Sermons on Thanksgiving Sermons:

Thanksgiving Living!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012

Does living with an attitude of gratitude depend upon our circumstances - which are always changing - or is true thanksgiving living rooted in a deeper truth? Read on to discover how we can live with thanksgiving in our hearts every day of the year!

Thanksgiving Living! - Psalm 100 Series: Thanksgiving Well as I begin this morning I want to share with you a letter written by a young woman who had recently left her home in small town Canada to attend college in the big city. This is what she writes: ["Dear Mom: I’m so sorry that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

Celebrating Birthday Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The sermon's main point is to express gratitude for God's gift of life and the blessings of the past year, and to encourage the recognition and appreciation of both big and small blessings in the coming year.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a moment to appreciate God's gift of life, recognize the blessing of another year, and express our gratitude for all the blessings we've received. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on God's goodness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Topics: Thankful, Birthday

"The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2009

A sermon for the week of Thanksgiving.

PSALM 100 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

The Last Supper was not just an ordinary meal, where Christ made extraordinary claims - it was the Passover meal with important sybolism. This meal is the foundation of a Christian Thanksgiving. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[JESUS’ THANKSGIVING DINNER] Slide Graphic – Norman Rockwell painting of family at Thanksgiving Dinner Slide Verses – It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

David praises God and tells of how thankful he is to God for all He has done

A Psalm of Thanksgiving Psalm 30:1-5 Primary Purpose: To declare the importance of a thankful heart and giving God the praise He deserves. David had been through many dangers in his life. God Himself calls David a man of bloodshed and therefore doesn’t allow him to build the house of God. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Tithe Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the first Thanksgiving as it is recorded in scripture.

A Tithe Of Thanksgiving Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (NIV) November 24, 2002 Firstfruits and Tithes 1 When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, 2 take some of the firstfruits of all that you produce from the soil ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Thanksgiving Salvation

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 24, 2000

Remembering our journey into the Promised Land

Many things come together this week. Finally, after all this time, the Israelites step foot into the promised land. This is also pledge Sunday, when we respond to God’s work and call in our lives and set our expectations of support for next year. Liturgically, this is Christ the King Sunday. It ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encouragements To Thanksgiving

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

If we look in three directions we will be stimulated toward attitudes and actions of thanksgiving.

Stimulants to Thanksgiving 1- Our singing should be accompanied with thanksgiving. (Thanksgiving Sunday) 2- As I read through the Bible, it becomes evident that God that intends for His people to be grateful. 3- It should not take a special national holiday to motivate and stimulate us to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Thanksgiving

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

Anyone who can’t find a reason to be thankful to God is not paying attention!

Thanksgiving PSA 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God." PSA 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. PHIL 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving & Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002

The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thanksgiving Declaration

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 25, 2002

The need for giving thanks is vital to Chrisitan growth, but those who have much seem to find it more difficult to be thankful.

Thanksgiving Declaration Eph 5:19 - 20, 1 Thes 5:16-18, Psa 100:1 - 5, Rom 1:21, Th 5:18 November 18, 2002 I. On Sept 16, 1620 Two ships sailed from Plymouth England, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell had a lot of problems as they started among them were many leaks springing in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Romans 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Activities

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 25, 2002

Instructions from the Prophet Isaiah, teamed with some historical tidbits from the life of John Adams and some recollections and activities from my boyhood--that should help us have a more blessed Thanksgiving

Isaiah 12 “THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES” (You will want to substitute your own introduction--In place of my introduction, which is much longer and more personal than I would usually use.) INTRODUCTION When I was a child, my family would alternate Thanksgiving Day feasts and activities between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

A Thanksgiving Lesson

Contributed by Steven Witt on Nov 26, 2002

The teaching of Paul in Romans concerning giving thanks.

Jesus gave us an example of “giving thanks” Matthew 15:36 Matthew 26:27 The concept of giving thanks, or “thanksgiving” in Greek came from two root words: “eu” = good or well “charis” = grace The Good Response to Something Undeserved. Four Examples of Thanksgiving from Paul’s Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:6, Romans 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002

The author of this psalm shares several aspects of why God’s people need to be thankful and also how that thanks should be given.

I remember as a child, roughly about this time every year, one of the most popular books every published would be sent to our house. (Remember I’m speaking as a child). By this I mean the Sears and Roebuck Christmas catalog. As a child, I thought that there was nothing like the Sears catalog. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksgiving Life

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

We should celebrate a Thanksgiving Life rather than a Thanksgiving Day only.

Thanksgiving Life Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Thankful For: 1. The Son He Gave John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist