Sermons on Servers Appreciation:

Fundamental Gratitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It is an offering of thanks for the grace we have received. It is a reciprocal practice, where we receive God's grace and offer it back to Him and others.

You know, these past few years we've lost a lot of famous legends. It makes us all stop and think about what really matters in life. We all want to live a life that means something, right? A life that leaves a mark. But what makes a life meaningful? The Bible tells us it's all about gratitude. When ...read more

Topics: Appreciation, Thankfulness, Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing

Who Is Better Than Our Father In Heaven?

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Appreciation to God

“Who is better than our Father in Heaven?” "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Helen Keller. The issues of life do not seize because your tired, in life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-2—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Gave Thanks

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 21, 2009

The one leper who returned to give thanks encourages me to be thankful in 6 ways.

One Gave Thanks November 22, 2009 I heard about an episode of the Simpsons, where the family was sitting down for supper and Homer asked Bart to give thanks before the meal. Bart bowed his head and said, “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves… so thanks for nothing.” Now to some people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thankful For What? Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 12, 2016

Let's focus on what we have instead of what we want- and be thankful for it.

Introduction A. David's Great Song of Thanksgiving. (1) He encourages himself to give thanks for daily. (2) He reminds himself of the many benefits God has given him. B. The Pilgrims Remembered God's Benefits. (1) They arrived November11, 1620, on the rock coast of Cape Cod. (2) They came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember What He Has Done

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 29, 2014

Joshua erected 2 pillars from stones of Jordan's riverbed as a memorial of what God had done for Israel. As we look at Israel's memorial stones we too should be remember what He has done for us.

Remember What He Has Done Joshua 4:1-9 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. It is observed every year on the last Monday of May and originated following the Civil War to commemorate the Union ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Noid... Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2021

Avoid the noid? Lift up your head... We must discipline our attitudes to be pleasing to God. The last days will pose some terrible obstacles to pleasing God. Many are demanding entitlements.

AVOID THE NOID? TODAY’S ATTITUDES? UNTHANKFULNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We live in a day where so many are living in a life style of SELF-ABSORPTION and demanding ENTITLEMENTS. Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-8, Luke 15:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Music And The Anointing

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Appreciating the role of a music minister

MUSIC & THE ANOINTING BISHOP DAVID IBELEME Unity/Agreement => Anointing - Ps. 133; 2 Chronicles 5:11ff. Agreement = harmony + symphony (musical terminologies) The anointing = Glory of God = God’s Manifest presence Every advantage of Unity/Agreement is available through music. Therefore Music ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Upholding The Man Of God

Contributed by Scottie Allen on Oct 9, 2007

Pastor’s Appreciation Sermon

Exodus 17:8-13 I. Israel attacked by the Amalekites. (A) Amalek was the grandson of Esau. Full of the hate of his forefathers. So the Amalekites, who were actually Israel’s family, came to fight with Israel. The book of Deuteronomy tells us that the attacked the “hindmost…even all that were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23: “the Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want. Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 17, 2010

In this sermon series, we discover some truths that we've taken fort granted concerning this wonderful and familiar Psalm. In this one, we learn that God's supply for his sheep is unlimited!

TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. . .” SERIES: Pause TOPIC: God’s provision / self control OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 7, 2010 PROP.: God’s abundant provision leaves us not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon Iii: . . . With A New Appreciation For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

When seeking to do God's Will on earth as it is done in Heaven, mature Christians realize that only by God's grace are we saved and that also it is only by God's grace that we are empowered to serve Him to the best of our ability.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A NEW APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF GOD’S GRACE So thrilled was he by his new appreciation for the gift of God’s grace that Dwight L. Moody left his study ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Life Is Beautiful! Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 25, 2004

Appreciate the beauty of life loved by God

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! Part 2 Grasping a Full Life Series January 25, 2004 GIBC, Vancouver, BC And the LORD God formed a man’s body from the dust of the ground and breathed into it the breath of life. And the man became a living person. Genesis 2:7 (NLT) If you could tap Jesus’ phone line and hear His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ministry Of The Minister

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 2, 2001

Word of Encouragement on Clergy Appreciation Day

The Ministry of the Minister Titus 1:1-4 I was reading in a recent edition of SBC Life an article by Pastor Charles Lowry and he asked this question: "Do you get too much encouragement?" Are you one of those people that just gets too much encouragement? When you get up and go in to work in the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4, Titus 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2000

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christian fathers should be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to the 21, I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ