Sermons on Praise And Thanks:

What Are You Thankful For?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 20, 2006

Of all of the things we have to be thankful for, I hope we are most thankful for grace.

What Are You Thankful For? Hebrews 10:11-25 November 19, 2006 You have heard me talk before about the rise in spirituality in America. It’s true. We are becoming more and more spiritual while becoming less and less involved with the institutional church. Much of our spirituality is taking us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Thankful Enough To Be A Servant?

Contributed by Dave Preece on Nov 22, 2006

I shared this sermon a couple of Sundays before Thanksgiving, on the day of a church Thanksgiving dinner.

Are You Thankful Enough . . . To Be A Servant Romans 1:14 NKJV, NLT Philippians 2:5-8 KJV, NIV I always like to open up with something funny. So here it goes. Some of you have probably heard the original version of this joke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

"We Always Thank God..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Reformation - We always thank God for every faithful believer and for God's powerful word.

“WE ALWAYS THANK GOD…” (Outline) October 31, 2010 - Reformation - 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5a INTRO: “Always” is one of God’s strong words of encouragement. Two weeks ago God reminded us to “rejoice always”. Only with the strength God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanks-Living Pt 1

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

A living sacrifice is different from all other sacrifice. A regular sacrifice would require something to die. Paul is appealing to us to offer this sacrifice that would continue to be very much alive, but surrendered or dedicated to the service of God.

We find the Apostle Paul appealing to all those who have experienced the mercy, love, & goodness of God. It is kind of like the “give-back program” because of all that has been done already for us. I want us to consider, during this holiday season of Thanksgiving, the idea Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks-Living Pt 2

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

Take a quick inventory about what is different in your life since accepting Jesus? What things do you no longer feel good or comfortable with? Can you identify the true changes that have taken place?

Thanks-Living Pt.2 Romans 12:1-2 GNT So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Do not conform yourselves to the standards of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For The Go-Between! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Our great need for a mediator is met in the work of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on Job's realization of this need and points us to every person's need for a mediator.

I want to know Jesus, don’t you? I want to see Him from different angles. I want to hear Him described by different people. I want to see the different ways He has touched other people. Today we begin a series of messages for the month that will have us looking at Jesus – only ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful For Our Perfection In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 25, 2013

When we are 'In Christ' we are made whole and complete... restoring us to a relationship with our Creator, leading us to maturity in faith and gives us a hope of what we have waiting for us... prepared by Christ FOR US!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 22, 2013 Date Preached: November 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 4th Piling – Our Perfection in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 3 [HCSB] Essence of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014

God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

Demonstrating Thankfulness Through Baptism Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 12, 2016

A explanation of baptism.

Title: Demonstrating Thankfulness through Baptism Passage: Various Focus: Baptism Opening: Introduction: Before Christ ascended to heaven He said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope That Comes From Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 19, 2017

This is the 44th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope". This is also a Thanksgiving sermon.

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#44] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM THANKFULNESS Colossians 3:16 Introduction: One of my favorite holidays is coming up- Thanksgiving. You may wonder why; but if you like football and eating then you probably understand. The sad thing about this holiday is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks For Thankless Things

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 20, 2017

It's not hard to be thankful for obvious things like God, our families or our health, but what about things that might not be obvious like food, shelter and clothing? And then there are the things that we wouldn't be thankful for at all...but should be.

GIVING THANKS FOR THANKLESS THINGS It's not very hard to be thankful for obvious things like our families, our health, or the blessings that come into our lives. But what about the things that we might not think of so easily, like the roof over our head, the clothes on our back and the food in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Thanksgiving For Gorging, Or Being Thankful? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

what should we be celebrating at Thanksgiving

This week is the beginning of the holiday season, a time when many people remember those who have less than them by providing meals, presents and necessities of life. This seasons of caring for our brothers and sisters starts with Thanksgiving Day. But, what is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Eternal Reason To Say "Thanks" Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

He loves us. How can this be? I don’t know, but it’s something worth saying “thanks” for, and it is always true, every day, including those days when everything seems to be going wron

Colossians 1:12-14 Thanks. There’s that word again-thanks. How often do you say ‘thanks’? When someone brings you a cup of coffee, do you say thanks? I think most of our times of giving thanks are related to immediate actions before us. But Paul offers us something we can be grateful for every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: *other

Thank God For Committed Christians!

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 4, 2010

Committed Christians receive the Gospel, become followers of Christ, serve as an example to others, and share the Word with those they meet.

Thank God for Committed Christians Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 Introduction: Thank God for committed Christians! Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy were committed Christians, and they gave thanks to God because of the committed Christians in Thessalonica. (vv. 2 – 4) Because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Thankfulness Overcomes Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God gives thankful prayer as a means for the Holy Spirit to dispel anxiety.

Scripture Introduction Philippians 4 offers great hope and powerful remedies for those who would have their hearts and minds guarded from threats of anxiety and despair. [ Read Philippians 4.4-9. ] Philippians 4.6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything….” Jesus said the same in Matthew 6: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed