Sermons on Thanks:

His Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012

Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

(We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2020

I need to submit to "that person?" Seriously? Why?

A man once said: “I am not the boss of my house. I don’t know HOW I lost it. I don’t know WHEN I lost it. I don’t even think I ever had it. But I’ve seen the boss’s job, and I don’t want it.” The text we’re looking at today has been debated for centuries. It seems that the only part anybody is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehoshaphat’s Prayer – Humble, God Honouring, Public And Effective Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 12, 2022

A period of trial or testing will sort out the spiritual fibre of a man. That which confronts on the outside determines what truly resides on the inside. The weakling caves in. The coward hides away in his room pretending.. The unstable person panics, BUT Jehoshaphat prayed!

JEHOSHAPHAT’S PRAYER – HUMBLE, GOD HONOURING, PUBLIC AND EFFECTIVE THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS KING AVAILS MUCH {{2Chronicles 20:1-4 “Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Then some came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:5-6, 2 Chronicles 20:7-9, 2 Kings 23:4-7, 2 Chronicles 6:24-25, 2 Chronicles 6:34-35, 2 Chronicles 20:10-12, 2 Chronicles 20:13, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17, 2 Chronicles 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 23, 2014

Thanksgiving is more than an attitude for a genuine Christian, it is a outpouring of love because of what Christ has done for us and Who He is. Where do you fall along the spectrum from being a thanksgiver to being ungrateful? Examine you heart!

Thanksgiving is coming this Thursday! The word “thank” in its various forms is used over 130 times in the Bible. Thankfulness is a recurring theme! Thank offerings Fellowship offerings of thanksgiving Thankfulness for the righteous acts of others Levites assigned the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Benefits Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Dec 12, 2022

A look into the benefits of being truly grateful.

Benefits of Gratitude Thankfulness glorifies God This alone would be reason to give thanks to God. To bring glory to God is an amazing accomplishment. Our true thankfulness does exactly that… it is not about talking about the blessings as much as it is about the one who gives the blessings… Think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer the centerfold on every table of faith leads us to a far greater understanding than commonly known of our faith and convictions. We abide in the power, love and sound mind of Christ Jesus who revolutionized God's love in a radical movement of faith

LORD, Teach Me To Pray by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, King James Version, KJV [A charge to Timothy]) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Friends

Perspective On Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 14, 2020

This blog gives us three simple perspective on thanksgiving. Be expressive & Be expansive.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This blog gives us three simple perspective on thanksgiving. Be expressive ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 107:1, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving-The Forgotten Holiday

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 19, 2018

It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. What we can do to give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves?

THANKSGIVING-THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. And let's not forget Christmas in July; as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 15:17, Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Psalm 100:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfullness - An Uncommon Attitude Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Thankfulness – An Uncommon Attitude Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Luke 17:11-19 Intro. A. In this series we are looking at good and bad attitudes. Each week we will look at a bad attitude that God wants us to eliminate from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness

A Song Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 16, 2001

The Why, What, and Who of Gratitude

A SONG OF THANKSGIVING My four-year-old likes to say the blessing at mealtimes, usually repeating the same short prayer: "Thank you, God, for this gracious food. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen." One evening, however, he thanked the Lord for the birds, the trees, each of his friends, and asked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

His Mercy Endures Forever

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 4, 2015

Thanksgiving. God's greatest gift to us is His mercy. From His mercy we receive both provision for this life, and through Christ, grace for life in His kingdom, now and forever.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). “His mercy endures forever” Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays. One of the major holidays in America. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Lutheran

"An Attitude Of Gratitude" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 19, 2004

The importance of developing an attitude of gratitude.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches November 21, 2004 “An Attitude of Gratitude” I Thess. 5:16-24 INTRODUCTION: Today I’m going to start out by giving you a little quiz. I will show you an object and you are to tell me what goes with it. (show object in first column) Column 1 Column 2 salt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving To The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on May 28, 2002

“Praise is awaiting you, O God, in Zion; and to you the vow shall be performed.” Psalm 65:1

Theme: Thanksgiving to the Lord Text: Psalm 65; Phil. 4:4-8 It is very important for us to know the way into God’s presence. The Psalmist points out the way that God has ordained: We enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. It is only as we come to God with thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13, Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Habit Of Gratitude

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 22, 2011

Having an attitude of gratitude begins with trusting God and keeping in constant prayer to Him.

The Habit Of Gratitude Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:6 I received an email recently, promoting a motivational book on the subject of gratitude. What really impressed me was the quote which inspired the writing of this book. The quote is attributed to a woman by the name of Vivian Green, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting In The Thanksgiving Chair Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 20, 2009

We need to spend more time in the Thanksgiving Chair

INTRODUCTION • CLICK TO PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As you live your life each moment, is it not easy to forget that we are to be thankful for so much? • I like the way the video clip brings an awareness of how we are to be in a constant state of thankfulness. • Today we are going to spend some time in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ