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Thanks Be To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We have much to be thankful for and we must thank GOD!

Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:16-17 NASB) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Need To Remember

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 27, 2008

A good memory can keep us from sin and close to the Lord.

1. REMEMBER THE PROPHETS Vs. 1-2 A. Keep Us From Sin - Psalms 119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. B. Bring Joy to Our Hearts Jeremiah 15:16 (KJV) Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Nation Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 27, 2008

This is an attempt at a Memorial day message from Psalms

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is a day set aside for us as a nation to remember those who gave their lives for our country. I know that some of you in attendance today have loved ones that gave the greatest sacrifice available for us to enjoy the freedoms that we have... John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Living!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012

Does living with an attitude of gratitude depend upon our circumstances - which are always changing - or is true thanksgiving living rooted in a deeper truth? Read on to discover how we can live with thanksgiving in our hearts every day of the year!

Thanksgiving Living! - Psalm 100 Series: Thanksgiving Well as I begin this morning I want to share with you a letter written by a young woman who had recently left her home in small town Canada to attend college in the big city. This is what she writes: ["Dear Mom: I’m so sorry that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

This Changes Everything

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A Sunrise service

This Changes EVERYTHING!!!! Matthew 28:1-9 I can only imagine how hollow and numb Joseph must have felt. By his side walked the equally numb and subdued Nicodemus. They walked without saying a word. In his hand, Joseph carried a letter; Nicodemus carried a bag, large and heavy. They walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

No Grumps Allowed

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012

In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 11, 2012

This is a topical look into thankfulness using the Book of Esther as the biblical pattern. We can learn a great deal from Esther and Mordecai about being thankful. This morning we will see the general reason for our need to be thankful.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 11, 2012 Date Preached: November 11, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series On Thankfulness (Book of Esther) Title: Thankfulness in General Text: Esther 2:17 [NLT] READ NOW!! 17The king loved Esther more than all the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Parking On Someone Else’s Dime

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2012

A message about our earning future blessings for future generations; by doing what our forefathers did. (To be given the Sunday after Thanksgiving)

Have you ever noticed that people get stuck in habits? A perfect example is how we might drive the same route to work every day for years, and there comes a point in time when we can’t remember the drive we just got through making. That is when we just “go through the motions” bu do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

To Touch And To Taste

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2012

A sermon for Thanksgiving on being thankful for the most basic things of life (Outline and Title taken from George Boose in his book, "Sermons for Seniors")

Introduction: One time a teacher was talking about the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After this lesson, she wanted to stretch the thinking of her pupils even further. This creative teacher asked her class to vote upon what they would consider to be the seven wonders of the world. As she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving 2012

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 19, 2012

General thanksgiving message.

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving! Do you ever wonder, when Thanksgiving Day is over if you ever remembered to be thankful? Or is it more like this video? (Forget Something? Video from Sermon Central) Let’s read some of the “leaves” on the Thanksgiving Tree (We have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

What Happened To Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 19, 2012

With Christmas becoming evermore a time of self-indulgence, it's all the more important that we truly pause at Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas season to praise God's divine goodness.

A few weeks ago, news broke that some major retailers would be opening their doors early for Black Friday. Now, we’ve all watched over the years as Black Friday “door busters” have slipped up and up into the ever-earlier hours of that first post-Thanksgiving Day. It is no longer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Great Reasons To Be Thankful

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012

Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and delive

FOUR GREAT REASONS TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD Delivered from many years of captivity in foreign land, the people of Israel look back and remember the goodness of God in liberating them. We can always relate on the four great reasons why they should give thanks to God. For Israel, captivity and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012

As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank You Or No Thanks!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 22, 2012

Sometimes we get busy and forget to say Thank You for all that God has done for us. Being thankful is very important to God. When we have a thankful heart, we are showing God that we recognize where our blessings come from. It also reminds us to keep our

Opening illustration: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational