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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Give Thanks To The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 22,469 views

    Psalm 100 encourages us to count God as our greatest blessing.

    "God made two great lights -- the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness." (Genesis 1:16-19) That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Canadian Thanksgiving 2001

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    Knowing we belong to Christ, makes the difference in our thanksgiving holiday.

    Canadian Thanksgiving 2001 “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thess.5:16-18 (NLT) Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer in a movie, who sells radio advertising time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Robert Warren avatar

    Taking Inventory Of Our Life

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

    "Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    An inductive exploration of my experiences of God’s blessings that leads others to reflect on their own reasons for giving thanks to God.

    Introduction: This week our nation dedicated a day to expressing gratitude. Families gathered to share laughter and good food. The turkeys were roasted and the pumpkin pies were devoured as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving should be a time of reflection – a time of looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How Could I Ask For More?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

    11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sowing Seeds Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,870 views

    A Sermon for Thanksgiving

    SOWING SEEDS OF THANKSGIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1- 9:15 Introduction: Beginning a sermon on Thanksgiving is much more difficult than it looks. This is not unsual, in that most holidays are difficult to prepare for. There are only certain passages that deal with Christmas and Easter for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Hamilton avatar

    Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 33,750 views

    The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years Day have become a frantic, anxiety filled dash through the holidays. It all happens so fast that we hardly remember any of it!

    Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Intro: A couple of weeks ago I was watching one of the morning news shows and the reporter began her segment with an urgent warning, There are only 65 more shopping days until Christmas! …and she wasn’t kidding. What was really sad was that it actually affected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,348 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon

    "GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS UNTO GOD AND THE FATHER IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST." Shakespeare wrote, "How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!" True! But how much more unnatural and repugnant is ingratitude in those who have become sons and daughters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Always?!

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 25, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    The gratitude God gives changes my perspective about life.

    Always?! Philippians 4:4-8 (New International Version) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why Do We Need To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    Paul gives us the reason for thanksgiving in this marvelous passage in Ephesians.

    “WHY DO WE NEED TO GIVE THANKS?” EPHESIANS 5:20 We need to give thanks because God has commanded us… 1. To give thanks ALWAYS. (v. 20a) Giving thanks always 1 Chronicles 16:8, 34-35, 41; Psalm 18:49; 30:4, 12; 75:1; 79:13; 92:1; 97:12; 105:1; 106:1, 47; 107:1; 118:1, 29; 119:62; 122:4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,041 views

    Even in rejection, greif and exhaustion, Jesus gives thanks for meager resources

    Apprenticing under the Master Thanksgiving Sunday 2005 Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the Five Thousand In the beginning of the chapter, Jesus goes back to his hometown, and the people he grew up with rejected him and his ministry – it says he was amazed at their lack of faith. After they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Denise Raterta avatar

    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    ‘tis The Season For Praise Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,268 views

    Those who learn to praise the Lord in every season of their lives are the ones who walk joyfully and victoriously over life’s situations down here. They walk in a renewed strength, a continued hope and in full assurance that God’s promises are true.

    Turn your Bibles to Psalms 118:1, 4-9 Title: ‘Tis the Season for Praise Theme: Reasons for Continual Praise unto the Lord Introduction: This Psalm is a triumphant song of praise and it is to be sung with great joy and expression. It is a call to communal thanksgiving. Many believe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Giving Thanks Is A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,088 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon - Series A

    Thanksgiving Eve November23,2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this night to give you thanks for your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Cultivating A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,102 views

    I think we learn several things about gratitude when we look at the story of the ten lepers and Jesus.

    Cultivating a Grateful Heart Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION... Inventions (http://inventors.about.com) We live in an amazing world. We have so much and so many things to make our lives easier. We should be thankful that we live in this modern technological age! Did you realize that until 1750, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ