Sermons on Thanksgiving Message:

Responding With Thanks To God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 22, 2004

This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

Sometimes Thanksgiving seems a bit perfunctory. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like set on the table. Christmas is coming: trees, gifts, travel and cards. Thanksgiving often becomes a stop over on the way from Halloween and Christmas. Read ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Focusing On God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Why I Am Thankful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 26, 2004

THanksgiving sermon. Topical. I have a powerpoint presentation with this if you email me,I will send it.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 Signs You¡¦ve Eaten Too Much at Thanksgiving: The Gravy Boat your wife set out is a actual 12¡¦ boat. On Friday, you set off three seismographs on your morning jog. Pricking your finger for a blood test only yields gravy That rash on your stomach turns out to be steering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pausing To Give Thanks

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Reasons Christians have to be thankful.

THANKSGIVING 2004 PAUSING TO GIVE THANKS When the New England colonies started, the settlers endured many hardships and difficulties. They were pious and religious people, so they prayed and fasted a lot to get through the difficult times. They thought so much about their problems and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

While You Were Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Reality". This sermon also has a section concerning Thanksgiving and a section for Lord’s Supper.

Series: Reality [#3] WHILE YOU WERE OUT Luke 14:12-24 Introduction: On the popular home-improvement reality show, “While You Were Out”, the contestant sends their spouse on a vacation. While they are gone, this person fixes up a part of the house that the other one would appreciate. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

When we approach God we do so with a grateful heart.

“Approaching God” Psalm 65:1-4 A. APPROACHING God. (vv. 1-4) Psalm 21:13; 115:1; 56:12; 116:17; Jeremiah 30:21; 1 Timothy 6:16 1. A SILENT People. (v. 1) lit. to be dumb Psalm 18:3; 22:3; 48:1; 100:4 2. A SEEKING People. (v. 2) 1 Kings 18:29; 2 Chronicles 33:13; Psalm 66:19; 145:18-19; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Attitude of gratitude releases dynamic power Surviving Power Reviving Power Striving Power Arriving Power

The Attitude Of Gratitude - Deff. -- Of Thanksgiving -- To make acknowledgment with praise Heb. 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Most Thankful For... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" and is also a Thanksgiving sermon. This sermon looks at what I am most thankful for.

Sunday Morning November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#2](Thanksgiving) I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR… 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction: 1. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving I want to ask you this question, “What are you the most thankful for?” 2. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

An acrostical outline designed to encourage congregational participation using the word: THANKS. Support scriptures are provided under each of the letters in the word "THANKS".

WORTHY OF OUR THANKS "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20. The Christian can give thanks for "all things" as we rest in the promise of Romans 8:28. Using each letter in the word "thanks", write in the word which deserves our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Thankgiving To God

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

A list of Biblical reasons to be thankful to God.

Reasons For Thankgiving to God I Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:14, Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

This passage demonstrates the principle of the church in the church. That is, there are only a few (remnant) who are grateful enough to show it. Some people call this the pareto principle - 20% or less do 80% or more of all ministry.

Where are the other nine? LUK 17:11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. LUK 17:12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance LUK 17:13 and called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks - Living

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

Thankfulness like love must be more than a feeling. It requires like faith corresponding action.

Thanks - Living • We have allowed some very important days to be commercialized to DEATH ! • Our problem seems to center around our understanding of what LOVE is. • Thanksgiving like Love is not a holiday, It is a WAY of LIFE . There are two principle ways that I can show God that I have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers To Thankfulness

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

A look at the mechanics of ingratitude and a challenge to overcome them.

Barriers to Thanksgiving 1. Sam asked Tom for loan of $2,000...Tom said "positively no" a. In 1928 when your business dropped, who gave you $10,000 to keep you from being wiped out? "you did" b. In 1931, who took your daughter to Florida because you couldn?t get away? "you did" c. In 1933, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

This Psalm is rich in gratitude for "Who" God is and "What" He has done.

Psalm of Thanksgiving Psalm 30:1 ¶ A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. 3 O LORD, you brought me up from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Determines Altitude

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

Nothing deternines the level of our daily lives more than the attitudes with which we approach life.

Attitude Determines Altitude But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:57 • My life is more affected by my ATTITUDE than any other thing. (Illus Developing the Leader Within You pg 87 last paragraph) 10% 90% factor! • Because of Jesus I may lose some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist