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Today Is The Day For Happiness

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

"TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Regain Your Focus

Contributed by Shannon Morgan on Jan 26, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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The theme is regaining a perspective of gratitude. Base on David’s song of gratitude in 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 when the ark of the covenant (God’s presence) returned to Jerusalem (His people). I preached it as a Thanksgiving sermon.

Pastor Shannon D. Morgan Paragould First Assembly of God November 23, 2003 Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Type: Thanksgiving Message Regain Your Focus (Building an Attitude of Gratitude) Introduction: 1) 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 records a beautiful Psalm of David expressing heartfelt gratitude to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eating Green Beans

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 17, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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We are commanded to be thankful for any difficulties (green beans) that come our way.

Thanking God for Green Beans Luke 17.11-19 Six green beans sat on his daughter’s plate, untouched. Mike Benson says that sort of thing usually didn’t bother him, but that night it did. “Eat your green beans,” he told the eight-year-old. “Dad, I’m full to the top.” “You won’t pop,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Work To Eat Or Eat To Work?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Why work? Work has meaning as a witness, as a way of focusing our efforts for the Kingdom. Look at the work of Christ, so that you do not lose motivation to work.

Is there anyone here today whose name is Rockefeller? No? Then maybe there is a member of the Kennedy family, other than Mrs. Currie – and I don’t think she is of the Hyannisport Kennedys? No one? Well, let me try someone else – the Sultan of Brunei, possibly the richest person in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Day To Remember

Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 23, 2002

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There are four very important things that the Bible tells us about Christ we can remember this Memorial Day.

“A Day To Remember” 2 Timothy 2:7-8 2 Timothy 2:7-8 “7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel…” ______________________________________________ As you well know, this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorials In God's Word

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002

based on 63 ratings

| 4,867 views

Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering People (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2002

based on 734 ratings

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Memorial Day is about remembering people.

REMEMBERING PEOPLE (Memorial Day) Phil. 2:3-4 INTRO.- ILL.- There’s a story about a city fellow who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Memorial That Really Matters

Contributed by James May on May 26, 2002

based on 161 ratings

| 14,781 views

What kind of memorial will rise before the Lord concerning your life?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-6, Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

based on 494 ratings

| 35,530 views

The need for establishing memorial or testimonial stones in our lives.

MEMORIAL STONES JOSHUA 4:1-9, 19-24 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, "What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Remember

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2002

based on 198 ratings

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A Memorial Day sermon to answer the question -- What makes freedom something to die for?

May 26, 2002 Memorial Day 1All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002

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Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Freedom Ring

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 6,592 views

This Memorial Day sermon looks at what spiritual freedom is and Who died for it.

Sunday Morning May 26, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Memorial Day (2002) SLIDE 1 LET FREEDOM RING Galatians 5:1 Introduction: 1. On this Memorial Day weekend we remember those who gave their lives for us so that we can live in a free country. 2. Freedom to worship where we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Most Thankful For... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 8,987 views

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" and is also a Thanksgiving sermon. This sermon looks at what I am most thankful for.

Sunday Morning November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#2](Thanksgiving) I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR… 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction: 1. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving I want to ask you this question, “What are you the most thankful for?” 2. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cause For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 4,195 views

God has placed a rainbow in the cloud of adversity, death and judgment for every child of God.

CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING "I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

based on 67 ratings

| 4,064 views

An acrostical outline designed to encourage congregational participation using the word: THANKS. Support scriptures are provided under each of the letters in the word "THANKS".

WORTHY OF OUR THANKS "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20. The Christian can give thanks for "all things" as we rest in the promise of Romans 8:28. Using each letter in the word "thanks", write in the word which deserves our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

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