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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    This Is The Day That The Lord Hath Made

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 19, 2023
     | 4,401 views

    An after Thanksgiving Day sermon, but still with the attitude of giving thanks in mind.

    This is the Day that the Lord Hath Made Text: Psalm 118:24 If you will, please take your Bible’s and open them up to Psalm 118, and our text this morning is going to be verse 24… so Psalm 118:24. If you don’t have a Bible, we invite you to use our Pew Bibles, and you’ll find this passage on page ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,261 views

    The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

    In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Thoughts On Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 1, 2022
     | 1,694 views

    In everything give thanks. How should our thanksgiving be seen by others.

    I. Our Thanksgiving Should be Public 1. In verse 15, “…. turned back, with a loud voice.” 2. Psalm 105:1, 119: 108, 100:4 II. Our Thanksgiving Should be Practical 1. In verse 16, “…giving Him thanks.” 2. How do you show a thankful heart? a. With our life, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 b. With our tithes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Haun avatar

    Today Is The Day For Happiness

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

    "TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Thanksgiving Is An Act Of Faith

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,976 views

    Do you think you are to give thanks for your blessings? What about when things don’t go the way you want? What role does thanks have then?

    Community Thanksgiving Sermon – Thanksgiving is an act of Faith Story to open If you had been a Pilgrim, would you have given thanks? Consider what they had been through, the men and women who broke bread together on that first Thanksgiving in 1621. They had uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Will For Us In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,572 views

    To enumerate 3-fold GOD's Will: (1) be joyful always, (2) pray continually, (3) thank GOD in all circumstances.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is GOD's will for us in CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate 3-fold GOD's Will: (1) be joyful always, (2) pray continually, (3) thank GOD in all circumstances. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (Amplified Bible) Be happy [in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral For A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,867 views

    1. Thank God for her devotion to her family. 2. Thank God for her demonstration of her faith. -She rejoiced in serving. -She relied on the Scripture. -She gave reverence to her Savior.

    Funeral for a Godly Woman: Mrs. Opal Self Proverbs 31:10-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Kilpatrick / McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 10, 2012 *We are going to miss Opal Self. It is always hard to lose someone we love, especially when that someone is someone like Opal. But in the midst of our grief, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Love The Lord Because...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 32,033 views

    Christianity is not a “What’s in it for me?” religion. The Bible views thanks-giving as the sincere overflow of gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thanks-giving is not self-centered; it’s God-centered.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalm 116:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. “What can I do for you, Madam?” Abraham Lincoln asked an elderly lady who had been ushered into his office. Placing a covered basket on his desk she said, “Mr. President, I have come today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Magnify God-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 15, 2025
     | 375 views

    5 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

    To MAGNIFY GOD-V—Psalm 34:6-7(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: The other day, I got in the car to head to the office. As I closed the car-door, I was immediately confronted by the woods in front of me, just beyond the edge of the pastorium’s/parsonage’s property. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    How Can We Be Grateful In All Circumstances?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,236 views

    Giving thanks in all circumstances, which means we give thanks when we are sick, facing severe family problems, and experiencing enormous life difficulties, is certainly not easy! But that is what the apostle Paul commanded us to do. Is it possible? How can we do that?

    Illus.: A father in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty years of misery is enough. "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams. We can't live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How Could I Ask For More?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

    11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    God's Gift - My Gift

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,530 views

    "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15).

    A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Where Are The Nine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    1 out of 10 people thankfu are very poor odds? Are you thankful?

    Where are the NINE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17---19: and JESUS ANSWERING SAID, WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY TO GOD, save this stranger. 19. And he said unto him, ARISE, GO THY WAY: THY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Reasons For Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 436 ratings
     | 32,192 views

    Anyone who can’t find a reason to be thankful to God is not paying attention!

    Thanksgiving PSA 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God." PSA 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. PHIL 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    5 Grains Of Corn

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    Thanksgiving sermon. Thankful for: prosperity, family/friends, Church, Christ, and heaven.

    Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: 5 Grains of Corn Text: Col 3:15-17 Introduction The Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock over 375 years ago knew nothing of the prosperity, which we enjoy today. During that first winter, they dug 7 times as many graves for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene