Sermons on Rejoicing And Thanksgiving:

Sermon # 32 - A Life That God Rejoices Over Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 2, 2025

We are made in the image of God and our emotions too are expressions of the way God feels about us. It’s good to examine ourselves to see if God rejoices over us or is He grieved about us. Also the plans we make should always be in alignment with God’s will so He does not have to scorn them.

We read in Zephaniah 3:17, “The LORD your God is mighty in your midst; He will save; He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in His love; He rejoices over you with singing.” (AFV) We also read in Psalm 2:4, “From his throne in heaven the Lord laughs and mocks their feeble plans.” (GNB) It ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 2:4, Genesis 6:6, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:30-31, Luke 15:7, Job 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Rejoice Always - Philippians 4:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2025

In Christ, joy is not optional—it’s essential. It’s a witness to the world that our God is greater than our circumstances.

Go! And Rejoice Always Philippians 4:4 (NLT) – “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Introduction: A Command That Seems Impossible If I were to stand before you today and say, “Be joyful—always,” some of you might smile politely, while others might think, “Dean, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-18, John 15:9-11, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 5:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To A Thankful Attitude

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2006

There is a path we can walk so that we can develop a thankful attitude.

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X It is the time of the year that we are called to focus in on things we are to be thankful about. „X I know at times is can seem hard for us to have a thankful attitude because of things that seem to happen around us. „X Things get tough and we seem to lose sight of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promoting What We Have

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

If we fail to recognize what God is doing in our midst, then His blessings may depart from us. Instead of looking at what we "don't" have, we need to look at what we "do" have, and then tell others what God is doing in our church.

I’ve entitled our message today: “Promoting What We Have.” And we’re going to take a look at four points to boldly sharing with others what God is doing in our life and in our church. I once heard it said that you should appreciate what you have, before it becomes what you had.(1) This is an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Holidays A Season Of?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Nov 9, 2016

what are the holidays a season of

What are the holidays a season of, is it a season for sending time with family, is it a season for eating favorite food, or are the holidays a time of forgetting your problems? What are the holidays a season of, (first, second, third, it's a: 1. Season To Rejoice. What are the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The First Fruits

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 21, 2005

In the offering of the first fruits, the Jewish worshiper thanked God for deliverance, acknowledged his dependence on God, and delighted in God’s blessings.

Lessons From The First Fruits Deut. 26:1-11 INTRO.: This week we celebrate an annual Day of Thanksgiving. We observe it in remembrance of the "first" Thanksgiving, which was celebrated at Plymouth colony in 1621 by the first settlers in America. In spite of what historical revisionists tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consecration And Celebration

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2010

Confession leads to consecration and celebration! When we get right w/ God we cannot help but rejoice. It's time God's people got back to singing on the wall. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Consecration and Celebration Nehemiah 10-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ConsecrationCelebration.html Chapter 9 was all about confession as the people got right with God. ill.--one day a lady approached CH Spurgeon and asked for prayer for her problem with exaggeration. He said, sure, I'll ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful People Don't . . .

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 29, 2001

Thankful people are grateful, generous, and remember the gracious hand of God.

“Thankful People Don’t . . .” Luke 17:11-17 Earlier in this century thank-you notes were an art form, consider the following, “In regard to thank-you notes, it is best to recognize a gift with an immediate note of thanks. Unlike arriving at a party, there is no such thing as being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: *other

God’s Provision

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 14, 2022

What is that thing in your life that keeps stealing your joy?

God’s Provision Philippians 4:10-11 This next part of Philippians goes from verse 10 - 19 but we will be looking and just two of those verses this morning. The subject is contentment. Content = sufficient for one’s self, independent of external circumstances, satisfied with one’s lot, with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Celebration

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Celebrating the goodness of God

VICTORY CELEBRATION Psalm 149 A chauffeur in a big, black, limousine, was sailing down the interstate at 105 miles an hour. A State Trooper pulled him over, got out, leaned into the window of the car and said, "Do you realize that you were going 105 miles an hour?" The chauffeur said, "Yes sir, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 24, 2001

Four keywords describe why we as Christians we give thanks to our incredible God.

Thanksgiving Day 2000 Sermon Reasons to give thanks. BY Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Text: Deut.16:13-17 One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 20, 2005

Giving thanks loosens the grip of our anxious clenched fists, so that we might let go of ourselves and receive the fullness of God’s Spirit. Five steps toward learning to give thanks.

A few miles south of downtown Atlanta, away from the tall, shiny, steel and glass buildings, a street corner is occupied by a short, unassuming, old building made of brick and stone. It’s a church building. When I lived in Atlanta, early every weekday morning a line formed outside this building—a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank You Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

As we all know in just a few days this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving.

As we all know in just a few days this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Americans as well as Hispanics will celebrate this day in the same fashion. This is a day when everyone will clear their agenda, and everyone will find the time to come together and enjoy an opulent dinner. This is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Always Give Thanks

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 18, 2001

In a time of war and acts of terrorism, is it appropriate time to give thanks? I believe everyday of our lives is a time to give thanks.

Always Give Thanks  This week our nation gives thanks for all our bountiful blessings  This year, some will find it hard to give thank in the midst of such tragedies  In a time of war and acts of terrorism, some would say that it is not a time to give thanks  But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational