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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    One Gave Thanks

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,610 views

    The one leper who returned to give thanks encourages me to be thankful in 6 ways.

    One Gave Thanks November 22, 2009 I heard about an episode of the Simpsons, where the family was sitting down for supper and Homer asked Bart to give thanks before the meal. Bart bowed his head and said, “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves… so thanks for nothing.” Now to some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by James May on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 48,151 views

    The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving that is described in the Book of Leviticus carries a powerful message to our world today. Let us have a heart of thanksgiving unto God.

    The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving Sunday, November 22, 2009 – AM By Pastor James May Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Already, turkeys by the thousands have given their lives so that we may celebrate a day of rest, although I don’t how much rest will be involved when there is so much cooking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Having Gladness And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    A simple message and to the point. Great word to bring edification to the whole body.

    Having Gladness and Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 1 Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;We are His people and the sheep of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Because God's Contracts Don't Expire Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    Before our Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I was prompted at 5:30 AM Saturday morning to change my planned sermon text to consider Israel’s harvest festival. This sermon is full of details, to be avoided by those who don’t like teaching in preaching.

    This sermon needs a disclaimer and it doesn’t need to be one of those bits of legalese that we see in 6 point type in a print ad, appears briefly in barely legible type at the bottom of a television screen, or is read as rapidly as possible by a radio announcer: “Offer listed is manufacturer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Honest Thanks

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,911 views

    Is our thankfulness, honestly thankful? A brief look at thankfulness at a thanksgiving service

    One morning a woman who was a known atheist stepped out of her home on the hillside and was taken back by what a beautiful morning it was. The Cook Inlet sparkled, the air was fresh and crisp, the sky was a blue as she had ever seen it and Denali loomed over the whole scene. She was so overwhelmed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Above - Pt. 3 - Above Above Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

    Above Pt. 3 – Above Above I. Introduction Above. When I say that word there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksgiving And Mission

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Jul 16, 2011
     | 5,049 views

    THANKSGIVING AND OUTREACH

    THANKSGIVING AND MISSION Introduction This is a day of thanksgiving as we thank God for the birthday of the church. Birthdays are often times we spend to reflect- giving deep thoughts on the past; perhaps our achievements and challenges. It is also a time we may look at our future- the years ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Blessings & Ingratitude

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,436 views

    A lesson from the life of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.

    The movie Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic played by Tom Cruise. Kovic is a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who surprises his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. However, once he is in Viet Nam the glory of war and heroism fades quickly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thank You Lord!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,272 views

    Most of scripture speaks to us, the psalms speak for us.

    Thank You, Lord, for Yesterday Psalm 66:5-6-Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. Come And See-Not come and argue about God's existence. Just look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Thankful Leper

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 54,210 views

    The lesson of thankfulness is taught to us by the Savior in the healing of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19

    I started my preparation for a today’s Thanksgiving Sermon a couple of weeks ago. In looking for sermon ideas, I read a sermon by Ray Pritchard written in 2007 titled, “How God Revealed the Ingratitude of My Own Heart.” He wrote this sermon about one year after leaving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Choosing To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,860 views

    Thanksgiving is a choice, so what should be choose to be thankful for?

    CHOOSING TO BE THANKFUL: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Apostle Paul is finishing up his first letter to the church at Thessalonica. • This was a congregation of believers who were suffering because of their faith. • But in spite of their suffering, they remained faith to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    Thanksgiving Joy Killers (And How To Beat Them). Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    There are three things in this passage that will steal your joy for Thanksgiving.

    Giving thanks has always been a part of God’s people. Ill. The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For Gods Handiwork

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,870 views

    The universe clothes God with splendor and majesty. The earth is his workshop.

    Thankful for God’s Handiwork Psalm 104, passim 1. Some of you might want to add variety to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation for those of you who are mischievous: • During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012
     | 5,720 views

    Christmas in one word is hope. That hope is Jesus Christ.

    The God of hope Luke 2:8-2:15 Introduction- This morning we are in the last Sunday before Christmas. Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas Eve by a candlelight service. Then everyone prepares for the big day. If you had to describe Christmas with one word, what would it be? Take away ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene