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  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Thanks: You Are Cleansed And Free

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    Thanksgiving Day: We are cleansed and made pure through Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection. This blessing far surpasses any trials and burdens that may come into our lives!

    There’s a story of a man who lived in Budapest. He goes to the rabbi and complains, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answers, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man just couldn’t believe what he heard. But the rabbi insists. “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Human Harp Of Praise

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

    The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thanksgiving Catalogue

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 368 ratings
     | 56,062 views

    A Thanksgiving Eve sermon

    Thanksgiving Catalogue The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want. Many of us like to peruse the Christmas catalogue looking at all the neat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    All Day Delight

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,251 views

    There is a way to find all day delight.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Dennis Wholey, author of "Are You Happy?" reports that according to expert opinion, only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One prominent psychiatrist said, "Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent Iii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

    Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Bryant avatar

    Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

    Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

    THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Learning To Be Thankful" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 36,687 views

    From these ten lepers we can learn some valuable lessons about being thankful.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 46 “Learning To Be Thankful!” Luke 17:11-19 Ingratitude denotes immaturity, either physical or spiritual. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,629 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon on the appropriate attitude for everyday life.

    The Attitude of Gratitude Be Thankful Always! 11/27/02 I. Introduction Everybody knows what day is tomorrow- Thanksgiving Day. The day when everybody’s out of school. The day when you go to grandma’s or aunt may’s house, spend time with family and grub down on some turkey. The day when you toss ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Turkey And Blessings

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    This sermon takes a look at how often we are simply ungrateful for all that God has done for us and reminds us to always give thanks.

    Dr. H.A. Ironside was a wonderful preacher who was known at times for being rather blunt. One day in a crowded restaurant, just as he was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited his to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Dr. Ironside bowed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Singing Revivals Of The Bible

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,781 views

    Revival awaits our own soul when we lift our hearts and our voices in grateful praise and thanksgiving to God in joyous song.

    THE SINGING REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE “I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm 13:6 Revival awaits our own soul when we lift our hearts and our voices in grateful praise and thanksgiving to God in joyous song. Consider some of the "singing revivals" mentioned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Don't Get Stressed Out!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    The promise of forgiveness and salvation in Christ Jesus tempers our lives with joy and hope.

    The population of this country is 200 million people. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That leaves 19 million to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Develop A Winnng Attitude

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 28,555 views

    The Apostle Paul in the book of Philippians gives excellent counsel on how to develop a winning attitude in life.

    Develop A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:12-14 The Apostle Paul gives helpful counsel in the book of Philippians on how to develop a winning attitude. Both of our boys and one daughter played little league baseball. When they were on Little League teams we were in Taylor, Michigan planting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Five Reasons For Giving Thanks Unto God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 59,320 views

    This sermon is about five reasons to give thanks unto God namely for His 1. WORDS 2. WORKS 3. WILL 4. WONDERS 5. WAYS

    FIVE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS UNTO GOD OUTLINE 1. WORDS 2. WORKS 3. WILL 4. WONDERS 5. WAYS THE MESSAGE FIVE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS UNTO GOD 1. WORDS: Psalms.119:105. Luke: 4:4. We should thank God for his word which guides us and strengthens us. The Bible says that Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Parks avatar

    Whatever Happened To Hope

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    There is no doubt in Hope.

    Whatever Happened To Hope? (Note this text was used with the power pont slide available at Sermon Central) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) What Is It? "Thus ELPIDZEIN means expectation with the nuance of counting upon... If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ