Sermons on Pagan Holiday:

What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 26, 2001

Showing an attitude of gratitude for all that Jesus has done in our lives.

Illustration: Rudyard Kipling He lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. Kipling’s writings not only made him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Five Kernels Of Corn

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2001

In Psalm 103, verse 1-5, the writer mentions 5 blessings that we should be thankful for.

Five Kernels of Corn Ps 103:1-13 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

55 Years Of Serving With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Church Anniversary message for 55 years of service to our community...tied into Thanksgiving

55 Years of Serving with Thanksgiving Rev 1:19 Today we are celebrating 55 years of service to the Lord at Trinity Baptist Church Before I get into my message, I want to thank Ms. Betty Nevins, Ms. Darlene Hardin, and Mrs. JoAnn Malaise for work on book And for our Kitchen committee for all of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Thanksgiving: Delight Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Oct 26, 2008

We know we should be more thankful, but how? This message series looks at Psalm 100 and how we can give thanks with our life!

This morning, we are starting a new series of messages about Thanksgiving. The series is titled ‘Living in Thanksgiving’ and its based on the passage of scripture found in Psalm 100. Why a message series on thanksgiving? Well...its really pretty simple: We all could stand to be more thankful. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Thanksgiving: Service Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 2, 2008

This message focuses on worship as service ...and how it should be something we do with gladness!

This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - let’s read it out-loud together this week... Last week we talked about ‘delight’ - for us to become tankful and live lives of thanksgiving we have to learn to delight in God - and we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 13, 2008

This outline tells why we give thanks to the Father through Jesus and His Name.

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-21

Grace Grants Gratefulness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2008

Ephesians is a letter from Paul that tells about all we have as part of the Family of God. In it seven times he talks about our walk. As God’s children our life should be charactirized by a walk of gratefullness/thanksgiving. Grace is what grants a gra

Intro: Ephesians is a wonderful letter written by Paul that talks about us being part of the family of God. One of the main themes of the letter is the Lordship or headship of Christ. The only way the body will ever be truly united in missions, evangelism, praise, and thanksgiving is to be under ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Freedom

Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 3, 2008

Moses, our forefathers, and us have a lot in common. The starting point was bondage and we are heading toward the Promised Land. (This sermon is a draft, but wanted to get it on for others to consider)

The Path to Freedom Exodus 3: 1-11 America is a crazy place. Here’s what somebody wrote … “Only In America”: • Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. • Only in America do drug stores make the sick walk all the way in the back to get their prescriptions … ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Friends

The Basis For Sacrifice

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

Memorial Day Service Sermon

THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Light A Fire

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 26, 2008

On the Day of Pentecost God sent Fire to start the Church. Does God need to send that fire again?

Light a Fire Acts 2:1-38 Pentecost: Literally means Fiftieth. It was to be celebrated on the "day after the seventh Sabbath" and hence on the fiftieth day after Passover. It was originally the festival of the first fruits of the grain harvest. It is a commemorative of the day of the giving of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers, Graduates, & Bath Water

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 13, 2008

A Mother’s Day Sermon that also focuses on Graduates . Lessons that Jesus’ Mother can teach us.

Opening: Remember the words of our mothers today: Play fair. Don’t follow the crowd. Listen to your father. Stop whining. Don’t cross your eyes, they may stick. Don’t do that! You may poke your eye out. Wash your hands before eating. Take a bath. Remember to wash behind your ears! ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Patriots And Prophets

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

2008 Memorial Day Sermon

(Slide 1) The song we have just heard serves to remind us that service, whether of faith, family, or country, is very, very costly. This is a weekend in which we are reminded that freedom is not free, it is a very expensive thing. This is also a weekend that is more important than the opening of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksgiving, 1456 B.c.

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2006

Moses led the people of God in remembering things they easily forgot. They didn’t have turkey…but they had eaten quail for decades now! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Thanksgiving 1,456 B.C. Deuteronomy 2:7 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Several other Thanksgiving sermons can be seen here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- It may not have been November, and they may not have had a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 25, 2006

Ingratitude is prevalent, human, and pa9nful, so let’s be grateful.

The Danger of Ingratitude. Luke 17:11-19 INTRO.: As our nation celebrates Thanksgiving, we must be aware many are not as grateful as they should be. Some of us are so busy enjoying the good things of life like food, family, and fellowship we forget to thank God for these blessings. Many Americans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ