Sermons on Thanksgiving 2018:

Are You Thankful

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 26, 2012

The Thanksgiving Holiday gives each of us the perfect opportunity to help transform lives that are only known for busyness… into lives that are known for thankfulness and compassion. God wants nothing more than for us to be a people of thanksgiving.

Video… Forget something SLIDE#1 Prayer On Thursday each of us will be gathering together with our friends and families. And hopefully we will remember to do more than just sit down to eat a meal… yell at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Greedy Eyes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 20, 2012

Jesus talks a lot about guarding our eyes because it happens to be the door for our body!

Greedy eyes! Numbers 11:6”but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!" Jesus talks a lot about guarding our eyes because it happens to be the door for our body! Jesus said: “The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Thank You! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2017

Making sure we are thankful for the things God has blessed us with!

Romans 1:20- For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Does thanking someone come to us naturally, or do we need to be coaxed into thanking others? How about when it comes to God? Can we be intentional in thanking God and others?

Attitude of Gratitude The topic chosen for the month is Attitude with Gratitude. We all know that Thankfulness is important, but still, it is necessary for us to be constantly reminded about this fact. I like statistics. So, whenever I get a topic, I try to do some research into it. This time I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Talking Heart

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 6, 2013

Oh that men would not let their heart dictate to their mouth all of their feelings. Concentrate more on living a life of thanksgiving and thanks living.

Your Talking Heart 1 Ts. 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (KJV) 18 Dad gracias en todo; porque ésta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús. (RVG04) IL.: A cowpoke was driving his pick up through Wyoming. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014

Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Gospel's Beauty More Clearly Recognized Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2014

Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on how the Church can simplify its approach so that the Gospel rings true to the modern ear.

Thanksgiving Day 2014 The Joy of the Gospel The reading from Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, sums up what we should be doing today, and every day, “bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Loaded - Pt. 2 - Benefit 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 29, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

Loaded Pt. 1- Benefit 2 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy and because the writers understand that He responds to grateful people. With that said there are times when we must make the conscious choice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring God’s Investment-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014

1 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Thanksgiving place-setting ideas: ‘If you could invite anyone for Thanksgiving dinner, Who would it be? & Why? What would they discover about you? What are you most thankful for this year? 5 things for which you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God’s Investment-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014

2 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-II—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: A young man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older gentleman with a post card in his hand. "Sir, I'm sorry to bother you," the gentleman started. "But could you address this post card for me? My arthritis is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God’s Investment-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014

3 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-III—1Timothy 1:12-17 Need: Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment/charge. We must recognize the gravity of God’s investment. We must be made aware of the investment made to our responsibility with the Gospel. When do we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013

The roots of faith in the work of Christ on the Cross enable us to withstand the strong winds and storms of life.

Colossians 2:6-15 “Rooted in the Faith” INTRODUCTION During the football season a sub-specie of Homo sapiens arises called the armchair quarterback. These are people who may or may not have ever played football, and may or may not know how to throw a football, but do know how to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Show Your Thankfulness

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 18, 2017

A message on how to show the LORD how thankful you are for His blessings in your life.

How to Show You Are Thankful Scripture Reference: Luke 17:11-19 Preached at Ebenezer Church on November 20, 2016 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration— Someone wrote this list of things for which he was Thankful. "I am thankful for: The taxes I pay - because it means I’m ...read more

Denomination: *other

Gratitude Comes From Attitude

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 18, 2017

What we remember is a choice and gratitude is an attitude. Choose the things that bring thankfulness not those that elicit anger, regret and sadness.

A few years ago I had a conversation with a man that I knew at church. He had lost his business when fire gutted his store, and because he had no insurance, starting over was difficult. Moreover, he also was recently divorced and had lost custody of his children except that he was permitted to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

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