Sermons on Truly Thankful:

Being Thankful To God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Being Thankful is showing gratitude and appreciation for what God has done for you.

Being thankful to God Psalm 95:1-7 Introduction- Psalm 95:1-7 You cannot after reading this Psalm not understand that we need a heart of thanksgiving toward God. From the very first verse we see that worship is individual and it is corporate. “Come let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us ...read more

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

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012

Some thoughts about thanksgiving from God’s Word. 1- In a list of sins ingratitude is a big one 2- In the presence of all people we must give thanks 3- In a world of impurity there must be thanksgiving 4- In the midst of asking we must give thanks

INTRO.- ILL.- It was on Thanksgiving many years ago that actress Helen Hayes cooked her first turkey. Before serving it she announced to her husband, Charles MacArthur, and their son James: “Now I know this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t right, I don’t want anybody to say a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank You Lord!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 13, 2012

Most of scripture speaks to us, the psalms speak for us.

Thank You, Lord, for Yesterday Psalm 66:5-6-Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. Come And See-Not come and argue about God's existence. Just look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Gods Handiwork

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2012

The universe clothes God with splendor and majesty. The earth is his workshop.

Thankful for God’s Handiwork Psalm 104, passim 1. Some of you might want to add variety to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation for those of you who are mischievous: • During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012

Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankfulness In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

Stephen has just been stoned, Saul is ravaging the church, and many believers are going to rancid prisons getting beaten and fighting off the rats, just because they love Jesus. is the basis for my Thanksgiving sermon. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Bear with me.

Here in chapter 8 of the book of Acts we are finally introduced to this Pharisee named Saul. Perhaps no other religious person in Israel had more of a zealous hatred for Christ and Christians. Let’s pay close attention to the very first verse of Acts chapter 8: “Saul approved of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Saving "Thank You"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Nov 20, 2013

This is a topical sermon that looks at several important reasons why we must continue to say," thank you."

Title: Saving, “Thank You” Text: Colossians 3:16-17 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.17 And whatever you do or say, do it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Really Thankful?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2013

We celebrate Thanksgiving, but do we live it?

Today would be a wonderful day for Americans to take stock of themselves and just count their blessings and then shut up. We are the whiniest bunch of louts to be found. Our poorest are richer than a great many people in the world for indeed I know of very few places in the world where the poor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Jesus is the gift

2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. This is the time of year when we are concerned about choosing just the right Christmas gifts to give to the special people in our lives. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" Have you ever received a gift that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanking Our Veterans

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 9, 2014

We are called to remember many things, including our veterans. This sermon analyzed why and how we can show our love, appreciation and our thanks to them for all the things they have afforded our nation.

This coming Tuesday is our yearly Veteran’s Day holiday. It is a time set apart to remember, celebrate and honor our veterans. But to do so properly, I think we should know what the word “veteran” means. So, I looked it up in the dictionary. The definition of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:10-12, Deuteronomy 12:10-20

Denomination: *other

How To Spot The Thankful

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 18, 2014

Who are the thankful? What do they look like? How do they act? How can we tell them apart from those who are not thankful? I think Psalm 100:1-5 gives us some clues.

“HOW TO SPOT THE THANKFUL” Psalm 100:1-5. INTRODUCTION: Who are the thankful? What do they look like? How do they act? How can we tell them apart from those who are not thankful? I think Psalm 100:1-5 gives us some clues. Here we will find what to look for and more importantly, examine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

Considering all the things that God had done for him in delivering him from the hands of death, the Psalmist asks the question “How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for me?” How can we say thanks?

How to Say Thanks? Psalm 116:7-17 Introduction: Considering all the things that God had done for him in delivering him from the hands of death, the Psalmist asks the question “How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You God

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Dec 2, 2010

This sermon is about thanking God all the time and not just at Thanksgiving.

THANK YOU GOD (This sermon is preceded by the Thanksgiving video by the Skit Guys.) Well, it’s that time again. Time for the celebration of Thanksgiving. As I was working on this week’s sermon I was busy thinking about all the things that will happen this Thursday. You see, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

Thankful People Are __________ People

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010

A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For The Cross

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 29, 2012

Sometimes we need to be reminded the reality of horror our Lord went through to pay the debt of sin for you and me. We need to be reminded it wasn't a pretty cross sawed out to perfection like the ones you see on TV or in pictures or art. It wasn't a gold

Thank God For The Cross. Acts 5:30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his wit-nesses of these things; and so is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:30-32

Denomination: Baptist