Sermons on Thanksgivings:

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 19, 2016

A Thanksgiving sermon:thanking our God, as a Creator, a Savior, and a provider.

A Thankful Heart Introduction: A college student wrote her mom the following letter: "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when I jumped from he second floor of my dormitory...when we had the fire. We were lucky. A young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Providence Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

Praise and thanksgiving for the LORD's hitherto hidden mercies.

THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD. Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:16-22, Psalm 105:45b. PSALM 105:1. There is a call to “give thanks to the LORD.” It is always appropriate to remember and acknowledge the LORD’s gracious dealings with us. Then there is an exhortation to “call upon His name.” We offer our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:16-22, Psalm 105:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

With so much going on in our world, what reason do we have to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Samuel Scull farms in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One night a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high wind. At daybreak, feeling sick and fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to look things over and survey the loss. The hail had beaten the garden into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Methodist

A Need To Know

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

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

Reading: Ephesians chapter 1 verses 15-23. Ill: On January 6, 1822, • Heinrich Schliemann was born. • He would one day achieve world renown and great wealth. • When Heinrich Schliemann was seven years old, • A picture of ancient Troy in flames captured his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Gave Thanks-- Thanksgiving 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

A small serving with gratitude is more filling than an abundance served with bitterness.

Continuing through the month of November, we will look at the theme of thankfulness. Many things in life can pull us down and it is difficult to maintain an attitude of thankfulness, but with God’s help, we can do it. There is a story told of two old friends, Bob and Dan, who bumped into one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #2- Envy And Jealousy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

The second of a three-part series on being a thankful person

Three Thieves of Thanksgiving-Envy CCCAG November 26th, 2017 Scripture-Numbers 12 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a hunter with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would shoot down that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Should Be Thankful For… (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

A man gave a little child a piece of candy. The mother was embarrassed, because the child immediately stuck the candy in his mouth and ate it, and did not say thanks.

The Mother immediately said, “What do you say to the nice man who gave you a piece of candy?” The little boy seemed somewhat puzzled as to what she was wanting him to say, but suddenly a smile came on his face, as if he finally realized what she wanted him to say, and he said, “Can I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:50

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday After Thanksgiving - Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 27, 2023

We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and the very next day, people are fighting each other for the sales on Black Friday. What happened? Where is your heart? What treasures are you seeking? Where are you storing your treasure? What are you storing in heaven?

2023.11.26.Sermon Notes. Sunday after Thanksgiving – Where’s your heart? William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and the very next day, people are fighting each other for the sales on Black Friday. What happened? Where is your heart? What treasures are you seeking? Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 19:20-24, Luke 12:16-21, John 3:16, Philippians 3:18-21, Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Corinthians 3:9-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Matthew 6:33, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Things In Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

A thanksgiving sermon, good for any time, that gives thanks for the best things in life.

The BEST Things In Life James 1:17 This sermon comes largely from my son Reese. There is a saying, "Out of the mouth of babes". There must be an end to that statement but I don't know what it is. But I know that it means that sometimes the greatest truth comes from a child. We were walking up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gratitude Glossary

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 24, 2020

What languages around the world can teach us about biblical thanksgiving.

The Gratitude Glossary Genesis 6-9 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis chapter 6. This morning’s message is called “The Gratitude Glossary.” You guys know what a glossary is, right? It’s basically a list of words that are relevant to a particular subject or hobby. Every hobby or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015

Thanksgiving isn't a day, a holiday or just a meal. It was designed by God to help keep our bodies, souls and spirits healthy.

Intro: A woman had a parrot who always complained about everything. It was Thanksgiving Eve, and she was preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The parrot complained about everything as she worked. Finally, she had heard enough. She took him out of his cage and opened the refrigerator to put him in to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020

Sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving, thank God for all the things that He has done for you and given you ... and for all the things that He hasn’t done or given you.

The holiday season has once again rolled around and people are wondering where did the year go. It seems like Thanksgiving is over in most people’s minds. The stores are already filled with Christmas decorations, children and grandchildren are already making their lists and wondering what’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Does thanking someone come to us naturally, or do we need to be coaxed into thanking others? How about when it comes to God? Can we be intentional in thanking God and others?

Attitude of Gratitude The topic chosen for the month is Attitude with Gratitude. We all know that Thankfulness is important, but still, it is necessary for us to be constantly reminded about this fact. I like statistics. So, whenever I get a topic, I try to do some research into it. This time I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Progression Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Praise . . . it is more than goosebumps and music. There is a progression to praise that we must move through.

The Progression of Praise Text: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Whom We Have Redemption: Colossians 1:12-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2025

We should join Paul in thanksgiving that we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.

In Whom We have Redemption Colossians 1:12–14 NKJV Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible