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

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

By David J. Lose on Nov 18, 2014

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

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Tags: Thanksgiving, Command, Preaching, gratitude

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

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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

20 Thanksgiving Quotes For Preaching And Inspiration

By Sermoncentral on Nov 22, 2018

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

Scripture: Romans 1:1-16:30

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

15 Brilliant Quotes For Thanksgiving

By Sermoncentral on Nov 20, 2015

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

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:7-17

Tags: gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday

Jonathan Edwards On True Thanksgiving

By Sermoncentral on Nov 21, 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

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

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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)

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

Have You Preached The Five Blessings That Flow From Thanksgiving?

By J. John on Nov 21, 2014

A British pastor reminds us, "Thanksgiving is more than an American holiday; it's a Godly holiday, as well."

Scripture: Matthew 25:26-27, Titus 2:1-10, Titus 2:11-20, Matthew 26:26-27:28

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Framing Thanksgiving

By Mark Looyenga on Nov 22, 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

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

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?

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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)