Sermons on Thanksgiving List:

Favored By Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008

This message attempts to stir up an attitude of thanksgiving for fathers who took the task of fatherhood seriously, sacrificing themselves for their families.

Favored By Faithful Fathers Text: Prov.17: 6 Intro: Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Valley Community Church, in Orange County, California, gives five biblical qualities that he dubs “God’s Model For Manhood.” These qualities are as follows: 1. COMPASSION; Men who put People before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thankful Heart

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 22, 2014

Calling people from the life of the world to a new life of thanksgiving. Please fill free to use any of the sermon as needed.

The Thankful Heart God sent his only son to this world, he came to love and give forgiveness, he lived and he died to buy our pardons. We have so much to be thankful for. I have the breath of life in me; and you have the breath of life in you, and an opportunity to serve God in a way that is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:7

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful For God's Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018

We are a few days away from Thanksgiving, hopefully a time that we are grateful for the things that God has done for us.

Being Thankful for God’s Grace Ephesians 5:19, John 4 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we are a few days from Thanksgiving. A time many will gather with family and hopefully give thanks for the things God has done for us. If we just gather and we do not give thanks, it would not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Nazarene

A Wise Use Of Time

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2015

Three negatives negated, and three positives endorsed. Redeeming the time. The Holy Spirit and the word of Christ. An exhortation to praise and thanksgiving.

A WISE USE OF TIME. Ephesians 5:15-20. Despite popular opinion, the Christian “life” or Christian “walk” is not a style of living or a level of morality that we must first attain before we can ever be recognised as true Christians. On the contrary, the Christian “walk” or the Christian “life” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Oct 4, 2025

Why we should be worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season — and what we can do to cultivate that kind of worship.

A Grateful Heart Summary: Why we should be worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season — and what we can do to cultivate that kind of worship. Opening Transparency OK, a little transparency here. I’ve read Psalm 100 many times before. I felt led to preach on it, but honestly, I couldn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Only One Said, "Thank You!!!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 14, 2006

This message deals with the responsibility that comes from being blessed by God to return a "Thank You!!!" to Him, and to live, in response to His goodness and grace, a life of thanksgiving.

"Only one said ’Thank You!!!’" Text: Luke 18:11-19 Sermon writer-Rev. Danny Moss mssdnny@yahoo.com Introduction- Graditude seems to be a lost virtue in our society today. Many people seem to think that the world owes them a living, and that they should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Born Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

What are the signs that we are truly born again? This sermon seeks to list those signs and to invite all to experience the rebirth that only Christ offers.

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

What It Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

“What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Congregational

Renewing Your Subscription

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Ps. 51 is an outpouring from the heart of a guilt-ridden king named David. David was listed as a “man after God’s own heart.”

Scripture: Psalms 51:1 – Title: “Renewing Your Subscription” Introduction: Ps. 51 is an outpouring from the heart of a guilt-ridden king named David. David was listed as a “man after God’s own heart.” (Acts 13:22) The psalm elaborates David’s confession of his sin with Bathsheba after the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Ways To Discern Between God's Voice And That Of Satan. Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 12, 2007

Discerning the difference between the voice of God and Satan’s. This message list six ways in which to tell the voice of God from the voice of the devil.

Discerning between the voice of God & the voice of Satan Series: Can you recognize the voice of God? Part 3 Text: Heb. 1:1-2 Review: 1. God has given us the Bible to test all revelation that we receive Discerning the voice of God and the voice of Satan. 1. God speaks deep within ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Guide To Proper Fashion

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-14

Denomination: Holiness

Putting Off Negatives And Putting On Positives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2009

Paul taught us the importance of actively putting off what is deleterious and putting on what is enriching. Here is list of fifty essential juxtaposed points.

Putting Off Negatives and Putting on Positives (Eph. 4:22-32) "Strip yourselves of your former nature (put off and discard your old unrenewed self) which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusions. And be constantly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birth Certificates And Grave Stones Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2010

The "begats" are thought to be the most boring parts of the Bible. But are they? What can we learn from what God tells us in these "tedious" lists?

OPEN: The story’s told of an old Scottish minister who was reading from the opening chapter of Matthew. He started reading, "Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah…" Then it suddenly occurred to him how long this list was and, not certain he wanted to read all of that, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ