Sermons on Life Of Gratitude:

Are We Truly Thankful?

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 12, 2007

A simple Thanksgiving message that focuses on two attitudes. The attitude of selfishness and the attitude of Thankfulness. The message closes out with the one thing that Christians should truly be thankful for and that is the Price that Jesus paid.

“ARE WE TRULY THANKFUL?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings; they lightheartedly sent him a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Miracle: Thanking God For Salvation Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

If our giving thanks are functional, perfunctory, ho-hum, half-heartedness, and joyless, it is because we have ceased pondering the specifics of just what God has done for us in salvation at the cross.

1. Title: It’s a Miracle! 2. Big Idea: We can be captivated by joy rather than captured by unworthiness. 3. Introduction: a. Read: Colossians 1:12-14 b. Prayer: c. We are continuing our sermon series from the book of Colossians. So far we have applied the gospel to vision, mission and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other

Thanks Giving 2012

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Give Thanks Always Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 21, 2011

5 steps to always being able to give thanks

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Title: Give Thanks Always With this being Thanksgiving week I’d like to focus most of this sermon on one verse. “Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) Now I wonder what comes to most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will You Take The Offer?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 10, 2013

What Shall I Render To The Lord-What can I give to the Lord that He hasn’t already given me? Money, Time, Talents, Work!!

Psalm 116:12-13-What shall I render to the Lord For all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. What Shall I Render To The Lord-What can I give to the Lord that He hasn’t already given me? Money, Time, Talents, Work!! If I have any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 20, 2024

A Thanksgiving Message that answers 2 questions: #1 - Why we should be thankful to God and #2 - How do we say thank you to God.

Give Thanks! 1 I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. 6 In my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deceptive Delicacies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010

If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give Thanks Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of gratitude in all circumstances, aligning with God's will, and being joyful, prayerful, and grateful, regardless of our situations.

Welcome church! I’m so grateful to see you all here today. Doris Day once said, “Gratitude is riches, complaint is poverty.” And as we gather together today with Thanksgiving fresh on our minds, there is so much for us to be grateful for. I hope that as I was sharing you were busy thinking of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Giving Thanks, Joyful Living, Gratitude

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 3, 2025

A call to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude that honours God, strengthens faith, and attracts continuous blessings.

A GRATEFUL HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Key Verse: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 100:4, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Hebrews 13:15 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Joy" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

This kind of Joy is really a "cheerful, calm, delight, and Christians should experience this joy more than any other people.

Well, we still have the Joy book, Philippians, fairly fresh in our minds from this winter. And as we talk about Joy as a fruit of the spirit we are talking not so much about jumping up and down for joy like when you win the lottery, though it might be like that I suppose. Sometimes I think people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Free Indeed

Contributed by Mari Larson on Nov 12, 2018

Reformation Sunday and also Stewardship Commitment Sunday

We’ve been hearing a lot about freedom lately, and it’s clear from advertisements that there are different ways to define and prioritize our freedoms. Jesus wasn’t a politician, but he was and is accused of being very, even too political. But when he spoke of freedom, he was transcending politics ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Content? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

When the Apostle Paul says, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,” it seems to me that he deserves a hearing.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: Philippians 4:10-15; Isaiah 26:3 ILL. This is reportedly a true story about George Phillips of MS, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he had left the lights on out in his workshop. George ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:10-23, Luke 12:18-20, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deadly . . . Greed And Envy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2018

Continuing our look at the 7 Deadly Sins. Focusing on greed and envy as we seek to draw closer to God.

7 Deadly Sins Greed and Envy March 11, 2018 The 2015 American Freshman Survey asked thousands of incoming students about their goals and aspirations. 81.9 % checked "becoming very well off financially" as an "essential" or "very important" life objective. That’s an astounding percentage. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 12:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Bittersweet Banquet Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2010

In bitter times we can be thankful, because Christ died for us.

Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit Of Being Thankful For The Right Reasons

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010

Having the right spirit for thanks.

The spirit of being thankful for the right reasons When we read the O. T. we find there are people who had a right to grumble. The most prominent one would have been JOB. He lived a righteous life better than almost any in the O. T. He lost his wealth, his children and health, yet he declared, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-28

Denomination: Wesleyan