Sermons on Rejoicing And Thanksgiving:

The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving - God's Creation! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 1, 2018

Sermon - This Sermon focuses on thanksgiving - thanking God for Creation - 1. Creation is God's Gift to Us 2. Creation is our Healer/Teacher 3. Creation is Ours To Redeem

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25; Psalm 19:1-4 Theme: Thanksgiving - For God's Creation Sermon - This Sermon focuses on thanksgiving - thanking God for Creation - 1. Creation is God's Gift to Us 2. Creation is our Healer/Teacher 3. Creation is Ours To Redeem INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving...all The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 9, 2018

A message on the subject of "Thanksgiving" with the annual Thanksgiving day on the anvil!!!

Thanksgiving…all the way!!! Of atheists it is said…a bad moment for an atheist is when he feels grateful, and has no one to thank. Here is a tragi-comic “atheistic” story echoing the same sentiments even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving = Thanks-Doing!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 16, 2018

A Thanksgiving message reminding the people to be doers of thanks!

THANKS-DOING November 18, 2018 It’s amazing to think it’s Thanksgiving time! I know retailers are super excited because this is the absolute longest period of time for shopping. I’m super excited because I love turkey and frankly most everything that goes along with Thanksgiving. Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20, Mark 10:51-52, 1 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Baptisms And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 20, 2018

In Matthew chapter 3 we see John the Baptist speaking of two different baptisms; the baptism of repentance and baptism with the Holy Spirit. Are they the same or are they complimentary?

Two Baptisms and Thanksgiving Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Matthew 3:11, Malachi 1:10-14, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Top Level Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Top-level thanksgiving depends on deep awareness of the goodness of God, and none can have this awareness until they have the assurance of salvation in Christ. You must experience God's goodness and mercy in being forgiven and set free from sin to have the thankful heart of the Psalmist.

Leslie Weatherhead tells the story of the 5 year old boy use to listen to the radio even though he could not understand anything but the children's programs. He observed that his parents listened every day to what was called the news. He could make nothing of that. One Sunday morning he went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-5

What Is Thanksgiving Day? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Nov 23, 2020

what is Thanksgiving Day

What is Thanksgiving Day, is it a time for family, is it a time for watching football, or is Thanksgiving a time of Black Friday. What is Thanksgiving Day, (first, second, third), Thanksgiving Day is a time to: 1. Remember God's Grace. What is Thanksgiving Day, it is a time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Giver And The Gifts (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Life is filled with many decisions. Some of these decisions are difficult to make. Some of these are small decisions and some are large, but every day we make many decisions.

Illus: A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. • Immediately someone said, "Where's Fred?" • The very tired hunter said, "Well, Fred had a stroke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:16-17, Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Leper’s Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2019

What can you learn from a leper? From this one, coming from the other side of the tracks, you can learn how to act on your faith for healing, and learn to be thankful for all the little things we take for granted.

THE LEPER’S THANKSGIVING Lk. 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family sat down to Thanksgiving dinner. The eight year old boy asked if he could say “the blessing.” Everyone bowed their heads. 2. He said, “I’m thankful for Mom who cooked the turkey, for father who bought the turkey, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving – An Attitude Of Gratitude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2019

Today I would like to share with you 3 things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXTS: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 92:1, 100:4, 107:1; Romans 1:21 ILL. On Thanksgiving Day the family was seated around the table, preparing to eat their annual holiday meal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 92:1, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 107:1, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving. Give Thanks

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

What are you most thankful for? We often answer that question with family, our living status, our life, our abilities, but the thing to be most thankful for, is often forgotten.

Sermon- Thanksgiving day 2019 - As part of our Thanksgiving Day service, I want to begin with asking, Q- What are you most thankful for? - We often answer that question with family, our living status, our life, our abilities, but the thing to be most thankful for, is often ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Enjoy The Donut

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

This simple sermon is a great visual expression of Thanksgiving that listeners of all ages can immediately relate to and will remember long after the sermon is finished.

“As you go through life, make this your goal...look at the donut and not the hole.” Donuts are great! Wouldn’t it be sad if you focused your attention on the hole in the middle. Wouldn’t you miss out? Wouldn’t it be just a wee bit silly to complain about the hole? What a sad mistake it would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing Thanksgiving Right

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 21, 2022

The Bible says only one in ten will return to praise God for what He has done for me. Nine people were healed, but only one person honored the Lord. Only one person was found to be kneeling at Jesus’ feet, thanking Jesus.

Jesus met ten anonymous people in our story today, we are never told their names. All ten men were soon to die and all ten men were miraculously healed. Only one of the ten came back to thank Jesus. I wonder, if you were one of these ten, would you be a part of the nine who didn’t return to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 103:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving For The Grace Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

Thank God for the grace given by Jesus Christ.

THANKSGIVING FOR THE GRACE OF GOD. 1 Corinthians 1:4-8. Paul offers thanksgiving to God for the church at Corinth (1 CORINTHIANS 1:4). This is good pastoral care: Paul wants the Corinthians to know that, even if he does have some stern words to speak to them, it is because his heart longs for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Praise And Thanksgiving. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

Praise and thanksgiving are powerful tools that can transform our lives and our relationship with God.

Praise and thanksgiving are powerful tools that can transform our lives and our relationship with God. When we choose to focus on the goodness of God and express our gratitude, we open ourselves up to a deeper level of faith, hope, and joy. We will explore the power of praise and thanksgiving, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2, Psalm 67:1-2, Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 95:6