Sermons on Prayerful Gratitude:

End Of Your Prayer Is The Beginning Of Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 17, 2020

Living a prayer life is as important as the effective prayer time we have with God. Prayer is more than a ritual, it is building a relationship with the most important being in the universe. That’s why this topic is important than all other prayer teachings.

Our prayer life is examined by our fruitfulness in life. A sponge soaked in oil when it is squeezed spills out oil, and a sponge soaked in water, when squeezed, give out water. What goes inside comes out. If through prayer you have allowed God to work out in your life, godliness and spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer 3 - The Pattern Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 18, 2024

Sometime we repeat prayers over and over again and do not stop to think about what we are saying. The Lord's prayer falls into this category - we need to stop and think about each phrase and use it as our prayer.

The Pattern of prayer Sometimes when we say something in worship perhaps we do not stop and think what we are actually saying and when we do we wonder what on earth do we mean by that? Even though we might have been saying the same things over and over again we do not really think about what we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 11:2, Matthew 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus Is On God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

When our focus is on God, our lives are transformed. We become reflections of His glory, experience His peace, and find freedom from anxiety.

"Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus is on God" Explore the transformative power of focusing our hearts and minds on our Heavenly Father. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. The Power of Focus: Let's begin with a foundational truth from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christians Checkbook- Do The Math Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 16, 2023

This is the 167th sermon in the series Action". This is the 4th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#167] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- DO THE MATH Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: Paul opened the chapter describing our blessings in the Father, our benefits in the Son, and our belongings in the Holy Spirit. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, accepted, sealed, and sanctified ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Four Things Jesus Was Thankful For

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010

Four instances where Jesus Expressed thanks

I. HE WAS THANKFUL FOR THE FATHER'S ATTENTIVE PERCEPTION (John 11:41) A. That God Heard His Prayer Comprehendingly B. That God Heard His Prayer Continually II. HE WAS THANKFUL FOR THE FATHER'S ABUNDANT PROVISION (Matthew 14:19) A. An appreciation for the providing hand of God B. An ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41

Denomination: Baptist

Greedy Eyes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 19, 2012

Jesus talks a lot about guarding our eyes because it happens to be the door for our body!

Greedy eyes! Numbers 11:6”but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!" Jesus talks a lot about guarding our eyes because it happens to be the door for our body! Jesus said: “The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 9, 2016

Writing the Romans, Paul speaks of his gratitude for them, giving some surprising reasons for being thankful.

“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Thanksgiving grows our faith.

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your strong-faith. “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

God doesn't need anything, how may we serve Him?

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1.What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ___________________________________________, Dad ____________________________________________, Children ________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Acts Model Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

To explore the power of prayer, as demonstrated by Nehemiah, emphasizing adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication as key elements in communicating with God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather here, in this sacred space, where we are welcomed, not by our own merits, but by the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. It is in His presence that we find our true home, our true peace, and our true purpose. I am reminded of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Nehemiah, Prayer

Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2020

The Apostle Paul did not write 365 thank-you notes. But he did write about one-half of the letters that make-up the New Testament. And Paul’s letters overflow with thanksgiving.

Gratitude is an intentional way of thinking about receiving a benefit and giving credit to others beside oneself for that benefit. Practicing gratitude magnifies positive feelings more than it reduces negative feelings. To illustrate: John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God doesn’t need anything but He wants our worship.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First used for redemption. “The lad and I will go yonder and worship” (Gen. 22:5). 2. Also used as gratitude. “The (servant) bowed down his head and worshiped the Lord” (Gen. 24:26). 3. Old Scottish word for worship, worthship. 4. In Psalms, “O come let us worship and bow ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Ingratitude (Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

It is sad that today in churches we find many people who have not REJECTED salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ, but they have NEGLECTED the salvation they have in Christ.

We all know a great deal about REJECTION and rejection can be very painful. We normally learn about rejection when we are a child, but if we do not learn anything about it as a child, we probably learned something about it when we began dating. Illus: I read this list of the top rejection lines ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Open Doors

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 9, 2025

Open doors symbolise divine opportunities, breakthroughs, and access granted by God for advancement, blessing, and fulfilment of destiny.

KEYS TO OPEN DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” (Revelation 3:8, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sustaining Your Divine Lifting

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 4, 2025

Divine lifting is not just about being promoted; it is about maintaining the heights God has placed you on through obedience, humility, and continual dependence on Him.

SUSTAINING YOUR DIVINE LIFTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:11-18 Key Verse: “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God