In Preaching Articles: "gratitude" showing 1-15 of 17

Pastoring From A Place Of Gratitude

By Lance Witt on Nov 5, 2017

Does gratitude flavor your life? Are the words that flow from your lips and the thoughts that race through your mind marked by gratitude?

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Colossians 2:7

Tags: Ingratitude, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Evaluate attitude, leadership, Thankfulness, gratitude, Grumbling  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving Can't Be Commanded—but It Can Be Preached

By David J. Lose on Jul 7, 2022

Here's the problem: Thanksgiving--that is, the genuine expression of gratitude--can't be forced.

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

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The Current Of Thanksgiving

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 23, 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

Jonathan Edwards On True Thanksgiving

By SermonCentral on Nov 20, 2020

Jonathan Edwards has a word for our time that could hardly be more pointed if he were living today. It has to do with the foundation of gratitude.

Tags: Thanksgiving, gratitude, Thankful, Thanksgiving Holiday

15 Brilliant Quotes For Thanksgiving

By SermonCentral on Nov 16, 2021

These words will encourage you personally as you enter into the holiday season.

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

Now That Easter Is Over…

By Lance Witt on Apr 23, 2017

As pastors we need to do a better job with the discipline of “sanctified lingering”.

Tags: Volunteer, Time of Reflection, gratitude, graciousness

Why Preaching On Thanksgiving Is So Difficult

By David J. Lose on Oct 14, 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)

20 Thanksgiving Quotes For Preaching And Inspiration

By SermonCentral on Nov 21, 2018

Give some freshness to your Thanksgiving message, or post these inspirational words on your church's website, Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

Framing Thanksgiving

By Mark Looyenga on Nov 21, 2016

Again and again in Scripture, biblical characters experience contentment amidst struggle or difficulty in ways that go beyond just circumstance.

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Ruth 1:16-17, Psalm 63:1-8, Philippians 4:11, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:6, Matthew 26:53, Matthew 27:14, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thanksgiving, Contentment, gratitude, Perspective

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

Complaining Never Wins The Culture

By Trevin Wax on May 4, 2022

What if the biggest danger ahead for Christians today is something we don’t expect, but should?

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-16, 1 John 5:19, Psalm 78:17-20, Philippians 2:25, Luke 4:18, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 11:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: gratitude, Culture, Complaining, Grumbling, culture  (view more)  (view less)

A Life Well Lived

By Lance Witt on Sep 19, 2023

No matter what has happened in the past or what your ministry situation is today, you can have a rich, meaningful life.

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Tags: vision, gratitude, Legacy, Godly Legacy

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

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 22, 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: gratitude, holiday stress, Thanksgiving, Preaching, Thankfulness  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Bad Leaders Say

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 23, 2020

Here are 7 things bad leaders say. I only know this, because, over the years, I’ve caught myself thinking or even saying some of these things.

Tags: Independence, gratitude, self awareness, Leadership General, Bad leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How To Be Thankful As A Leader

By Josh Reich on Jul 9, 2023

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