Sermons on thank offering:

A Thankful Hope Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

A sermon series in Colossians tracing the word "Eucharisteo = to give thanks." This message reveals Paul’s thankfulness for the hope of the Colossians.

A Thankful Faith • Colossians 1:3-8 SERIES INTRODUCTION: meaning of “eucharist = to give thanks” INTRODUCTION: Often times when we give thanks, we focus upon the blessings we have RECEIVED which are often times TEMPORARY. In this passage, Paul gives thanks for the blessing OF OTHERS which are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Prayer Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009

This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 23, 2009

Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity with a Thankful Spirit

The Value Of A Thankful Spirit Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity With A Thankful Spirit Text: Deut. 8:1-20 Deut. 8:1-20 Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honest Thanks

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 24, 2009

Is our thankfulness, honestly thankful? A brief look at thankfulness at a thanksgiving service

One morning a woman who was a known atheist stepped out of her home on the hillside and was taken back by what a beautiful morning it was. The Cook Inlet sparkled, the air was fresh and crisp, the sky was a blue as she had ever seen it and Denali loomed over the whole scene. She was so overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks Giving!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 28, 2009

The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new ho

Thanks A. The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new hospital." The irate Ford was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment And Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013

The final message in the series on the Ten Commandments. This covers the 8th and 10th. The ideas are to be content with what we have and thankful to God for everything.

This is the last message in a series on the Ten Commandments that I preached recently. A lot of explanation of the focus of the message can be found in the Introduction that I posted on this site. So, here we go with commandments 8 and 10. Exodus 20:15 "You shall not steal. At the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 7, 2014

A timely message about giving thanks. Great for thanksgiving time or anytime. Powerful.

Title: Giving Thanks Text: Psalms 100 Psalms 100:1-5 A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! (2) Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. (3) Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; [89] We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Thanking Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2013

A sermon about gratitude and thanksgiving.

"Thanking Jesus" Luke 17:11-19 When my mom was 5 years old her mother died due to complications during pregnancy. When my mom was 6 years old her father died. So, my mom went to live with a cousin and her brother--my uncle Jack-- went to live with an aunt. And so my mom and her brother grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2013

The ten lepers had a real problem that required real healing. Jesus blesses them, why did not all ten come back to give thanks?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Governor Bradford made what many would call the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth. • The life and voyage the Pilgrims experienced was tough. • They lost over half of the people they started, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanking Hard

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 27, 2013

Sometimes it does not make sense to be thankful. But it is always the will of God. If we can thank God in the hard times, and keep a right attitude, He will reward us with blessings that we never expected.

Thanking Hard Mark 6:34-44----Central Text Hard times---the disciples treasury only had 200 pennies (possibly the value of $32 in today's economy) and only one boy out of 20,000 people had any food on their person. It would have been a miracle to have bought food for 20,000 people for that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 1, 2013

Thank God! 1. For His revelation. 2. For His relationships. 3. For His righteousness. 4. For His rescue.

Thank God! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 24, 2013 *I love this time of year. But as Christians, we could celebrate Thanksgiving every day. *Donald Davis says that his kindergarten teacher liked to celebrate holidays more than once a year. Her name was Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Everyone has something to be thankful for and as Christians we should be Thanks-Givers!

Quotes: "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~ William Blake "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility." ~C. S. Lewis "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Message for 2013

Is anyone here familiar with the writings of Rudyard Kipling? He is best known for writing RikiTikiTavi and the Jungle Book. At one time Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the world. In fact, his writings were so popular that he was getting ten shillings per word. If you translate into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanks Be To God!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2010

Expressing thanks to God as we consider the fulness of the Trinity of the Godhead.

THANKS BE TO GOD “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 NKJV I. THANKS BE TO GOD THE FATHER! For His indescribable Gift! ”But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2010

As I researched this sermon, I discovered a powerful message in Paul’s thanksgiving that was both simple and profound. What it taught me has changed my entire view of how to give thanks.

There’s a supposedly true story about a family was seated around their Thanksgiving table. As was their custom everyone shared what they were thankful for. From the oldest to the youngest, they each took their turn to express their praise. When they came to the 5 year old in the family, he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ