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The Habit Of Gratitude

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 22, 2011

Having an attitude of gratitude begins with trusting God and keeping in constant prayer to Him.

The Habit Of Gratitude Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:6 I received an email recently, promoting a motivational book on the subject of gratitude. What really impressed me was the quote which inspired the writing of this book. The quote is attributed to a woman by the name of Vivian Green, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Titanic Thankfulness

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 8, 2011

This Thanksgiving we need to see that God has given us provision, protection and power and be thankful in Titanic proportion.

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TITANIC THANKFULNESS Thanksgiving is a day set aside each year for us to give thanks, of course most of us know that scripture tells us we should be thankful always and at all times. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009

To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

“Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Thanks

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 7, 2010

Of the 10 lepers only one returned to give thanks. Thankfulness is remembering, returning and living to give thanks.

GIVE THANKS A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow who had a post card in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, could you please address this post card for me?" The man gladly did so, and he agreed to write a short message on the post card, and he even signed it for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Psalm 65

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Harvest Psalm - Harvest Thanksgiving Service. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Harvest Psalm Reading: Psalm 65 Ill: A corny joke for harvest! • A man is driving down a country road; • When he spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. • He pulls the car over to the side of the road; • And notices that the farmer is just standing there, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Jonah Makes Music In The Acid House

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 21, 2010

A talk given as part 2 of a 4 part series with Churches Together in Billericay. Jonah was finally doing the right thing. Jonah 2 is a Psalm of thanksgiving, contrition and rededication. As individuals and Churches can we join in with that Psalm?

In the winter of 1891 the whale-ship ‘Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its tail capsized one of the launches, spilling the crew into the sea. All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Ungrateful Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Nov 22, 2010

Gratitude towards your Savior is an act of holy worship; the natural response of a regenerate heart.

Ungrateful Luke 17:11-19 (11) On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. (12) And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance (13) and lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." (14) When he saw them he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Keys To Peace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009

This lesson is from the Philippian letter where Paul provides some keys to how we might experience the inward peace that God wants us to have.

Keys to Peace 02/12/06 AM Text: Philippians 4:6-9 Introduction In 1871, tragedy struck Chicago as fire ravaged the city. When it was all over, 300 people were dead and 100,000 were homeless. Horatio Gates Spafford was one of those who tried to help the people of the city get back on their feet. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 18, 2018

As we consider Thanksgiving, we should be mindful of the many blessings we have in Christ. While these are too numerous to name, every believer should be thankful for the cross!

Thankful for the Cross Galatians 6:14 This particular epistle of Paul was written to the churches in the region of Galatia. As you read and study this letter, a common theme becomes evident. Many in the region of Galatia had been influenced by the Judaizers, those who insisted the Law must be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2017

Paul begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note of thanksgiving for God's Power that is available through the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: Prayer Title: The Power of Prayer In this passage we see Paul praying for his readers. He begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 10, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.

Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Thanks . . . Giving - Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

Are we thank full if we aren’t giving thanks? We must allow thanks to move out of our minds into our mouth and hands.

Thanks . . .Giving Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks I. Introduction ?Last week we talked about moving from thankskeeping to thanks giving. We do this by targeted thanks. Making sure we target God and the people He uses in our life with expressed, articulated thanks. This so that we live up to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Give Thanks

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2018

We must share the good news: His mercy DOES endure forever!

A CALL TO GIVE THANKS. Psalm 107:1-3; Psalm 107:17-22. This Psalm is a celebration of the wonderful works of God. The situations referred to in each of its word pictures could no doubt be attached to some specific event in the history of God’s people. However, they are common experiences, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:17-22, Psalm 107:1-3, Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Invites Us To Talk To Him Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2018

This sermon will look at some basic guidelines to prayer and a model of prayer called ACTS. It will then conclude with mountain moving prayer.

God Invites us to Talk to Him Matthew 6:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Part one of this series focused on the fact that God does not change and still performs miracles for His children who pray in accordance with His will and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist