Sermons on Thanksgiving Message:

Gearing Up Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 22, 2022

As we await the weeks highlighting hope, peace, love and joy - why is it instead we feel the burden of regrets, disappointment, and sadness as we enter this season?

Slide 1 Introduction For weeks already, some radio stations made the switch to 24-7 Christmas music. Slow but sure, we see the first signs of Christmas decorations going up along Pontaluna Road. Add to that the first lake effect snowstorm of the season just wrapped up. And with Thanksgiving just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022

Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:33-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

How I Love You, Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

How I Love you, Lord

Psalm 116 How I Love you, Lord Our Devotion - It's Powerful - 1 I love the Lord, Practical - because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Personal - 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Perpetual - therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Our Deliverance From ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks Unto The Lord!”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving I would like to talk to you about what the scripture says about thanksgiving.

The scriptures say, “IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD!” Notice, the Psalmist not only says it is good thing to give thanks but he also tells us who we are to give thanks to…UNTO THE LORD!!! You would think everyone knew this but in the world in which we live there is ample proof ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

The table is more than just a place to have a meal. Other things happen at the kitchen or dining room table. Conversations take place at the table; people play games and do projects at the table. Special things happen at the table.

COME TO THE TABLE We just had Thanksgiving where we got together with family and friends and gathered around the table. We like to hear that call, "dinner's ready, everyone come to the table". But that's not just a call to come and eat. The table is more than just a place to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 22:14-27, 2 Samuel 9:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Time To Shout

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 29, 2023

Knowing when to give God the Praises that he deserves.

5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:   6 And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Say Thank You” (Sermon)

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Sep 22, 2022

This a lesson on gratitude learning to be thankful no matter the circumstance.

I remember there were times someone is giving me something I remember what my mom would teach us too always say “please” and “thank you”. R&B singer and musician Alicia Myers, released a song back in 1981 on the MCA Records label “I Want to Thank You (Heavenly Father)”. Irene Perkins and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Giving

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today’s scripture reading is a parable about belonging and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“A Thankful Giving” “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Give Thanks

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The Apostle Paul had visited the city of Corinth and had started a church there.

I Will Give Thanks 10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude As A Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 10, 2024

We’re challenged to move beyond occasional thankfulness and embrace gratitude as a daily decision. Gratitude is more than a reaction to blessings—it's a way of life. By living gratefully, we grow closer to God, and become a powerful witness of His goodness to the world around us.

### Introduction Video Ill.: Thanksgiving Every Day — Freebridge Media Transcript: Today we are thankful. We give thanks to God for His love, His mercy, and His faithfulness. We give thanks for family and friends, life and laughter, and the little things which bring joy to our lives. We give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of continually blessing and praising the Lord in our lives, as it brings spiritual and mental well-being, demonstrates the power of God, and is a vital aspect of our faith.

Good morning, beloved family and friends! Today, we are going to dive deep into the words found in Psalm 34:1. Before we get started, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, who once said, "Without worship, we go about miserable." Worshiping and blessing the Lord are not only essential elements of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Topics: Blessing, Praise, Thanksgiving

My Biblical Walk In The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to live in the light of Christ, find gratitude in their trials, and uphold God's will in their lives, even in challenging times.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today we’re talking going to be diving into three main points, "living in the light of Christ, giving thanks in the midst of darkness, and upholding God's will in our lives." It's about embracing God's word, finding gratitude in our trials, and striving to follow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Topics: Light Of Christ, Thanksgiving

Sermon On A Grateful Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 5, 2025

Gratitude is considered an effective antidote to complacency.

Germany Kent, a female American journalist and author once remarked: “It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” James 4:10 reminds us: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, John 3:16, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20

Whatever You Have Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Mar 17, 2026

This is sermon #3 in my series, "Whatever"

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” Reagan shrugged ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

If You Only Knew The Reason Why I Praise Him Like I Do

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 16, 2025

“If You Only Knew why I praise him like I do ” a testimony of what the Lord has done for you

Psalm 34:1 (KJV) 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. TOPIC- IF YOU ONLY KNEW THE REASON WHY I PRAISE HIM LIKE I DO My brothers and sisters When we stop and think of the phrase “If You Only Knew” We come to the conclusion that it is letting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist