Sermons on Thankful:

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002

The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002

In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Mom!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2004

Motherhood is a major job. God’s commandment to honor our fathers and mothers invites us to explore the benefits and blessings they bring to us.

Thanks, in part, to my Mother, I had a drug problem when I was young. I was drug to church for Bible class on Sunday morning, and then drug to worship services and then drug to church again on Sunday evening. I was drug to Wednesday night Bible studys. I was also drug to gospel meetings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15, 2 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful For The Gift

Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on May 18, 2004

Are You Thankful for What Christ Did On the Cross for You? It was Crafted By You--But Carried By Him!

Thankful For The Gift! St. Augustine said, “First You Believe—Then You Understand!” Tonight many of us believe what Jesus did for us on the Cross—but sometimes we can’t understand it or what it means for us! Oswald Chambers said, "All of Heaven is very interested in the cross of Christ, All Hell ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Psalm 51:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Will Of God: Thankfulness

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

Giving thanks, in every situation, is always in the will of God for His children

“The Will of God” ‘Thankfulness’ I Thes. 5: 18 Introduction · Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks, Dad!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003

Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Learning To Be Thankful" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 27, 2003

From these ten lepers we can learn some valuable lessons about being thankful.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 46 “Learning To Be Thankful!” Luke 17:11-19 Ingratitude denotes immaturity, either physical or spiritual. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

This is the ninth and final message in a nine part series from Colossians. It deals with giving God prise and adoration for His gifts to us.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 3: 15, 17; 4:1-2 Title: Give Thanks to God Date: August 18, 2002 Introduction: An attitude of gratitude changes everything. It will be a sweeter home when those that abide there have a spirit of thankfulness. A thankful heart is a powerful influence ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Thankful

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A Thanksgiving Message

BE YE THANKFUL Ephesians 5:20 INTRO: There was a television show broadcast many years ago in which the emcee gave boxes of candy to the contestants. They didn’t know it, but for everyone who said “thank you” there would be an extra $500. The emcee gave out seven boxes of candy before a girl said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Heaven

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

This has been the most difficult year of my of life with Elizabeth’s going to be with the Lord. Therefore on this Thanksgiving, what am I thankful for?

This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Sunday and it is customary that the pastor bring a message on Thanksgiving, on giving thanks. So as I considered what the Lord would have me share with you today, I began to ask myself the question: what am I thankful for? Obviously ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Are The Thankful?

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005

Thanksgiving Message

INTRODUCTION: In our text ten lepers are healed but only one returns to give the Lord Jesus the proper thanks for his healing touch upon them. If you figure it out percentage wise, only one out of ten, or 10% came back to thank Christ for what He had done. Lets not be guilty of being part of that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Church Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006

We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanks Offering

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2005

Christians are the temple that God cares about today... The Lord has given Christians their Spiritual gifts, talents and all the resources they need to be a temple of worship that expresses to all who see their lives that they are children of God sold out

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Chronicles 29:16 Title: A Thanks Offering Theme: What Do Christians have to Be Thankful For? Introduction: Our opening text today is something that every born-again Christian should take to heart. (Thru the Bible) Everything Christians have is given to them from God, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Threefold Thanks

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving Emphasis or other. Powerful Message of How we can be thankful most of all for Jesus The Way ,The Truth, The Life. Help from Satans Detours, Saved by Simple Details, Safely Delivered to heaven

Threefold Thanks John 14-5-6 We have much to be thankful for. Just a handful of some of the things we can be thankful for : Love, Peace, Freedom, Strength, Eternal Life and more… But above all else we have to be thankful for… it is Jesus that we can most… give thanks for. He alone is the way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist