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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Give Thanks

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,536 views

    We are called to live with grateful hearts every day, not just on Thanksgiving

    Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2001 Introduction GIVE THANKS Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak say I am strong And now let the poor say I am rich Because of what the lord has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give Thanks For Who He Is

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    We paused as a nation this week to give thanks. Let us give thanks not just for what God has done for us, but for Who He is!

    In 1789, our nation’s first President, George Washington, issued the following proclamation: <I>Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christians Should Give Thanks To God

    Contributed by Tom Maines on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 76,409 views

    Learning to thank God in everything will change the life of the Christian

    Sermon: November 18, 2001 By Tom Maines – Pastor of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church Title: Why Christians Should Give Thanks To God Text: Psalms 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Introduction: Have we, as Christian, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Inventory Of Our Life

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,472 views

    Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

    "Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Praise The Lord, Oh My Soul

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    An inductive exploration of my experiences of God’s blessings that leads others to reflect on their own reasons for giving thanks to God.

    Introduction: This week our nation dedicated a day to expressing gratitude. Families gathered to share laughter and good food. The turkeys were roasted and the pumpkin pies were devoured as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving should be a time of reflection – a time of looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How Could I Ask For More?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

    11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

    How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks For The Things You Have Done

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    An exploration of what we all have that we can be thankful for, inspite of our life situation.

    Thanks For The Things You Have Done Ephesians 1:3-14 A father and his son were seated at the dining room table, while the mother was finishing the final preparations on the family’s dinner. While the father and son were seated, the father asked the son if he would say the prayer for the meal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 353 ratings
     | 50,809 views

    A thankful spirit is a distinguishing feature of a Christian.

    Thanksgiving is coming up, as you all know. When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Well, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. At least, that’s what most people think of. But in the past few years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gratitude

    Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 35,041 views

    True gratitude follows when we understand all that Christ has done.

    Gratitude Luke 17: 11 – 24 Thanksgiving Day, October 11, 1999 One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One Thankful Man

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    Christians must thank Jesus for everything He does for them.

    Text: Luke 17:11-19 Title: One Thankful Man ETS: Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to thank Him. ESS: We must thank Jesus for everything He does for us. OSS: I want all people to be thankful to God for what He does for them. PQ: Why should we be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grateful For Grace

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    David's treatment of Saul's son, Mephibosheth, is an example of why we should be thankful for God's grace.

    Grateful for Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-8 Introduction Sally tells this true story: I heard the door open and slam shut at the back of the church. An exasperated young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. "Sorry I'm late!" he offered with no explanation. I wondered: Who is this stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Good

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon on the theme of God

    The pastor’s points Cedar Lodge Baptist Church Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor He Is Good Psalms 136.1 November 19, 2000 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Thanksgiving is nigh! For many it will mean a day of family gatherings, turkey, dressing, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Portion With The Great

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    An exposition of the text describing the awful burdens Jesus lifts off those who come to him.

    A Portion With the Great Isaiah 53.1-10 November 22, 2000 Thanksgiving is this week. It is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. It is also the first Sunday in Advent (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.) It is a time when we look back to the first Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Victory Celebration

    Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 171 ratings
     | 25,094 views

    Celebrating the goodness of God

    VICTORY CELEBRATION Psalm 149 A chauffeur in a big, black, limousine, was sailing down the interstate at 105 miles an hour. A State Trooper pulled him over, got out, leaned into the window of the car and said, "Do you realize that you were going 105 miles an hour?" The chauffeur said, "Yes sir, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist