Sermons on Rejoicing And Thanksgiving:

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

Distinguished By Gratitude: The Instinct Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Aug 19, 2017

The enemy of exceptionality is ordinary. Ordinary people never go beyond the common denominator. This is the story of how thanksgiving distinguished a leper, making him exceptional. Thanksgiving comes naturally or instinctively to those who know how to think. This is the instinct of thanksgiving.

This is the story of how thanksgiving and gratitude can make you exceptional in the midst of ordinary. It is the story of the ten lepers who Jesus healed on His long and arduous journey to Jerusalem. It is critical to note the writer of this scriptural narrative, the timing of the event and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Kernels Of Corn At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 19, 2017

The descendants of the Pilgrims would put 5 kernels of corn on an empty plate and each family member would pick up a kernel and tell what they were thankful for. This sermon examines “Five Kernels of Thanksgiving” that David shares in Ps. 103:1-5.

Five Kernels of Corn at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving sermon Chuck Sligh November 19, 2017 Adapted from Five Kernels Of Corn, by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Top Ten List

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006

We all have MANY reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It is always appropriate to remember all His benefits to us.

(CORRRRRNY) THANKSGIVING JOKES What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving How can you make a turkey float? You need 2 scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock Which side of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Instead Of Bad Words Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

Impure passions become vehicles we take for a joyride end up like self-driving cars that take us where we don't want to go. They become our lords. But if we pursue purity of action and speech, these same passions become angels that lift us to heaven

Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:4-7

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving 2019 - Thank Who?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019

Thanksgiving Day has come to mean little more than a day off from work with food and family and football, if you are lucky! But, the word "thanks" that kicks off the name of the holiday implies that there is "Someone" who needs to be thanked!

Thanksgiving 2019 – Thank Who? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-35, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Anna’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 16, 2019

Because eyes that would see God and ears that would hear God, Anna truly did behold her Redeemer and would then announce His redemption.

LUKE 2: 36-38 [Christmas] ANNA’S PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Luke here reveals Anna’s prayer of thanksgiving to God for the coming of the long-awaited Messiah. I’m sure the previous encounter with Simeon astounded Mary and Joseph, but they had a further sign from God. The truth of Simeon’s words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Is Thanksgiving For Gorging, Or Being Thankful?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018

why and how we should celebrate Thanksgiving

IS THANKSGIVING FOR GORGING, OR BEING THANKFUL? Thanksgiving 2013 Ephesians 3:78 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 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Ephesians 2:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Thanksgiving Is Over, What Now?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 25, 2018

God knows the beginning and and the end of every situation that happens to us. He wants us to trust Him and have faith everything will work out in our favor, because that’s the way God Says things will always go when you are willing to let Him be in charge of the final results!”

Thanksgiving is over, what now? Traditionally we celebrate Thanksgiving and we take the time to be thankful for the things that we have already received and the things that God has done in our lives. There are two conditions related to what we have and are experiencing, as to why we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Through Thanks-Living

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Our benefits and blessings are so great, and our ability to express our gratitude so inadequate, that we sometimes question if we are really thankful at all.

Sir, Michael Costa, a famous composer and conductor from Naples, was once rehearsing with a vast array of instruments, and hundreds of voices. With the thunder of the organ; the role of the drums; the sounding of the horns, and the clashing of the symbols, the mighty chorus rang out. The piccolo ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Where Are The Nine? Thanksgiving Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

This Thursday we will be celebrating THANKSGIVING. I am glad we have a day set aside for Thanksgiving.

DO YOU KNOW HOW THANKSGIVING DAY CAME INTO EXISTENCE? Illus: The crew of the Mayflower had set their sites to land in northern Virginia, however, things did not work out that way. The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock, off Cape Cod, in November 1620. Once they landed, half the ship's crew and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Notice in our scripture reading, the Lord asked a question, he asked, “Where are the Nine?”

WHY DID HE ASK THAT QUESTION? This passage of scripture teaches us that the Lord expects us to show gratitude in our lives. These ten lepers were HOPELESS and HELPLESS, and He miraculously cured them. The least they could have done was show some appreciation for what He had done for them. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Bart Simpson, in a program aimed at millions of America's young, is asked to say grace and he says, "Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing."

The attitude of ungratefulness can not only be seen in the cartoons in the newspaper, but also in the lives of people. WHAT AN UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE WE HAVE BECOME! For example, if you have attended church very long you have experienced ingratitude. • There are people who will attend church to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:5

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

The Miracle Of The First Thanksgiving: Squanto

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 15, 2021

Then a miracle occurred. Squanto walked into their lives. Squanto was an American Indian born January 1, 1585 somewhere near present day Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The Miracle of the First Thanksgiving: Squanto Scripture: Matthew 25:40, Psalms 100 It is common to compile wish lists at Christmas and draw up a list of resolutions for the New Year. There is another list we may consider, a Thanksgiving Day list. Let me read a part of the list that several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40