In Preaching Articles: "give thanks" showing 1-15 of 21

The Current Of Thanksgiving

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 24, 2016

A simple prayer is taking root in me, teaching me the deep wisdom of gratitude, and changing my life.

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Tags: Thanksgiving, gratitude, give thanks, Prayer with thanks

Thanksgiving And The Will Of God: A Preacher's Guide

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 21, 2015

Thanksgiving sermons can sometimes sound like such a scolding, but guilt is a terrible motivation for giving thanks.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Tags: Thanksgiving, Thanks, motivation, guilt

3 Tips For A More Biblical Thanksgiving

By J. John on Nov 12, 2020

"In giving thanks to God, there should be no motive other than pure gratitude."

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30:20

Tags: Prayer, Thanks, Prayer Adoration, Thanksgiving Holiday

How Can We Give Thanks In All Circumstances?

By Jon Bloom on Nov 21, 2017

"There is only one way. And Jesus both is the way (John 14:6) and shows the way."

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Grace, Thanksgiving, Joy, Hope, Christian Joy, Thanksgiving Holiday, giving thanks, in all things  (view more)  (view less)

The Lost Art Of Feasting

By David Mathis on Nov 23, 2017

"Most of us have never given any serious thought to what it might mean to feast with Christ-honoring intentionality."

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6, Luke 14:13, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Tags: Thanksgiving, Fellowship, Community, feast, Christian Joy, give thanks, thank god, Thanksgiving Holiday  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving Is A Taste Of Home

By Christine Hoover on Nov 22, 2017

"In all things, imitate and anticipate the final Thanksgiving table and a place where all our longings will finally find their home."

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Tags: Thanks, Longing, home, give thanks, heavenly home, Thanksgiving Holiday, Gifts, God's gifts  (view more)  (view less)

If You're Preaching A Thanksgiving Service, Try These Two Tips

By David J. Lose on Nov 26, 2014

This is the way thanksgiving always works--in giving thanks for a gift given, we are blessed again.

Scripture: John 4:12-15, Isaiah 26:1-4

Tags: Thanksgiving, Luke, Preaching, gratitude, preach  (view more)  (view less)

The Devil Knows How To Discourage You

By Sermoncentral on Apr 4, 2017

This is the focus of all Satan’s massive, multifarious strategies: to dis-courage us through dis-belief in God’s promises.

Tags: Satan, Discouragement, give thanks, Discouraged

15 Fresh, Powerful Thanksgiving Quotes

By Sermoncentral on Nov 23, 2020

Thanksgiving has a centuries-old history. Here's what great minds (old and new) have said about giving thanks.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Thanksgiving, CS Lewis, Quotes, charles spurgeon

What To Do When Your Preaching Turns Stale

By Peter Mead on Feb 7, 2019

On the dashboard of our ministry life, we need to have a light that flashes when we are preaching flat. What causes it? What should we do?

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-55:11, Romans 1:1-10:10

Tags: Preaching, give thanks, stale, ministry life, spiritual dryness  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preaching On Thanksgiving Is So Difficult

By David J. Lose on Oct 15, 2020

Other than saying, "We ought to be thankful," what is there to say?

Tags: people, Preaching, Thanks, gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday  (view more)  (view less)

3 Important Reasons Why You Should Preach On Thanksgiving A Month Early

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 23, 2020

Everyone knows they're supposed to be thankful on Thanksgiving Day, but the heart-attitude won't kick in by magic; it has to be cultivated.

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Tags: Thanksgiving, Preaching, Thankfulness, gratitude, holiday stress  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be Thankful As A Leader

By Josh Reich on Aug 25, 2016

Most of the time on blogs like mine or other leadership and ministry blogs you read about how tough ministry is, how difficult people can be and how hard it is to be a leader. All those things are true.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 103:1-5

Tags: Marriage, Thankfulness, gratitude, Pastors

Why God Still Works Through Poor Preaching

By Peter Mead on Feb 18, 2014

How God works despite us and our preaching (and we need to be thankful for that!).

Tags: Paul, God, Gospel, Preaching, poor preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving: Echoing The Grace Of God

By Sermoncentral on Nov 21, 2018

The Christian life, from the beginning to end, is a life of extraordinary grace. Saying "thank you" just makes sense.

Tags: Grace, Trust, Preaching, nullify grace