Sermons on Thanking Him:

Buried With Him, Raised With Him (Baptism Of The Lord, January 8, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

We always associate a hearse with death. What about baptism? How do we look at baptism? Doesn’t baptism represent death to an old way of life and the beginning of new life as a new creature in Christ? Paul said it did!

BURIED WITH HIM, RAISED WITH HIM Text: Romans 6:1 – 6, 13 - 14 Romans 6:1-6  What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?  (2)  By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?  (3)  Do you not know that all of us who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6, Romans 6:13-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

If you knew you had only 30 days left to live, what would you change?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is imperative (not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1, Philippians 3:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him? Series

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 22, 2007

Focusing on studying Jesus can, if we let it, blind us from knowing him.

DO YOU KNOW HIM? In 1985 neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote a book describing some of the case histories of his patients who had disorders. One of the, a man with visual agnosia, was the origin was the book’s title, The Man who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. It’s a funny title, and kind of a funny ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know Him 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010

Paul is asking God to give us spiritual eyes to understand the hope we have been called to. What is the hope we have been called to? Is it Sunday morning Church attendance and trying to be good people?

Dakota Community Church November 7, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 2 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Gratitude In The Shade Of The Cross!

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Apr 14, 2009

A new look at the story of 10 lepers

GRATITUDE IN THE SHADE OF THE CROSS! Luke 17:11-19 Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fundamental Gratitude Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Life has felt "blah" for the past year and a half. We've got pandemic fatigue. What do we do about it?

Fundamental Gratitude Living a Life of Thankfulness / General Thanksgiving / Genesis 8   • Several conversations and forums talking about a sense of fatigue, lack of interest in favorite activities, “flat, blah.” • Some research uncovers what psychologists are calling “pandemic fatigue.” It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:13-16, Genesis 8:20, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 4:4, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Grateful Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 2, 2023

Although we know that we should cultivate an attitude of Gratitude to God and to Man, the problem is that we are more inclined to grumble and complain, while there may be ten things for which we be Grateful for, we tend to focus on the one thing that irks us.

Let's thank God, please don't be an ungrateful child. Let’s give him Thank, Father I thank you, in you I put my Faith, trust and hope and you who didn’t allow me to be put to shame. Remember Hannah put her faith upon the Lord that day as she prayed... THAT SAME GOD didn’t put her to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Oct 4, 2025

Why we should be worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season — and what we can do to cultivate that kind of worship.

A Grateful Heart Summary: Why we should be worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season — and what we can do to cultivate that kind of worship. Opening Transparency OK, a little transparency here. I’ve read Psalm 100 many times before. I felt led to preach on it, but honestly, I couldn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

They Bowed Down And Worshiped Him

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2025

A sermon for Epiphany of the Lord Sunday.

Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany Sunday. Now, what do we mean by that? Epiphany really is that same word as in, “Wow, I just realized something I had never thought of before! I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a revelation, a moment of insight, when what was previously muddy or confusing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Would You Know Him? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 18, 2023

Jesus makes average, everyday believers a priority, and through His suffering, He demonstrates His love for us, opening our hearts and minds to the Scriptures.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to dive into an awesome story from the Bible that happened on the same day Jesus came back to life. It's about two regular people, just like you and me, who had an encounter with Jesus that changed their lives. The main idea is that Jesus cares about each one of us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Topics: Divine Recognition, Messiah Belief, Spiritual Enlightenment, Jesus' Teachings

Angels Of God Met Him Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.”

Angels of God met him….. Life of Jacob – Part 2 Genesis 32:1 “….and the angels of God met him. “ There is something beautiful which happens when we follow the road that God shows us, watch what the scripture says, “…and the angels of God met him.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Him Reign Supreme

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 10, 2007

Our text in Col. 3:15-17 is all about letting Christ reign supreme in our lives. Here is what we should do/must do: 1- Let the peace of Christ rule 2- Let the word of Christ dwell 3- Let the name of Christ live

INTRO.- eHarmony.com. Have you ever heard of it? They advertise on TV all the time. Here is what their website says: eHarmony is America’s #1 trusted relationship service. That may be but where does the Lord come in? Don’t people realize that the Lord knows more about relationships than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Is It About Giving Thanks?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“What is it about Giving Thanks?” Luke 17:11-19 Every holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year and that’s awesome. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, someone with major depression or a severe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting To Know Him 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 31, 2010

Getting to know Him is the key to avoiding legalism.

Dakota Community Church October 31, 2010 Getting to Know Him Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Love Is Not An Entitlement. Hence Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

The sense of entitlement is one of the major problems Christians suffer with. Knowledge can enhance this sense of entitlement. We need to turn it around to an attitude of Thanksgiving instead

Love is not an Entitlement: Hence Let us Give Thanks You are gathered here to learn about the Legal requirements for NGOs and Churches. Understanding and abiding to the Legal requirements are essential for our organisations. They keep us out of trouble and helps us to focus on fulfilling our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:1-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Numbers 11:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational