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  • Richard White avatar

    Living In Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    WE must become living sacrifices. Our life should be one sacrifice of Thanksgiving after another.

    Living with Thanksgiving Psalms 100 What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Good Life

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

    Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dead Man Talking

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,178 views

    An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

    Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 215 ratings
     | 184,340 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
     | 6,955 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
     | 7,431 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
     | 6,051 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
     | 4,606 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
     | 13,510 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
     | 4,187 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

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    Give Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 1, 2016
     | 7,924 views

    This first sermon in the series on the book of Colossians was used on the occasion of Thanksgiving Weekend. It looks at the three things for which Paul was Thankful in almost all of his epistles: Faith, Hope, and Love

    *Give Thanks To God* Col. 1:3-5 (Please note: A small portion of this sermon -- main points and subpoints are from the sermon of another though cannot remember who it was from. Probably 85 % of the message would be my own.) The following link will take you to an MP3 Audio recording of this sermon: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,931 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    John 6:25-6:35 Jn 6:25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jn 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thanks Giving 2012

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

    Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Dykes avatar

    Don't Go Back! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 18,635 views

    Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

    INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving "Thank You"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Nov 20, 2013
     | 4,039 views

    This is a topical sermon that looks at several important reasons why we must continue to say," thank you."

    Title: Saving, “Thank You” Text: Colossians 3:16-17 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.17 And whatever you do or say, do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ