Sermons on Martin Luther King Holiday:

How Can I Say Thanks?

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Thanksgiving sermon, asking the question, "How can I be thankful when life is so hard?"

How Can I Say Thanks? Habakkuk 3:16-19 Andrae Crouch wrote one of the most beautiful songs on thankfulness that I think I have ever heard. In it, he asks, “How can I say thanks for the things you’ve done for me? Things so undeserved, yet you gave to prove your love for me. The voices of a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

I thank God to acknowledge His goodness to me.

Why Do We Give Thanks? Psalm 30:1-12 What is the purpose of thanksgiving? Why do we give thanks? This is the question I want to answer for you today. I want to answer this question and then apply it to our lives spiritually. Here is a definition of thanksgiving. We give thanks to acknowledge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The War

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Salvation, (veteran’s day)

The War [Veterans Day observance.] Many times when you talk about war in our country you could easily get an argument started. Some people think we should be in Iraq. Some people think we shouldn’t. Some people think all war is bad. Some people think war is sometimes the only way of securing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

2007 Thanksgiving Sermon

Holidays get interesting don’t they? They bring out the best in people and they also, unfortunately, bring out the worst in people. I’ll have you determine which is true in the following story. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Eating Green Beans

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 17, 2005

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

Today Is The Day For Happiness

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003

Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

"TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Lordship And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 18, 2003

Have you given all to the Lord? Does the level of your gratitude indicate it?

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Many of Paul’s letters were what we call occasional letters, i.e., some specific problem or need prompted the writing of the letter. Unfortunately, we don’t always know what those problems or needs were; we only have Paul’s responses. So, we’re hearing only one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

For Granted Or Gratitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003

We can take God’s blessings for granted or with gratitude.

INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the four G’s: giggle, gabble, gobble, and git!” ILL.- Someone else said, “On Thanksgiving Day all over America, families sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003

Here is the attitude and action of Thanksgiving.

INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving and the kids are coming home. ARE THEY NOW? ILL.- The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 21, 2003

The "who" "what" and "why" of thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Colossian 1:12-17 Intro. -I have heard that there is now a movement to change Thanksgiving Day from a day of giving thanks to a day of mourning. -We should not be surprised as we live in ageneration of ungrateful people. Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Our Great God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2003

Indeed we must “forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2) but as we thank Him for all these blessings, let us not forget to thank Him for Himself.

THANKFUL FOR OUR GREAT GOD “Now therefore, our God, we thank Thee and praise Thy glorious Name.” I Chronicles 29:13. (NASB) Indeed we must “forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2) but as we thank Him for all these blessings, let us not forget to thank Him for Himself. THANKFUL FOR GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Repay The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 24, 2003

A Thanksgiving sermon listing three ways that we may try to repay the Lord for his priceless blessings.

INTRODUCTION When we go to the grocery store we watch and wait while the clerk rings up our orders. When they finish they tell us the total amount that that we owe for our purchases. A trip to the doctor usually ends with the words, “How much do I owe?” When our teenager smashes the fender of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19, Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Nazarene

"God's Principle Of First-Fruit Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 24, 2003

God’s principle for THANKSGIVING is His principle for FIRST-FRUIT giving as well. God demands first place ... in GIVING ... and THANKSgiving.

“God’s Principle Of First-Fruit Thanksgiving” Proverbs 3:9-10 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is THANKSGIVING! This is a special day set aside to THANK GOD for His blessings, love and grace. Even ATHEISTS can’t get around the fact that our nation honors God on this special day. Why don’t true Atheists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Say

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 24, 2003

This is a Thanksgiving Sermon. Lord’s Supper was taken of in remembrance and thanksgiving for what Christ has done.

WHAT DO YOU SAY? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: 1. Most of us teach our children manners. 2. As we teach them, one of the questions often asked of child after given something is, “What do you say”? 3. As we approach this Thanksgiving we need to be reminded of this question. Luke 17:11-19 Remember Who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Thankful

Contributed by James Buchanan on Nov 25, 2003

A one-shot sermon dealing with the question of why we should be thankful in the bad times of life.

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself. As he was walking along the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to see what the casue ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible