Sermons on Thankfulness Gratitude:

Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

to definitively answer the question of Luke 9, “who is Jesus”, with God’s own answer; to encourage Jesus as He begins the journey to Jerusalem where He will die; and finally to demonstrate what can happen when we take time out of life to pray and listen

Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:28-36 April 19, 2009 Intro: Most often, all it really takes to hear God speak to us is that we give Him the opportunity. Last Friday, Good Friday, we set up a devotional journey around the church called “Stations of the Cross”. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Deceptive Delicacies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010

If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Grain Offering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

A bloodless offering - offered by those already covered by the Blood.

THE GRAIN OFFERING. Leviticus 2:1-16. It might be appropriate at this point to consider the significance of the “grain offering” (Leviticus 2). This was a voluntary offering - literally, “a gift” - and Hebrew scholars generally understand that it was offered along with one of the other ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mary's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

Mary of Bethany displays the extravagant nature of worship as she anoints Jesus, and in so doing gives us all the model of the life of a disciple.

Mary is a popular biblical name. As a matter of fact, it was the single most popular name in first century Palestinian culture. One in every five girls born carried the name Mary. Wow! 20% of the women named Mary! Contrast that to the Social Security Administration’s latest “most ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Free Indeed

Contributed by Mari Larson on Nov 12, 2018

Reformation Sunday and also Stewardship Commitment Sunday

We’ve been hearing a lot about freedom lately, and it’s clear from advertisements that there are different ways to define and prioritize our freedoms. Jesus wasn’t a politician, but he was and is accused of being very, even too political. But when he spoke of freedom, he was transcending politics ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelization By Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2014

Our guardian angels work with and for us to protect and encourage; so should we for the world.

October 2, 2014 Holy Guardian Angels Evangelii Gaudium The Scriptures are pretty clear about the existence of guardian angels for us humans. The doctrine of guardian angels developed in the OT, at least partially because of the natural fear we have of seeing or experiencing God and dying of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 19, 2017

In this sermon we look at God's amazing grace and how it upgrades our lives, along with the attitudes that such grace produces in our lives

God’s Amazing Grace There are a lot of words that are misunderstood in today’s culture. Take for instance the word “love.” A lot of people say, “I’m in love,” but in truth it’s more like, “I’m in lust.” But there is one word that we cannot afford to misunderstand, and that’s because it has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Cinco Razones Para Regocijarse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 7, 2024

En este sermón, el Dr. Tow describe cinco razones para regocijarse. Este sermón lo obligará a cultivar una actitud de agradecimiento y lo alentará a ver los acontecimientos de la vida desde una perspectiva eterna.

Cinco Razones Para Regocijarse 7-07-12-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) “Dad gracias al Señor, porque es bueno, porque para siempre es su misericordia”. Al menos cuatro salmos diferentes comienzan con esas palabras. Por supuesto, el mandato de dar gracias se encuentra en toda la Escritura. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Advent Is Approaching Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 19, 2024

Advent is fast approaching. Advent is a time of deeper reflection, a sacred pause, and an opportunity to prepare our hearts for something far more significant: the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the promise of His return.

Advent Is Approaching Introduction As the days grow shorter and the crispness of the air reminds us that winter is near, a familiar sense of anticipation begins to stir. Advent is fast approaching. For the world around us, this season often means rushing headlong into the hustle and bustle of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember The Sacrifice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the selfless sacrifices of service members who died for our country, reflecting on their actions as an embodiment of Christ's teachings about love and sacrifice.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, church. Today, as we gather on Memorial Day weekend, our hearts are filled with gratitude and reverence for those who have selflessly given their lives in service to our country. It is a day to remember the sacrifice—the ultimate sacrifice—made by countless men and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Memorial Day, Sacrificial Love, Gratitude

An Example Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We see David as an example of thankfulness in this passage. We see his thankfulness shine through.

An Example of Thanksgiving A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ps 9:1). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Psalm 9:1 says: 1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Sermon Vii: Trust God And Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that we live in a hostile environment challenges Christians to stay focused on the coming of Christ to receive us unto Himself, to stay away from evil, to stay in touch with God's Will as revealed in God's Holy Word.

IN ALL THINGS TRUST GOD AND GIVE THANKS FOR THE GOOD THAT COMES FROM HIM Things turn out best for folks who trust God because God helps folks who trust Him to make the best of the way things turn out. To trust God in all things is to give thanks in everything. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Doing Thanksgiving Right

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 21, 2022

The Bible says only one in ten will return to praise God for what He has done for me. Nine people were healed, but only one person honored the Lord. Only one person was found to be kneeling at Jesus’ feet, thanking Jesus.

Jesus met ten anonymous people in our story today, we are never told their names. All ten men were soon to die and all ten men were miraculously healed. Only one of the ten came back to thank Jesus. I wonder, if you were one of these ten, would you be a part of the nine who didn’t return to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 103:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Initiating The Turn-12(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2024

12 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-XII—Luke 1:24b-25(:5-25) Attention: Whenever it becomes obvious that Fall is near, I will end-up baking a few Pumpkin Pies. We begin stockpiling the ingredients for multiple pies. I will bake two pies at a time. I use the recipe printed on the Libby’s brand canned pumpkin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Days

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010

Let our Thanksgiving Days be public, purposeful, passionate, and perpetual in remembering the One from whom all blessings flow.

Thanksgiving Days 11/26/06 AM Reading: Psalms 100 Introduction What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving Day? For some Thanksgiving Day is all about the food. Turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, yams, mmm good! For others, Thanksgiving Day means FOOTBALL!!! They stay glued to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ