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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How Could I Ask For More?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

    11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The Lord Reigns

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,128 views

    This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

    It was interesting to watch the Chicago Cubs in the baseball playoffs last month. It was noted again and again that they had not won the World Series since 1908. Teddy Roosevelt was president then. We are on our seventeenth president since Teddy Roosevelt. Three presidents have died in office ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Approaching God

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    When we approach God we do so with a grateful heart.

    “Approaching God” Psalm 65:1-4 A. APPROACHING God. (vv. 1-4) Psalm 21:13; 115:1; 56:12; 116:17; Jeremiah 30:21; 1 Timothy 6:16 1. A SILENT People. (v. 1) lit. to be dumb Psalm 18:3; 22:3; 48:1; 100:4 2. A SEEKING People. (v. 2) 1 Kings 18:29; 2 Chronicles 33:13; Psalm 66:19; 145:18-19; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    This is a sermon I used as a children’s pastor.

    Imagine with me. You are walking along a long dusty, hard road. It is hot and your feet hurt. Your mom and dad are beside you. You are going to church. Suddenly the start singing: Psalm 100 (NIV) Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; Come before him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Developing A Life Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,196 views

    A Thanksgiving holiday message teaching thanksgiving as a way of life

    (adapted from a message by Darryl Dash entitled The Ultimate Lifestyle: Living Gratefully) SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: HEBREWS 12:28 TITLE: “DEVELOPING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE” INTRODUCTION: A. An older fellow came into the post office with a post card in his hand. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David VanHeuvelen avatar

    Much To Be Thankful For

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,830 views

    What would happen if we changed from saying, “Poor me” to “Thank you, Lord”? In this sermon I led our congregation to realize that they can Give Thanks for Everything. We can give thanks to the Lord for all things and in all circumstances. I challenged th

    Much to Be Thankful For! Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 November 18, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from saying, “Poor me” to “Thank you, Lord.” Main Point: I Can Give Thanks for Everything What is the one thing I want my audience to know? We can give thanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksgiving Continued... Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    In rejoicing over the Philippian church’s monetary gift, Paul showed his thankfulness and his understanding toward them, his contentment in spite of them, and his recognition of Christ as the source of all.

    1. Confront people with care 2. Confront circumstances with contentment 3. Confront all things with Christ PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 A young mother of two opened up the kitchen pantry one afternoon. She knew that she had two cookies left and was planning on setting them out for her two boys when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    God Is Great, God Is Good, Give Him Thanks! Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal - Prayer part 4. Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need 1st to give HIM our Thanks.

    God is Great, God is Good, Give HIM Thanks! Making it Personal Prayer of Thanksgiving part 4 Prayer is our communication and more importantly our conversation with our Creator and Redeemer. This Thanksgiving Day, we need to give HIM our First Thanks. The past 3 weeks we have been taking a look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thank You, Lord!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 45,312 views

    Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Process Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,745 views

    Thanksgiving

    THE PROCESS OF GROWING (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Truth About Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,812 views

    Thanksgiving

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING (PSALMS 100) A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thanksgiving In Feast & Famine

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    Exploring and encouraging the principle of giving God thanks both in times of blessing and in times of tribulation.

    Thanksgiving In Feast And Famine Thanksgiving Message, Perth Bible Church, 11/25/07 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving – big, fat juicy turkey, prim pilgrims in their ’Sunday best,’ oodles & oodles of fun, gentle Indian friends, beautiful outdoor picnic . . .! How could they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Jones avatar

    Calling All Lepers

    Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    This sermon discusses how we should be thankful to God in all circumstances and never forget His blessings even when others do.

    A Universal Problem (vs. 11 -12) - Leprosy: bacterial infection that causes skin ulcers, paralysis, and gangrene - Separated from society (leprosy villages) - Could not come in contact with Jesus A Universal Need (vs. 13) - All were in need of mercy - All were in need of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,016 views

    This is an outline using an accrostic of the word "Thanks" to describe some things we should all be thankful for.

    "T" We should give thanks for "Today" Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” "T" We should Give Thanks because our "Transgressions have been forgiven. Psalm 103:12 says, “as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Why Do We Give Thanks? Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,205 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist