Sermons on Thankful:

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

86,400 Seconds: A Gift Of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

God gives us 86,400 seconds every day. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.”

86,400 Seconds: A Gift of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Introduction: Today, I want to talk about the precious gift God gives us every single day: 86,400 seconds. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.” In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude, but the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Comes With The Morning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2024

Psalm 30:1-12 teaches believers to thank God for answered prayer, especially for deliverance from death.

Introduction Martin Luther was one of the most important figures of the Protestant Reformation. Throughout his life, he experienced many serious health crises. One of the most notable instances occurred in 1527, during a challenging period for him personally and professionally. In the summer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Storms Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Perhaps the most difficult thing to do in life is to thank God in difficult times, when the Storms of Life comes pounding down, however Ephesians 5:20 says we are to be "giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord J

Introduction Perhaps the most difficult thing to do in life is to thank God in difficult times, when the Storms of Life comes pounding down, however Ephesians 5:20 says we are to be "giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Scripture 17 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Eve Sermon

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

God wants our lives to be characterized by thankfulness, by a thankful spirit, tonight I want to share TWO LITTLE TIDBITS IF I MAY THAT WILL HELP YOU TO DEVELOP THIS KIND OF DISPOSTION AND CHARACTER. ONE CHARACTERIZED BY THANKSGIVING…(One is easy to apply, one perhaps not so easy, but doable.)

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, 17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.. Perhaps this is one of the hardest commands the bible gives us… In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Grace And Peace Given To Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a thankful heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to thank GOD every now and then and everytime we can for He's GOOD ALL THE TIME IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a thankful heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to thank GOD every now and then and everytime we can for He's GOOD ALL THE TIME IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified Bible) Grace (favor and spiritual blessing) be to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Iv: Gratitude Changes Attitude For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Gratitude changes the attitude of those Pilgrims who celebrated the very first Thanksgiving in America and, upon reflection on how far our country advanced since then, may gratitude permeate our lives as it did theirs.

GRATITUDE CHANGES ATTITUDE FOR THE BETTER Colossians 3:15-17 We all know the story of the coming to America by the Pilgrims in 1621. Perhaps you, like I, have visited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Tools Of The Faith Part 2 : Rejoice, Pray And Find God’s Peace! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 16, 2010

In all situations the Peace of God is avaliable to all who will bring their concerns to Him.

Sermon 200610 I’d like to say that as someone who’s been living as a Christian for two thirds of my life that I’ve got it completely sussed, that when it comes to tools of the faith I never forget to use the right one and that I know just how to use it. BUT! Mate you’d worry sheep, they shoot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Apart From The Lord

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 13, 2013

A Thanksgiving message reflecting on Psalm 16:2 - Apart from the Lord I have no good thing.

Dakota Community Church October 13, 2013 Apart From the Lord Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
    I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
    in whom is all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

If We Say Heaven

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove that we need to acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:31 (Amplified Bible) 11:31 And they reasoned and argued with one another, If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering God’s Will

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2011

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do - where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those

Opening illustration: A young man facing the future and unsure of what the next year would bring, concluded, “Nobody knows what God’s will is.” Is he right? Does a lack of certainty about the future translate into not knowing God’s will? The concept of knowing God’s will is often limited to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing From Leprosy And Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2022

Just as leprosy could and did kill in the time of Christ, so sin kills the life of the soul in every age of man.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2022 What was the worst part of leprosy in the days of Christ and even millennia before and after? I believe that the skin condition and other physical ailments were horrible experiences, as well as knowing there was no human cure. But the worst part seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

Remember The Lord

Contributed by David Edward Ray on Jun 6, 2019

How quickly we forget the Lord after He has rescued us from sure destruction. Or how we take credit for our own deliverance and forget to give God thanks and glory. This is a short message that encourages believers to Remember the Lord for all of His goodness towards them.

Remember the Lord Johnny missed the train that would have taken him to see his favorite Football team play on Saturday. Running behind, he frantically started driving to the match. As he approached the stadium, there wasn’t a parking space to be found, anywhere. Not wanting to miss the opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 107:23-32, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul And The Church Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

The ministry can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs, and it all has to do with the people. How does one endure the ministry? He must truly love the church. See the example of Paul.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 2: A Preacher and a Church October 14, 2012 Romans 1:8-13 Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

From The Party At Bethany To The Peace At Ephraim

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

When was the last time that you connected the dots and realized that you’re being here today is because of what Jesus did on the cross for you? How have you expressed your gratitude and praise?

From the party at Bethany to the peace at Ephraim Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-11 After Jesus raised Lazarus to life the village of Bethany went ballistic. A man named Simon the Leper threw a party in honor of Jesus with Lazarus at the head table. I think we can assume that Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed