Sermons on Rejoicing And Thanksgiving:

Whom Are You Inviting To Thanksgiving Dinner?

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 23, 2008

This message speaks to us becoming givers, rather than just takers...

This week is a big week for many families. You’ve been making plans. You’ve invited family over - or maybe you are traveling to see them. The kids will be out of school. Chances are, most of us will do pretty much the same thing. We’ll gather, cook, eat, and rest - with some football thrown in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving: We Cannot Live Without It

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

2008 Thanksgiving Message

This morning, I want us to begin with reading Psalm 136 responsively by having you read the phrase ‘His faithful love endures for ever,’ where it appears. Please stand, as you are able, as we read Psalm 136 responsively. (Slide 1) Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Thankful Life (Thanksgiving 2013)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 22, 2013

Part of being a Christian is living a thankful life. One of the main discriminators that sets us apart from the world should be living a life of thanksgiving. There are four elements that are in this passage that speak of our living a thankful life.

Living A Thankful Life 1 Chron 16:8-13 & 23-36 Intro The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thanksgiving To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2019

Philippians 1:3-8 teaches us to put the fellowship of the gospel at the center of our relationships.

Scripture In January we began a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians follows the letter-writing convention of his day. The pattern was to give the names of the writers and recipients at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving - God, I Thank You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 2, 2015

But yet, without those things which cause us to be thankful, here is Paul, thanking God. Maybe we can learn something from him. For what was Paul thankful?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Jeremiah 2:32; 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (J.B. Phillips) ILL. In 1923 a terrible earthquake hit Japan. The Literary Digest declared, “History knows no disaster which parallels the earthquake & fire that visited Japan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Jeremiah 2:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 22, 2017

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name and what He has done and provided for us.!

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! - Colossians 1:12-1:21 Thanksgiving for Jesus! - Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. - Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-21

Thanksgiving God’s Way

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to be thankful God's way

I. The basis of our Thanksgiving A) Confession: involved recognition of our failure to meet God’s Holy standard - this was done by thanksgiving offerings Leviticus 22:29 and 2 Chron 29:31 - this was done Joshua 7:19, Psalm 51 B) Thanksgiving: the means by which we acknowledge the receipt of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #1- Comparison Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

Series on the three mindsets that affect you being a thankful person

3 Thieves of Thanksgiving Comparison CCCAG November 19th, 2017 Brief explanation of series- three conditions that steal our ability to be a thankful person. Scripture- John 21:18-23 The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Manly Thanksgiving --- The Power Of A Thankful Heart! Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2021

Let me start by making one thing clear. Thanksgiving for the Christian man is much more than just another holiday!  This is an awesome time to teach our families (and remind ourselves) that we should be grateful towards God during this special season (and always).

Thanksgiving is Much More Than a Holiday Let me start by making one thing clear. Thanksgiving for the Christian man is much more than just another holiday!  This is an awesome time to teach our families (and remind ourselves) that we should be grateful towards God during this special season ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Psalm 107:1, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks Be To God (A Prelude To Thanksgiving) Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 21, 2021

THANKSGIVING is a time to give thanks to God for all He is and for all He has done for us. But above and beyond all our earthly blessings let us remember to give thanks to God for the indescribable gift of His Son Jesus Christ.

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 THANKSGIVING is a time to give thanks to God for all He is and for all He has done for us. But above and beyond all our earthly blessings let us remember to give thanks to God for the indescribable gift of His Son Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Exodus 7:10-12, 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Jireh - A Name Of Faith And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 15, 2024

thanksgiving is the natural response to God’s provision. When we see how He meets our needs, even in unexpected ways, our hearts should overflow with gratitude. This is the essence of Thanksgiving: recognizing God as the source of every blessing.

Jehovah Jireh – A Name of Faith and Thanksgiving Intro story: A hunter was deep in the woods, tracking a bear. He had his rifle ready and was determined to bring the bear home. Suddenly, the tables turned—the bear spotted him, let out a mighty roar, and started charging at him! Panicked, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:6, 1 Kings 17:3-4, Matthew 6:11, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon: Happy Thanksgiving - A Season To Be Grateful

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 13, 2025

These psalms of praise are an invitation to bless the Lord for his compassion, which is described as forgiving sins, healing diseases, redeeming life, and showering his people with loving-kindness and tender mercies. It's a season to be grateful!

Sermon: Happy Thanksgiving - A Season to Be Grateful Scripture: Psalms 100: 1-5 “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Exodus 23:14-17, 1 Chronicles 23:30-31, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving Day- Wild Turkey Thanks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 14, 2025

Allowing God to remind us to give thanks in all circumstance and not get our feathers ruffled.

In central America, Turkey can be expensive because of their higher feed costs when farmers raise them, making chicken a more practical choice for Thanksgiving. Speaking of not having turkey, Chef Turkey says, this year, instead of turkey, may I suggest having a honey baked ham for dinner? This ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

Midyear Thanksgiving: Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Mid-year thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline and an expression of humility, acknowledging that without God, we could have done nothing.

MIDYEAR THANKSGIVING: CELEBRATING THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 124:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Deuteronomy 8:10-18 INTRODUCTION: As we stand at the midpoint of the year, it is fitting and wise to pause and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God