Sermons on Thanksgiving Sermons:

A Reason For Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's greeting and thanksgiving.

Chico Alliance Church “A Reason for Thanksgiving” Introduction We begin a new series of messages from Paul’s letter to the church at Colossi. This was an inland town on the main commercial thoroughfare between east and west. The city’s location brought it to a position of wealth and influence. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Word For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 23, 2017

Being thankful for everything.

A Word for Thanksgiving 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 New King James Version (NKJV) “I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons For Thanksgiving

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

This verse commands believers to give thanks to the Lord, not FOR everything, but IN everything! There is a big difference there! Certainly, we ought to be thankful, not just because we are told to be thankful, but because we have much to be thankful for!

REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18 This verse commands believers to give thanks to the Lord, not FOR everything, but IN everything! There is a big difference there! Certainly, we ought to be thankful, not just because we are told to be thankful, but because we have much to be thankful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 10, 2018

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul shows: three aspects of thankfulness. A believer shows: 1) Thankfulness in Themselves (Colossians 3:15-16a), 2) Thankfulness to Others (Colossians 3:16b) and 3) Thankfulness to God (Colossians 3:15-17)

Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Other

The Thanksgiving List

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2018

Are we anxious? Are we worried about tomorrow? Let’s see how writing a long, long, long thanksgiving list can help.

Are we anxious? Are we worried about tomorrow? Let’s see how writing a long, long, long thanksgiving list can help. Let’s see what God has to say about fretful thoughts in Matthew 6:25-33. Matthew 6:25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 18, 2018

There are no accidents with God, only divine interventions of miraculous proportions, all designed with you in mind!

This week by my calculations marks the 397th time Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving. I know many of you will be celebrating with your families. I hope with all the commercialism you never forget why we celebrate. The ability to have a personal relationship with the creator of the universe , ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Blessings

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2018

Thanksgiving is uniquely a Christian holiday; from it's origin, to what it promotes, and the new nature it calls for.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS Lk. 17:12-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Thanksgiving Quotes 1. Will Rogers, “Just be thankful you’re not getting all the government you’re paying for!” 2. Sherwood Wirt said, “I remember an elderly lady testifying that she had only two teeth left in her mouth (top & bottom) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Is The Will Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 23, 2018

A short messing on Thanksgiving. Here are four things that I believe God wants us to keep at the forefront this holiday season:

Thanksgiving is the Will of God! Here are four things that I believe God wants us to keep at the forefront this holiday season: I. It is the will of God to give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” II. Thanks is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, 1 Peter 5:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

A Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 7, 2014

GOD DESIRES SPIRITUAL WORSHIP.

A SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST (DAVID) EXPRESSES HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THE LORD. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 116: 17 (NKJV) I WILL OFFER TO YOU THE SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING, AND WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. PSALMS 116:17 (THE BOOK) I WILL OFFER YOU A SACRIFICE OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2013 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014

How do we give thanks in the midst of life's storms? Twelve disciples stuck in a leaky fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee may have wondered the same thing. Be thankful for God's Purposes, Presence, and Power.

Thanksgiving 2013 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/24/2013 If you’re like me, you were probably a little distracted last Sunday when the weather alert system kept going off during worship. Thankfully none of the bad weather struck too close to home, but intense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Happy Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 19, 2014

Will your Thanksgiving Day be more about sports and food than about thanking God?

One of the basic values of Judaism is hakarat hatov – the gratitude to others for favors and help extended to one. This concept is even embodied in the relationship of a Jew with one’s Creator. Ingratitude towards the Creator Who has granted us life and all of its attendant benefits is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 22, 2015

Today, it appears the Thanksgiving season is open season to make merchandise of the Gospel with the purpose of making money. To use the Thanksgiving season as an prelude to touching the Holy things of God with unholy hands is an insult to the Lord who has given us the blessings we enjoy

Foundational Thanksgiving Understanding Our For Fathers Heart Introduction: The tradition of Thanksgiving in America and it's focus on God and His blessing date way back, such as: "The main thrust of celebrating Thanksgiving here in America, is from the familiar story of the Pilgrim's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Thanksgiving

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2015

When we have hope, we can be thankful … because He is in in control! It's when we focus on ourselves that it's easy to lose hope. This Thanksgiving, are you putting your hope and thankfulness in the right place?

Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction - The title of the message is “Hope” Hope is a powerful weapon against the enemy because in it we are restored If we have hope, we are able to face the most difficult times of live If we have hope, even in the face of great loss we are able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

Thanksgiving is a reminder of the great things that God has already done for us.

Thanks-Giving Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we are only a few days away from a lot of people suffering from over-eating and blaming the turkey we ate as the reason we had to take an all day nap on Thanksgiving. Really, that is a myth. Turkey does contain Tryptophan, an amino ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving 2015

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 15, 2015

Jesus has given us not just a new day but every day for the rest of our lives so that we can praise Him and shout out our thanks for each new wonderful day we live. Realizing this we should live large and live loud walking by faith and not by sight.

Thanksgiving 2015 Luke 17:11-19 How would you respond if you were given a miracle? I ‘m talking about a personal miracle not something for someone else but something truly miraculous that God would do for you. Something way over the top like these 10 men in today’s scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed