Sermons on Overwhelming Gratitude:

Giving Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jan 6, 2019

Everytime you and I praise God it is giving God an opportunity to Get us Ready For A Turnaround. Are you ready to confuse the enemy? Are you ready to praise the Lord? Are you ready to get back what the enemy stole from you?

Colossians 3:15-17 NKJV “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behaviors Men Should Avoid With Their Wives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few behaviors that men should avoid with their wives, along with biblical guidance and wisdom.

As husbands, we are called to love and cherish our wives, just as Christ loves and cherishes the church (Ephesians 5:25-33). However, there are certain behaviors that can damage our relationships and hinder our ability to fulfill this biblical mandate. In this sermon, we will explore few behaviors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1, Ephesians 4:29-32

Transformed Minds: Navigating The Mindset Of Philippians 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2024

Today we embark on a journey into the transformative words of Philippians 4:8. In a world bombarding us with various thoughts and influences, these verses illuminate the path to a renewed mindset through the transformative power of God's truth.

Transformed Minds: Navigating the Mindset of Philippians 4:8 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey into the transformative words of Philippians 4:8. In a world bombarding us with various thoughts and influences, these verses illuminate the path to a renewed mindset through the transformative ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 8:32, Psalm 119:160, 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 34:8, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

"A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paying Our Spiritual Debts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001

Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Five Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

In this sermon Dr. Tow outlines 5 reasons to rejoice. This sermon will compel you to nurture an attitude of gratefulness and encourage you to view life's events through an eternal perspective.

Five Reasons to Rejoice 
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Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Secret Fears Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We overcome the deepest fears that negatively impact our marriages by learning to be content in Christ alone.

OPENING SENTENCE: Sometimes when you hear someone like myself preach on an issue you wonder if we can really understand what you are dealing with in your own life. INTRODUCTION: Let’s face it, sometimes life can be hard and the admonition to trust Jesus, or let God take control, etc. can come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Jesus' Reflectors In A Changing World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God uses our ordinary lives and small acts of integrity to shine Christ’s light, making a meaningful difference wherever we are placed.

Some of the most meaningful moments of grace happen in the middle of ordinary days. Between alarm clocks and car keys. Between lunches packed and emails sent. Somewhere between the grocery aisle and the front porch, God whispers a reminder: You carry light. You may not feel brilliant. You may feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17

Topics: Reflecting Christ, Everyday Life

"Blessed And Highly Favored"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Mary magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

14 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Mary, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Magnified the Lord, and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior. REFERENCES: Third Sunday of Advent; (JAG) Joy, Admiration, and Gratitude; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:42-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanks But No Thanks Series

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

To teach our children to not just say thanks but to be thankful is not just for them but also for us,

Thanks, BUT No Thanks Luke 18:9-14 Rev. R.B.Hughes Luke 18:14 “… for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrifices Of Praise

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Nov 16, 2005

Sacrifices of Thanksgiving should be offered in the manner Jesus gave thanks, should be given continually, and should find thankful expressions.

"Sacrifice of Thanksgiving" Heb. 13:15-16 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess His name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. "Now I lay me down to sleep: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fifth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Ally bank commercial about the two ponies. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qb0vquRcys) Who said that TV commercials are worthless? Can’t you hear that little girl saying inside, “It’s not fair!” Fairness, one of the six pillars of character from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

But Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 16, 2010

One day, Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one of them returned to give thanks. Where are the other nine?

BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy… Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

Better Together

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016

This message is about being thankful and being built and better together than alone.

I want to continue today on the theme of being grateful and being thankful… In the O.T. gratitude was the only condition in which life could be enjoyed… The Hebrew people thanked God for creation, gave thanks when they received good news…even thanked Him when they received bad news… Job had just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 1:20

Denomination: *other