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  • Robbie Shivar avatar

    Giving Thanks To God

    Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,570 views

    The redeemed can give thanks to God for five reasons.

    Introduction: Seven Things to Be Thankful For 1. For automatic dishwashers—they make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family come in for their after-dinner snacks. 2. For husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house—they usually make them big enough to call in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Moves Graciously

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,476 views

    When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

    Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Thankful Man

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    At Thanksgiving we should be like the One Thankful Man (Leper)

    One Thankful Man Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: Thanksgiving in the Bible Mentioned 140 Times Thankful David (Psalms 103) Thankful Daniel (Daniel 6:10) Thankful Paul (I Thess. 5:18) Lessons on Thankfulness from a Leper Jesus meets ten lepers One of them will son be a thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting With God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    Epilogue to the four message series on Treasure Principles. This message is about the importance of giving thanks and was preached the Sunday following Thanksgiving

    Treasure Principles Connecting With God Habit of Life A thankful spirit is one of the key distinguishing marks of a Christian. It sets us apart from the world, it makes us different. In 21st-century America, we live in an entitlement culture. We have so much wealth as a society that we tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Your Thanks

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    We can all agree that it is important to spend time with our families and enjoy Thanksgiving Day. But more importantly it is for you to remember to GIVE YOUR THANKS.

    GIVE YOUR THANKS – (.a.k.a.) GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD – Sermon Central <Power Point available upon request> We have much to be thankful for this time of the year. Sometimes, we get so busy with all the cooking, and eating, and (then) sleeping off our turkey and dressing that we forget that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Nature Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    To show what true thankfulness for all of God’s blessings looks like.

    INTRODUCTION -ILL: Thanksgiving Prayer 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 turkey and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 33,758 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

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    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,703 views

    A thankful heart experiences the peace of God.

    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction Worry is the absence of peace in the life of a believer. God desires that we trust Him, not worry. And I have found that when I trust Him, there’s no need to worry. I experience His peace, the peace that passes all understanding. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thanksgiving Struggle

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

    “The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 29,388 views

    This is a sermon based on a simple prayer that we teach our kids, but each one of us can apply to our lives.

    “A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Psalm 95:1-8 11/10/2007 Rudyard Kipling, who was the author of “The Jungle Book”, was so popular that his writings were earning him about $ 10 per word. A few college students however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings, so they sent him a letter, enclosing with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thanksgiving 2007

    Contributed by William Brinton on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Thanksgiving 2007

    Psm. 50:23, 100:4 & Phil.:6 “Thanksgiving 2007” As we gather with family & friends this coming Thursday (Thanksgiving), let us remember to give God many, many “Thanks & Praise” for all His many benefits!!! -Often times, it is easy to forget what He has done for us & where He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksgiving Or Complaining

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 157,576 views

    Thanksgiving or complaining -- these words express two contrasting attitudes found in God’s children in regard to His dealings with them.

    THE SIN OF COMPLAINING - THE OPPOSITE OF THANKSGIVING Lamentations 3:39 Thanksgiving or complaining -- these words express two contrasting attitudes found in God’s children in regard to His dealings with them. The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Thankful Living

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 39,096 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    Title- Thankful Living I. Thinking Thankfully a. Prayer b. Worship c. Dwelling on the good II. Talking Thankfully a. Praising others b. Praising God c. Sharing our gratitude III. Acting Thankfully a. Serving b. Sacrificing c. Sharing There is a tradition here at Calvary of talking time on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving 101

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,259 views

    Maybe you are having difficulty right now being thankful. Maybe you have forgotten what to be thankful for… so, we are going to look at Psalm 100 today which is a very simple passage about giving thanks.

    THANKSGIVING 101 PSALM 100:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Sermon Spice Video “What are you thankful for?” (3:48) ILLUSTRATION… Go into the congregation and ask what they are thankful for (10 minutes?) We have been talking about being thankful and what we are thankful for… but maybe you are not sure why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Framing Your Life (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    Your life is not the product of random forces acting upon random events to create random circumstances. Your life is the result of a very intentional God who is working out a divine plan in and through your life.

    Framing Your Life, Romans 8:28-31 Introduction A few years ago I purchased an old house in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It was a real “fixer-upper.” It was built in the early 1920’s just a few blocks from the Anclote River which spills into the Gulf of Mexico less than a mile from there. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church