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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 25, 2019
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    Thanksgiving is the holiday dedicated to giving thanks. But if your life isn't going very well you might think there isn't anything to be thankful for. Let's see if we can gain some perspective on why we should be thankful; not just at Thanksgiving time, but all the time.

    BE THANKFUL Colossians 3:15-17 Thanksgiving is the holiday dedicated to giving thanks for things. Interestingly, the words thank and think have the same root, reminding us that thanksgiving comes from thinking about our blessings. But you may not be feeling very thankful lately. You might think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soil, Animals, And Human Beings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 810 views

    Recognize and appreciate the abundance of God's blessings in our lives, even in the everyday things we often take for granted.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the rich and inspiring book of Joel, chapter 2, verses 21 to 27. This passage is a beautiful reminder of our blessings and the abundance God pours into our lives. It's all about acknowledging God's gifts, offering gratitude, and ...read more

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    Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,091 views

    Explores how to maintain joy, prayer, and gratitude in all circumstances, even during difficult times, as a Christian duty.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the love and fellowship that binds us together. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in the light of God's Word. Our focus today is on a simple, yet powerful passage from the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's a ...read more

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    How To Be Thankful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 441 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from seeking worldly fulfillment to finding true contentment, nourishment, and strength in knowing and serving God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space and time. We are here to share, to listen, to grow, and to understand more deeply the profound truths of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage from Hebrews. It's a passage that speaks to us about choices, about discernment, and ...read more

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    Being Thankful For Our "Gots” , Not Ungrateful For Our "Nots”

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    A message looking at the life of Job as he moved from wealth to poverty, and how he remained thankful

    BEING THANKFUL FOR OUR “GOTS” NOT UNGRATEFUL FOR OUR “NOTS” Job 1:1-12 Job 1:1-12 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All A Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,485 views

    All of life is a gift. Christians are invited to celebrate God’s gifts in both good times and bad.

    Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “It’s All a Gift” INTRODUCTION 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "A Dinner To Honor Jesus"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
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     | 6,938 views

    Great love and great hatred displayed at the same table

    Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. 3 Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    One Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

    One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,531 views

    Thankfulness is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize; it will revolutionize your relationship with God.

    1. A thankful heart is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize. Most folks know they should be thankful, but do not put a premium on proactively cultivating a thankful heart. 2. Psalm 50:5 says, “Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023
     | 4,086 views

    We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

    Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 4, 2024
     | 845 views

    Robert Fulghum wrote an interesting book titled, “All I ever really needed to know about life, I learned in kindergarten.”

    “Learning to be Thankful” Luke 17: 11-19 Robert Fulghum wrote an interesting book titled, “All I ever really needed to know about life, I learned in kindergarten.” The book kind of intrigued me because when I was five years old, kindergarten wasn’t required – so I didn’t go. And if the title is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Eternal Life: Exploring Romans 6:23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 868 views

    Romans 6:23 – the gift of eternal life. This verse serves as a beacon of hope and assurance for believers, reminding us of God's abundant grace and mercy. Let us dive into this scripture together and uncover its transformative power for our lives.

    The Gift of Eternal Life: Exploring Romans 6:23 Introduction: Today we gather to explore the profound truth encapsulated in Romans 6:23 – the gift of eternal life. This verse serves as a beacon of hope and assurance for believers, reminding us of God's abundant grace and mercy. Let us dive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Want To Be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude!

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 16, 2007
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     | 3,013 views

    To give thanks, to show gratitude is crucial for our wellbeing and our proper relationship with each other, with nature and with God.

    Want to be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude. This morning’s gospel story presents us with two basic needs that can sometimes be in competition. One is that we need to be satisfied with our lot if we are to be in the least bit ‘happy’. The other need is to be able to look beyond that same situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Thankful People Express Thier Gratitude

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    We all come to the Lord unclean and in need of His cleasing.

    Thankful People Express their Gratitude to God Text: Luke 17:11-19 Date: November 20, 2011 Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION ”It is the duty of all Nations to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elisha And The Shunammite Woman - The Recipient Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
     | 2,984 views

    Gratefulness in Elisha caused him to promise a son for the Shunammite woman whose husband was too old to have children. The message compares also Sarah and Hannah with this woman. God graciously provided for the couple at Shunem.

    ELISHA AND THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN - THE RECIPIENT OF GRATITUDE SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 10 INTRODUCTION: Recapping from the last message. Elisha stayed with the childless couple at Shunem on his travels, and it was all of God’s providing. 1. It was the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational