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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 215 ratings
     | 185,220 views

    Some thoughts about thanksgiving from God’s Word. 1- In a list of sins ingratitude is a big one 2- In the presence of all people we must give thanks 3- In a world of impurity there must be thanksgiving 4- In the midst of asking we must give thanks

    INTRO.- ILL.- It was on Thanksgiving many years ago that actress Helen Hayes cooked her first turkey. Before serving it she announced to her husband, Charles MacArthur, and their son James: “Now I know this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t right, I don’t want anybody to say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Dinner Flop Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,047 views

    The School of the Prophets were looking forward to a feast, but found a miracle too.

    Ill. A little girl wanted a classmate to join her family for a meal at a restaurant. When the family reached to hold hands and bowed their heads to give thanks for the meal, the guest was confused, but cooperative. Later, she asked her friend what that was about. The girl answered, “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason For Thanks Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2012
     | 7,642 views

    A message for thanksgiving about remembering to give thanks unto the Lord.

    A Reason for Thanks Theme: To show that there is always a reason to give thanks unto the Lord Text: Luke 17:12 - 19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction (12) Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. Lepers and Leprosy Leprosy is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thankful For What? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,152 views

    When is the last time we have been caught up with just loving Him because of who He is instead of what He has done for us?

    “Thankful for What?” Psalms 103:1-5 NLT Saw the church sign over by the house that said it well; “Nothing to be Thankful for? Check your pulse.” To Think About: I Refuse to be Discouraged. I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hiding In Plain Sight

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2012
     | 4,662 views

    We are all searching for something that will satisfy, something that until now has alluded us - or did we know it once? The Christmas season seems to hold out; for many, that promise again every year.

    Dakota Community Church November 25, 2012 Hiding in Plain Sight The Unexpected Source of the Christmas We’ve All Been Longing For Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,881 views

    That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

    Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanukah

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2012
     | 4,289 views

    Hanukah speaks of persecution followed by the victory of righteousness over evil and the joy that follows.

    Hanukah (Daniel 8:9-14, John 10:22) 1. Jewish humorists compare Christmas to Hanukah: Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    The Totality Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,562 views

    How do you think of Thanksgiving: is it in a sense of partiality, sparsity, or neutrality? If you understand the beauty of this text, you will feel the power of the totality of Thanksgiving.

    The Totality of Thanksgiving Rev. 7: 9 - 12 One’s view of The Book of Revelation – re velatio – to reveal that which has been hidden Three schools of thought when reading Revelation: historictic, futuristic, or puristic I subscribe to the school of through that the Books ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memos For A Memorial

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 28, 2011
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     | 3,640 views

    Memorial Day is every day for the christian who is spiritually in tune with God. The Word of God tells us to remember many things. He uniquely gives us ways of remembering those matters that He has set before us.

    Memos from God Ps. 135:13 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations. 13 Oh Jehovah, eterno es tu nombre; tu memoria, oh Jehovah, de generación en generación. (SRVA) memorial = in honor of; something to cause one to remember Some things He (God) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,378 views

    We have a great gift, what are we doing with it?

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Freedom. It is never free. For some reason freedom is something that has to be fought for. • For freedom to be experienced, blood has to be shed. In the world there are always people, groups, and governments who want to make sure you lose your freedom. • Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    On this Thanksgiving Eve, we gather to do what God urged Israel to do--to remember. We gather to remember what our Lord has done for us. We gather to remember and give Him thanks.

    Intro The Israelites spent four decades wandering through the Sinai Peninsula. Finally, they arrive on the outskirts of Canaan. They are on the verge of leaving a desert of scarcity and going into a land of plenty. Moses then warns the Israelites how easily they could forget the goodness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Awesome Appreciation

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,752 views

    Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what God has done for us and to show Him An Awesome Appreciaiton for ALL He continues to do in our lives.

    AWESOME APPRECIATION (ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we will sit and have a wonderful Harvest Dinner together, we will eat to our heart’s content and we will be blessed by food and fellowship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thanks Be To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,684 views

    In this message, I want us to consider specifically the words “Thanks be to God.” Let’s see what Paul said we were to be thankful for. 1- Thanks be to God for victory over sin 2- Thanks be to God for victory over death 3- Thanks be to God for victory

    Romans 1:21 “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” INTRO.- Many people don’t give thanks to God. They may be thankful, but not to God, which is a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Much Is Enough

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Because of the sinless life, atoning sacrifice, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ we, through him, have eternal life in His presence. This is the good news! This calls for unending thankfulness.

    How Much is Enough? Thanksgiving 2010 Text Philippians 4:10-20 Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. A rich industrialist from the north was horrified to find a southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat smoking a pipe. “Why aren’t you out fishing?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,487 views

    Living out Psalm 105 by singing praise and telling of his wonderful deeds.

    Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good Sing - Cannons Scott Pray Slide Good morning. You can be seated. This week in this country we come to the time when we formally celebrate Thanksgiving. We will gather together as families and enjoy each other’s presence, and be grateful for the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational