Sermons on Truly Thankful:

1 Thessalonians 1-5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 10, 2021

Giving Thanks for These Believers, Paul’s Ministry, Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit, Sanctification and Love, and The Day of the Lord

1 THESSALONIANS 1-5 (NASB) (notes care of biblegateway.com) Giving Thanks for These Believers CHAPTER 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Suffering Is Not Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Suffering is not good, but thank God He will work with us, even in that which is not good, to bring forth what is good.

We have special seats as we watch the drama of Job unfold. God has, by this opening chapter, invited us into the balcony to watch the whole thing from a heavenly perspective. We get to see from the view of God and Satan, and who knows how many millions of celestial spectators. It is a sort of ...read more

86,400 Seconds: A Gift Of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

God gives us 86,400 seconds every day. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.”

86,400 Seconds: A Gift of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Introduction: Today, I want to talk about the precious gift God gives us every single day: 86,400 seconds. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.” In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude, but the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#firstworldproblems Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 8, 2017

An interactive all age Harvest Festival sermon re turning our grumbling into gratitude and our angst into thanks

If you saw this (#firstworldproblems) on Instagram or Twitter - what would you think would be the rest of the post? (Take suggestions) I was doing research for my sermon on Thursday (otherwise known as reading the newspaper)- researchers working with a behavourial psychologist from Goldsmiths ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-30, Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Anglican

Subversive Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 30, 2020

This is Talk 1 in a 13 talk series from Colossians. Alternative philosophies, learning thankfulness, a letter to our church.

I’d like to read to you a letter written from prison written in 2004. From a father to a son …. “Hi my boy. Thankyou for coming to see me. It made me feel so good to see you that it hurt because I really do miss you. I am proud of you, Nolan. Please be good at school and listen to your mother, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy Comes With The Morning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2024

Psalm 30:1-12 teaches believers to thank God for answered prayer, especially for deliverance from death.

Introduction Martin Luther was one of the most important figures of the Protestant Reformation. Throughout his life, he experienced many serious health crises. One of the most notable instances occurred in 1527, during a challenging period for him personally and professionally. In the summer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Liberty In Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 15, 2012

Jesus said " So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This sermon teaches on 9 freedoms that we have in Christ.

This month I have been talking about our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I have also made the comment that we are not truly independent but very much dependent on God, our potter. Today I want to discuss “liberty”. We will begin by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Foursquare

Against All Hope - A Good Friday! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2009

God, through Jesus Christ, has done everything for us to have peace, to be thankful, and to have joy; so always return to Jesus Christ!

The Bible is very clear and it is very important to note that history books affirm much about Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How In The World Can I Be Holy?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Holiness grows as we surrender: Christ renews our thoughts, equips our lives, and tunes our praise, freeing us to truly live.

Introduction: A wild duck lands in a Danish barnyard for an easy meal. He plans to stay an hour, then a day, then a summer. When autumn comes and wild wings thunder overhead, he tries to join them but can barely clear the barn eaves. By the next spring he scarcely looks up. That is a parable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 17:15, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:5, Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 6:13, Psalm 145:3, Psalm 150:6, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27, Luke 18:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firm Foundations PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, not just know about Him, and to build a strong foundation in Christ by putting His words into practice.

Good morning, family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here once again, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our shared desire to grow in His grace. I want to talk to you today about fortification, about facing trials, and about fostering a firm foundation in Christ. J.I. Packer once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46-49

Topics: Strong Foundations, Words Of Jesus

Our Duty To Educate The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2019

Religious argument, we know, is not a bad thing. It can actually lead us forward and help us truly understand how to advance the Gospel.

Tuesday of 3rd Week in Easter 2019 Rosa Venerini Over the years I have been in ministry, first as a layman and now as a deacon, I have known many Christians, Catholics of course, but men and women and teens with various denominations. One thing I am convinced of is that most people loathe ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Catholic

An Unlikely Harvester

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 18, 2005

In the account of the woman at the well in John 4, we will see that she serves as a good example, to all who truly desire to be a Harvester for God.

"AN UNLIKELY HARVESTER" INTRODUCTION As she walked over and looked out the window, she saw the sun high in the sky and she knew it was near the sixth hour (12 noon). It was going to be another hot day and there wasn’t even a small breeze to break the heat. She knew that this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Perhaps the most difficult thing to do in life is to thank God in difficult times, when the Storms of Life comes pounding down, however Ephesians 5:20 says we are to be "giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord J

Introduction Perhaps the most difficult thing to do in life is to thank God in difficult times, when the Storms of Life comes pounding down, however Ephesians 5:20 says we are to be "giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Scripture 17 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Eve Sermon

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

God wants our lives to be characterized by thankfulness, by a thankful spirit, tonight I want to share TWO LITTLE TIDBITS IF I MAY THAT WILL HELP YOU TO DEVELOP THIS KIND OF DISPOSTION AND CHARACTER. ONE CHARACTERIZED BY THANKSGIVING…(One is easy to apply, one perhaps not so easy, but doable.)

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, 17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.. Perhaps this is one of the hardest commands the bible gives us… In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18