Sermons on Thanksgiving Turkey:

Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

The basics of giving genuine thanks to God.

“ABC’s of Thanksgiving,” Part-1, Psalms 119:1-8 Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Background i. Author Unknown ii. Message Clear 1. Love for the Torah 2. Desire to live according to Torah b. Structure i. 22 Stanza Acrostic Poem, using Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Truly Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 21, 2008

Return to Jesus, humble yourself before Him and give Him thanks

I left the country of the Philippines to move to America when I was 12 years old. Before leaving, all my Filipino friends kept telling me that everything in America is big; big buildings, big homes, big cars. And I never heard of Thanksgiving until November 1969 when we were invited to an American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Depth Behind The Words

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

This Thanksgiving sermon uses various Psalms to explore the depth behind the things for which we are thankful: friends, family, health, the world, God and what he does.

Intro: The smell of the turkey roasting away has been tantalizing for quite some time, but now the breast meat has reached 165 degrees, the thigh meat is at 180, the skin is a beautiful brown, and the bird is resting tented loosely under foil. The pies (plural!) have been cooling on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Paul cannot thank God enough for the blessings and joys of the victorious Christian life. It is a life where the enemies of the cross are defeated, and the captives of darkness are being led out into the light by Christ the conquering King, as He rides in His triumphal train.

The comedian Joe E. Brown lost his son in World War II. Captain Don Brown was a handsome and healthy strong boy with a quick mind and a flair for leadership. He was student president at UCLA, and student Colonel of ROTC. He was an ideal boy, and as far as father was concerned, the sun rose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

A Lifestyle Of Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

Annual Thanksgiving Message 2014

A Lifestyle of Thanks Psalm 100:4-5 November 23, 2014 Annual Thanksgiving Message What is thanksgiving really all about? Thanksgiving is the product of an inward experience that results in an upward focus and an outward expression. Our modern society has forgotten the depth and importance of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks Unto The Lord!”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving I would like to talk to you about what the scripture says about thanksgiving.

The scriptures say, “IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD!” Notice, the Psalmist not only says it is good thing to give thanks but he also tells us who we are to give thanks to…UNTO THE LORD!!! You would think everyone knew this but in the world in which we live there is ample proof ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Grateful Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 5, 2025

Gratitude is considered an effective antidote to complacency.

Germany Kent, a female American journalist and author once remarked: “It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” James 4:10 reminds us: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, John 3:16, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20

I Want To Be The One

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

10 were healed, but only 1 returned to thank the Lord. I want to be the one who expresses thanksgiving for all the Lord’s blessings.

As we open our Bibles once again to the Gospel of Luke, we are reminded that it was penned by Luke the physician. Luke, a Greek, was a well educated man who was used of the Lord to pen two books of our New Testament, The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. As Mark had written for the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Say Thanks?

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Jul 9, 2002

How can you be thankful when you have just lost everything, and almost your lives too?

HOW CAN I SAY THANKS? (Message outline from Charles R. Wood) A. It was 1964. Our family, along with 5 other families and some single ladies had to escape for our lives. from the Kafumba mission station - because our lives had been threatened by communist rebels. 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

"Bradford, The Mayflower And Plymouth" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002

The heritage of the Pilgrims

Bradford, the Mayflower and Plymouth Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Congregationalism (and others from the Reformed tradition) has its roots in the Pilgrims who came from England, led by William Brewster and William Bradford. The issue at stake was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Saying Thanks

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

For Christians, thanksgiving should not end at the observance of the holiday, but should be a constant attitude of the soul.

Thanksgiving Day began with the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony. In 1621, Governor Bradford appointed a day of thanksgiving, a day of feasting and expressing gratitude. Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of the Civil War, in 1863, established the annual celebration of Thanksgiving when he issued a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

One Thankful Man

Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Christians must thank Jesus for everything He does for them.

Text: Luke 17:11-19 Title: One Thankful Man ETS: Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to thank Him. ESS: We must thank Jesus for everything He does for us. OSS: I want all people to be thankful to God for what He does for them. PQ: Why should we be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful For Grace

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

David's treatment of Saul's son, Mephibosheth, is an example of why we should be thankful for God's grace.

Grateful for Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-8 Introduction Sally tells this true story: I heard the door open and slam shut at the back of the church. An exasperated young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. "Sorry I'm late!" he offered with no explanation. I wondered: Who is this stranger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Celebration

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Celebrating the goodness of God

VICTORY CELEBRATION Psalm 149 A chauffeur in a big, black, limousine, was sailing down the interstate at 105 miles an hour. A State Trooper pulled him over, got out, leaned into the window of the car and said, "Do you realize that you were going 105 miles an hour?" The chauffeur said, "Yes sir, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Baptist