Sermons on Thanksgiving To God:

Life Out Of Focus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2018

A life being lived for self has no true happiness. Correct Focus means 1). looking at what I DO HAVE, 2). being a blessing and serving others, and 3). looking forward to heavenly rewards from God.

LIFE OUT OF FOCUS Ps. 103:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s wrong. 1. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor explained his prescription as he wrote it out. 2. “Take the GREEN pill with a glass of water when you get up. Take the BLUE pill with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Thanks For Thankless Things

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 20, 2017

It's not hard to be thankful for obvious things like God, our families or our health, but what about things that might not be obvious like food, shelter and clothing? And then there are the things that we wouldn't be thankful for at all...but should be.

GIVING THANKS FOR THANKLESS THINGS It's not very hard to be thankful for obvious things like our families, our health, or the blessings that come into our lives. But what about the things that we might not think of so easily, like the roof over our head, the clothes on our back and the food in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 103 - A Psalm Of Personal, Passion, Perpetual Praise! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 23, 2021

We spend most of our time in prayer asking for things, that are many times related to this lifetime, but we should spend more time in prayer praising and thanking God for what he has already given us eternally in Christ!…

I once heard a humorous little story, that is based on the imagery that is captured in Revelation 5:8, that will serve well as an introduction to today’s message… Revelation 5:8b the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

The True Story Of Squanto Series

Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009

Squanto was a gift from God to the Pilgrims. Allow God to make you a source of true thanksgiving.

The Celebration of Thanksgiving God Has a Plan to Use You for His Glory Introduction: Ilustration, Thanksgiving weather: A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Divine Order For Worship

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 30, 2017

The early Church walked in Pentecostal power. Church services were powerful and what we call today “Spirit-filled or Full Gospel”. They featured spiritual worship, anointed preaching, teaching, and the supernatural gifts of Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. INTRODUCTION • The early Church walked in Pentecostal power. Church services were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2020

A call to exuberant praise, and reasons for this praise.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a joyful noise.” (Similarly, Psalm 95:1-2 twice calls upon us to “make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise Ye The Lord!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed to be no hope, salvation when it seemed that all was lost, & provision of every kind for those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!" (Ps. 150:6) Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-27, Philippians 4:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksliving Part 3 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon series on gratitude becoming a way of life.

Two weeks ago we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful people. We looked at examples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parking On Someone Else’s Dime

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2012

A message about our earning future blessings for future generations; by doing what our forefathers did. (To be given the Sunday after Thanksgiving)

Have you ever noticed that people get stuck in habits? A perfect example is how we might drive the same route to work every day for years, and there comes a point in time when we can’t remember the drive we just got through making. That is when we just “go through the motions” bu do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Thankful People Express Thier Gratitude

Contributed by Ron Baker on Nov 22, 2011

We all come to the Lord unclean and in need of His cleasing.

Thankful People Express their Gratitude to God Text: Luke 17:11-19 Date: November 20, 2011 Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION ”It is the duty of all Nations to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Trumpets Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There’s a saying that we should have an “attitude of gratitude”. We all know that even in the worst of times we have at least some little thing to be grateful for, but our nature is to focus on the things that are wrong. I am telling you that when we choo

You’ll notice there’s no outline in your bulletin or on powerpoint today because I want you to be completely focussed on experiencing our passage today. This is meant to be an experiential passage of Scripture, and I want you to be able to really put yourself in the story today. So ...read more

One Out Of Ten

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 8, 2009

A Thanksgiving sermon from Luke 17:11-19. I want to credit Matt Chandler of the Village Church for ideas from "The Art of Remembrance" and Robert Massey of Christ Church for the bulk of this sermon from "Where Are the Nine?"

Dakota Community Church October 11, 2009 One Out of Ten Where are the other nine? Good morning everyone and welcome to this favorite holiday celebration Sunday - Thanksgiving! The cool crisp early morning air, the leaves crunching underfoot on a walk through the park, the smell of roasting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Mennonite

No Grumps Allowed

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012

In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksliving Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do we live thanks-filled lives.

THANKSLIVING How do we live thankful/thankfilled lives? Alice and I frequent Toys ‘R’ Us this time of year. It is always the same! Crowded doesn’t begin to describe it. You cannot navigate your cart- literally. As I entered the store this year, I was reminded of another time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist