Sermons on Thanksgiving 2018:

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2009

Can we refuse to ’Thank God’ by worshiping and bowing down when we clearly see that this God is our God forever and ever, and will be our guide, even unto death? There is a warning which follows ~ The favored nation grew deaf to their Lord’s command.

Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Lord, How Great Your Blessing Is!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 25, 2009

Jacob must soon face Esau. Let’s see what his prayer teaches about the Lord’s blessing and thanksgiving. Parts: A. I confess my total unworthiness. B. I cling only to your promises.

Text: Genesis 32:9-12 Theme: O Lord, How Great Your Blessing Is! A. I confess my total unworthiness B. I cling only to your promises Season: Thanksgiving Eve Date: November 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/O-Lord,-How-Great-Your-Blessing-Is_-Genesis32_9-12.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

I Want To Be The One

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

10 were healed, but only 1 returned to thank the Lord. I want to be the one who expresses thanksgiving for all the Lord’s blessings.

As we open our Bibles once again to the Gospel of Luke, we are reminded that it was penned by Luke the physician. Luke, a Greek, was a well educated man who was used of the Lord to pen two books of our New Testament, The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. As Mark had written for the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Thank You: Lepers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 27, 2016

We must cultivate a grateful heart with the Lord and learn the art of “Thank You” to the Lord and to others. Thank You has the power to change our heart and others hearts! It can even transform our daily life and environment.

Video Illustration: Nick Viciuvik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOzsjEmjjHs Series: The Art of Thank You – 10 Lepers Thesis: We must cultivate a grateful heart with the Lord and learn the art of “Thank You” to the Lord and to others. Thank You has the power to change our heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Excusing To Choosing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

From Excusing to Choosing Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us January 6, 2018 – Brad Bailey

From Excusing to Choosing Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us January 6, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro: Welcome to a new year. I believe God created us to enjoy life with seasons…and that which would make time…such as a year. The start of a new year stirs the desire for change. I think ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Believe? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 10, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018 Main point: Implore the position of humility which we as finites creatures should have in regards to our knowledge and which places the difficult question regarding faith in perspective. Intro – Last weekend we gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Prepare For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018 Intro… I have always found energy and excitement in sharing God’s Word …but I’m especially excited today… because we are launching into multiple new seasons…which I will explain more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Used By God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018 Intro Last Sunday… was the start of launching into a new season. Launching into the Gospel of Luke…. Encountering Jesus Launching into Advent season…Luke offers us what we could call the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy That Lies In Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2018

The Joy that Lies in Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 16, 2018

The Joy that Lies in Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 16, 2018 Intro I find that Christmas is like an array of sentiments… loosened and longing for their substance. So this season can be a process of finding our way back to Christmas. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daring To Be Committed (To What Matters Most) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 1, 2018

Daring to be Committed (to What Matters Most) Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – September 30, 2018

Daring to be Committed (to What Matters Most) Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – September 30, 2018 Intro Let me begin with two questions that may help us hear God’s call to us today: Do you understand that some things matter more than others? Do you understand that your earthly life is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bridge To Cross Or A Barrier

Contributed by Michael Adams on Jun 16, 2018

Father's Day 2018, time for father's to take charge. A bridge can be a barrier or a route to safety which is it for you?

Fathers, by the time you’re grown and became husbands and now dads you have encountered many changes. Life hasn’t always been kind. Careers may not have gone as you had planned. You have came upon many obstacles and bridges to cross. How many times have you fought off the distractions? How many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thankful Enough To Be A Servant?

Contributed by Dave Preece on Nov 22, 2006

I shared this sermon a couple of Sundays before Thanksgiving, on the day of a church Thanksgiving dinner.

Are You Thankful Enough . . . To Be A Servant Romans 1:14 NKJV, NLT Philippians 2:5-8 KJV, NIV I always like to open up with something funny. So here it goes. Some of you have probably heard the original version of this joke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Remind Them

Contributed by Matthew Hardwick on Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving service a look into who God is and why he deserves a life style of Thanksgiving

2020-2021 WOW! Unreal! Politics – finances – natural disasters – civil unrest – death toll – COVID – closures – shortages – quarantine – executive orders – riots One glance at a new paper and you can easily see the desperate state our world is in Our homes are being invaded with everything from ...read more

Thanksgiving At Midnight (Lesson From Paul And Silas Inside A Prison Jail)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 30, 2024

Let’s look at Paul and Silas. These two men were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—not for doing wrong, but for doing right. Yet, in the darkest moment of their lives, they didn’t complain. They didn’t wallow in self-pity. They worshiped.

Expository Sermon: “Thanksgiving at Midnight” (Lesson from Paul and Silas inside a Prison Jail) Text: Acts 16:16-40 Theme: Thanksgiving isn’t just for the good times—it’s the key to unlocking God’s power in the hardest moments of life. Key Text: Acts 16:25 – “But at midnight Paul and Silas were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Acts 16:25, John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

A Thanksgiving week sermon

Give Thanks 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Introduction: {The Gum} Missions trip to garbage dump in Tiawana, Mexico ~ 3 10 year olds playing ~ one comes to try out English ~ gives Gum to boy ~ takes it divides it into 3 pieces shares with his 2 friends. We are so blessed - hard for us to be thankful - we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Pentecostal