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Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by David Rogers on May 9, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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This is a sermon for memorial day or homecoming services. It talks about us remembering who the master is and who is the servant.

Lest We Forget Hebrews 12:1-2 Good morning. I want to welcome everyone here today. It is a wonderful day when we all can return to the church were we grew up in and see old friends and family that we may not have seen in a long time. Memorial Day is a tool that we can use to help us remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Always Fresh

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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Memorial Day

May 25, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Memorial always Fresh Proverbs 10: 7 “The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked will rot.” “Memorial Day is an official holiday in most states of the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees,, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Giving Of Thanks In The Times Of Trials

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 14, 2003

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We are told to give thanks IN everything, and give thanks FOR everything? Is this logical? Is this possible?

1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20 – The Giving of Thanks in the Times of Trials This is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: *For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their after-dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

When We Are Thankful

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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A Thanksgiving Message.

WHEN WE ARE THANKFUL Philippians 4:4-7 INTRO: An Oklahoma pastor collected the following true events: Samuel Leibowitz, a brilliant criminal lawyer, saved 78 people from the electric chair and not a single one thanked him. When Clarence Darrow, through his legal brilliance freed two men from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remember

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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This week as I sat at my desk, I asked myself – what does Jesus want us to remember about Him as we take communion? FRIENDS – I thought long and hard on this. AND – in our time remaining I’d like to share with you what I came up with…

Remember… There’s a story about a guy from the city who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The forgetful farmer thought a minute, then asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

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1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving: It's Not Easy

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on Sep 10, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Thanksgiving, while perhaps something we most need to do, turns out to be the most difficult thing we do. A brief examination shows us why.

Thanksgiving: It’s not easy Introduction: Thanksgiving: we have celebratory day for it every year. It’s a very American holiday, and it is deeply ingrained in our culture. We devote a day just to thanksgiving - at least that is what we claim. That doesn’t sound so tough. In fact, you wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankfullness

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is recognition that we are totally dependent upon Him; that all that we are and have comes from God.

TEXT: Psalm 69:30 TITLE: THANKFULNESS (Thanksgiving ‘97’) Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is recognition that we are totally dependent upon Him; that all that we are and have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Canadian Thanksgiving 2004

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 9, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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lack of thanksgiving says a lot of where are at with God

There was a young woman who brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out about the young man. The father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I am a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Can Feel The Rush Of Lions' Breath

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 12, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Canadian Thanksgiving sermon about how Daniel could give thanks to God, even when faced with lions - real one, political ones, relational ones.

Daniel 6:1-10 – I Can Feel the Rush of Lions’ Breath (NOTE: most illustrations are borrowed from others, as is the section on the relevance of Jerusalem in Daniel’s prayers.) Several churches in North Dakota were being served by a clever old preacher. The people were always amazed, for no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 12, 2004

based on 65 ratings

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Why should we give thanks to God? A great thanksgiving day sermon where I give 5 reasons why we should give thanks to God and how we develop it in our lives.

Title: Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving Text: I Chron 16:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - A question this morning that I want to ask is this, Why should we give thanks to God? - What is the purpose of giving thanks to God? - When we look at our world from what we are hearing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Regain Your Focus

Contributed by Shannon Morgan on Jan 26, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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The theme is regaining a perspective of gratitude. Base on David’s song of gratitude in 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 when the ark of the covenant (God’s presence) returned to Jerusalem (His people). I preached it as a Thanksgiving sermon.

Pastor Shannon D. Morgan Paragould First Assembly of God November 23, 2003 Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Type: Thanksgiving Message Regain Your Focus (Building an Attitude of Gratitude) Introduction: 1) 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 records a beautiful Psalm of David expressing heartfelt gratitude to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eating Green Beans

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 17, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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We are commanded to be thankful for any difficulties (green beans) that come our way.

Thanking God for Green Beans Luke 17.11-19 Six green beans sat on his daughter’s plate, untouched. Mike Benson says that sort of thing usually didn’t bother him, but that night it did. “Eat your green beans,” he told the eight-year-old. “Dad, I’m full to the top.” “You won’t pop,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

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