Sermons on Thanks Living:

Saying Thanks

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Having a thankful attitude is so important in our Christian walk, it helps us mature into what God wants us to become.

INTRO: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thankful People Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2011

How do we show God that we are truly thankful people?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Did you get enough to eat over the Thanksgiving holiday? My scale said GET OFF! • As I reflect on the issue of be thankful I want to share a few things I am thankful for. • I am thankful that there are not twice as many congressmen and half as many doctors. • I am thankful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2019

Contentment is the key to overcoming consumerism and materialism. Contentment comes from learning to be thankful, thrifty, generous, and focused.

A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” 3. One boy wrote, “On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Returning Thanks Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 21, 2006

What does it mean to return thanks? The could be the one thing that God uses to help us recognize that He is the source of it all!

Returning THANKS Luke 17:11-19 When I was little, we didn’t go to church much. I don’t remember anyone ever “asking the blessing” around our table. I guess we just ate like hogs, with no thought of thanking God for his provision. The only times I recall “grace” being said before a meal was when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Called To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2017

A little different look at thanksgiving. If we are thankful for God's blessing, what we doing to be a blessing to others, thereby increasing the thanksgiving, glory and praise being returned to God?

2 Corinthians 9:10–15 (NKJV) Ever wonder how family fights begin on Thanksgiving? (show picture of pie with slice out of the middle). In fact we often think of Thanksgiving as a day of excesses. You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show what true thankfulness for all of God’s blessings looks like.

INTRODUCTION -ILL: Thanksgiving Prayer One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the turkey and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 20, 2023

(Pastor's note: Pastor this is a message to help set the stage of the heart for deeper worship.) Worship only happens when the gratitude inside pours out.

“Give Thanks” How do you put Christ at the center of your worship? One sure way to enjoy worship every time, be it private or the corporate experience, is to make sure that worship is actually happening. Many try to chase connection with God but miss it because they don’t know the key factor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Barriers To Thankfulness

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

A look at the mechanics of ingratitude and a challenge to overcome them.

Barriers to Thanksgiving 1. Sam asked Tom for loan of $2,000...Tom said "positively no" a. In 1928 when your business dropped, who gave you $10,000 to keep you from being wiped out? "you did" b. In 1931, who took your daughter to Florida because you couldn?t get away? "you did" c. In 1933, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

what it means to have a thankful heart

Dec. 3, 2000 Colossians 3:15-17 “A thankful heart” INTRODUCTION Eight things to be thankful for: Be grateful... * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist