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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "surprised By Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,344 views

    A sermon about remembering what God has done for us.

    “Surprised by Grace” Ephesians 2:1-10 We are a forgetful people. I know I am. I think that is one reason some of us wander from the faith. To remember what the Lord has done is something the people of God have always been called to do. For example, the Lord told the Israelites, back when ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    World Communion Sunday: Defining Our Community

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2016
     | 9,408 views

    All over the world, Christians of various flavors and traditions are focusing on the Lord’s Supper as a central distinctive of our faith. I like that! We are going to focus on Communion today as well! Let’s read from Luke 22 and discover how Jesus inst

    Defining Our Community Luke 22:13-23 #WorldCommunion INTRODUCTION… COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVES (p) Every group we are a part of has rules, traditions, meanings behind phrases, and reasons for doing what they do when they gather together. These traditions or words make the group unique and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Out Of 10

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,454 views

    Sermon on being thankful

    Introduction A. Thanksgiving Day – First held in 1611 after the winter of 1610 had reduced the number of settlers from 406 to 60. They prayed for help and God answered in the form of a ship filled with food and supplies from England. They thanked Him! In 1621, another band of 46 Puritans and 91 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer, With Thanks, Brings Peace

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 21, 2023
     | 1,027 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon focusing on prayer, with thanks, which gives peace - in Christ Jesus.

    11.22.23 Philippians 4:6–7 (EHV) 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Prayer, With ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Samuel Wilder avatar

    God's Great Love Is Worthy Of Our Thanks

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,683 views

    In Psalm 107 we find four ways that God has specifically blessed that call us to be thankful, and the cool thing is these four ways were brought to life by Jesus.

    (From Pastor Aaron Burgess, SermonCentral.com) Thanksgiving is the act of expressing specific gratitude to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. Thanksgiving is the outward and inward communication of how grateful we are for all the things God has given us, whether those things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Blessed Be Your Name: When I'm Found In The Desert Place Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,207 views

    Part 2 of 2: When God gives and when He takes away, our only right response is praise.

    THE POINT: When God gives and when God takes away, our only right response is praise! ME Last week we took some time and we practiced praise. Let me hear you again today… Give me a sample of what praise sounds like! Now, as we saw last week. Praise is more than just making noise, even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being Thankful Always

    Contributed by James May on Nov 22, 2020
     | 8,606 views

    Being thankful always requires a relationship with Jesus Christ that is built upon faith and trust in him. We can be thankful "in" all things, while we can't bring ourselves to be thankful "for" all things.

    Being Thankful Always Sunday, November 22, 2020 By Rev. James May In this most extraordinary year of 2020 there are many who are living in fear almost as though they are under a death sentence if they get around other people who they are not associated with all of the time. This fear of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am The One

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 5, 2019
     | 8,104 views

    This is a message of giving thanks through the story of the one leper who returned to Jesus to say 'thank you" once he was healed.

    I Am The One Scriptures: Luke 17:11-19; Numbers 12 The title of this Thanksgiving message is “I Am the One.” Have you ever been the one person to do something that no else was willing to do? Maybe in school you saw a kid being bullied and you were the one person who stood up to put a stop to it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Poor You Have With You Always

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,849 views

    Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

    John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksliving

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2022
     | 3,773 views

    It is God's will for us to be thankful always. In this sermon, we will explore the what, why, when and how of thankfulness.

    “Thanksliving!” David Owens Colossians 2:6-7 11.27.22 Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day filled with family, food, and fun! We did! 1. How many of you ladies or gentleman cooked the turkey for last Thursday? 2. Was it anyone’s first attempt at cooking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring God’s Investment-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014
     | 5,138 views

    1 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

    HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Thanksgiving place-setting ideas: ‘If you could invite anyone for Thanksgiving dinner, Who would it be? & Why? What would they discover about you? What are you most thankful for this year? 5 things for which you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring God’s Investment-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014
     | 4,050 views

    3 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

    HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-III—1Timothy 1:12-17 Need: Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment/charge. We must recognize the gravity of God’s investment. We must be made aware of the investment made to our responsibility with the Gospel. When do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart Of Gratitude - Devotional Thoughts For Thanksgiving - Psalm 118:24 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 291 views

    Gratitude is not just a response to blessing; it’s a posture of the heart toward GOD. Thanksgiving is not seasonal, but spiritual and continual. Every day is to be a day of thanksgiving.

    2025.11.24 Devotional. A HEART OF GRATITUDE Devotional Thoughts for Thanksgiving William Akehurst, HSWC Happy Thanksgiving Blessings! Just wanted to share some devotional thoughts for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for each and every one of you as we continue to share the reason for the hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgivingness: Honor It!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 24, 2016
     | 8,677 views

    People are losing their thankfulness! We must honor not just Biblical sacrifices of thankfulness as King David did, but we should also recognize the importance of being thankful for food and all our needs supplies by God.

    Thanksgivingness: Honor It! Kelly Durant Psalm 116:17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people, 19 In the courts of the Lord’s house, In the midst of you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Gaining Christ's Gratitude

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 35,267 views

    I’ve never thought of God as being "grateful" for me, but the intriguing thing is - He is grateful, but only when we meet certain expectations. What are they?

    One soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ