verbs, because it’s essential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002

The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002

In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 24, 2002

We need to ask God to change our hearts from 1. Complaints to Praise. 2. Criticism to Encouragement. 3. Cynicism to Faith.

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man shouted to his friend, “Say a prayer, John. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Thanks At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Greg Smart on Nov 24, 2002

We should not only give thanks to God at Thanksgiving, but everyday. Let’s look at just a few things we can thank God for.

GIVING THANKS AT THANKSGIVING PS 92:1-4 1. WE SHOULD GIVE THANKS FOR JESUS – A. For His devotion to the Father – Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. B. For His finished Work – John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Focused Life - Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 24, 2002

Focusing on being thankful - looking at the good instead of the bad - Paul

Living a focused life – Part 4 Today we will conclude the sermon series “living a focused life”. Over the past three weeks, we have talked about… · Keeping our focus, even when we fall. (Peter) · Staying focused when temptations come our way. (Joseph and David) · Focusing our time on what’s most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

The Psalmist present a marvelous message of redemption in the lives of the Hebrew Children

“Free At Last!!!” Psalm 126:1-6 1. The REALITY. (vv. 1-2a) Job 42:10; Psalm 53:6; 85:1; Deuteronomy 30:3; Jeremiah 29:14; John 8:34, 36; Romans 3:23; 6:23 a. DELIVERANCE. (v. 1) Jeremiah 31:8-10; Hosea 6:11; Joel 3:1; Mark 16:11; Luke 24:11, 41; Acts 12:9, 14-16; Genesis 45:26; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

The Bible makes it clear that our thanksgiving ought to be rooted and grounded in the revelation of Who God is.

“WHY GIVE THANKS?” Psalm 136:1-3 We give thanks... 1. Because He is MERCIFUL. (v. 1) O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is Good: for His mercy endureth for ever Psalm 73:1; 145:9; 1 Chronicles 16:34; Ezra 3:11; Matthew 5:45; James 1:17; Psalm 100:5; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 25:8; 86:5 2. Because He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

And The Land Rested From War Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

Every Christian needs to examine the importance of perserverance. As Winston Churchill said to a graduating class of young cadets, "Never give up..." There’s a high cost to giving up and giving in!

"And the Land Rested From War..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Joshua 11:23 kjv (pg 199 OT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. A few nights ago, President George Bush addressed our country. In his own words he said, "We must stay the course..." i.e. now is not the time to question, leave or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

War And Morality

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004

The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-49

Denomination: Congregational

People Remembering People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2004

Memorial Day is about people remembering people.

INTRO.- II Pet. 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. “ DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Put My Trust In Him

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 1, 2004

Memorial Day is more than a day to honor fallen heroes; it is a day to honor the risen Lord.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------- May 30, 2004 13And again, “I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM.” Hebrews 2:13 (NASB) Memorial Day is for remembering. The older I get the more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:13

Denomination: United Methodist