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Thanksgiving

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Here is why we should be thankful, how much we have to be thankful for, and how we can give God our thanks.

Benefits of Thanksgiving

CGG Weekly by Gary Montgomery

Do we thank God daily for all His blessings? Do we thank Him for only the nice things? He wants us to thank Him for His benefits, mercy, and graciousness.

Thankful Forever

CGG Weekly by Martin G. Collins

Is it not a shame that a day set apart for thanking the Almighty Creator of the universe is either commercially overhyped or given barely a glance?

Thanksgiving: Honorable Origins

CGG Weekly by John O. Reid

Some have questioned Christians keeping Thanksgiving. The concern is that it stemmed from paganism, and thus a member of God's church should not observe it.

Thanksgiving and Entropy

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Thankfulness for God's bounty upon us and our land has fallen to gluttony, football games, and planning one's strategy for the next day's shopping.

Daily Thanksgiving

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Too many confine their giving of thanks to one day a year. Answering these four questions will help us to evaluate our approach to this spiritual duty.

Thanksgiving or Self-Indulgence?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Should Christians celebrate Thanksgiving Day? Are all this world's holidays off limits? Here is how to determine their propriety.

Thanksgiving

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

We cannot emulate the nine ungrateful lepers, but must be proactive in our expressions of thanksgiving, such as making lists of things for which we are thankful.

A Time For Thanksgiving (2009)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Paul heard continuous bad news, but he learned to control himself, controlling his anxiety by thinking positively and wholesomely.

A Time For Thanksgiving

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Our annual Thanksgiving was derived from the harvest festivals, patterned after the Holy Days such as Pentecost and Tabernacles. We must not forget God.

Hannah's Thanksgiving

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Hannah gave up the very thing she asked for. Her willingness to give God her most precious possession stands on par with Abraham's renowned sacrifice of Isaac.

The Power of 'Thank You'

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Some have declared that the words 'thank you' are some of the most powerful, disarming anger , increasing health, and allowing one to sleep in peace.

Thankfulness

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The apostle Paul predicted the end-time generation to be unthankful. We need to buck this trend and show our appreciation to God and fellow man.

God Wants Us to Think and Remember

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

The Pilgrims were at Plymouth Rock in 1621, a time which the Colonists and 91 Native Americans gave thanks to God for preserving them through the first year.

Thanks for Everything

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We should not confine the giving of thanks to a single day of the year, but express it continually—in fact, every time we come before God in prayer.

Giving Thanks

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The real reason Thanksgiving is not a wildly popular holiday is because Americans do not want to give God any credit for their peace, plenty, and power.

Sending Thank-Yous

CGG Weekly by Dan Elmore

It is a big mistake to neglect expressing earnest thanks whenever it is called for. The benefits to others and to us are too valuable to pass up.

What Is There to Be Thankful for Today?

CGG Weekly by John O. Reid

We find it difficult to retain a positive, thankful attitude these days, but we should always offer thanksgiving to God, especially in times like these.

Ingratitude

Article by Mark Schindler

Some people cannot seem to realize a blessing if it slaps them across the face! Ingratitude can hold a person back in his or her relationship with God.

The Spirit of Gratitude

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Pride, the kind demonstrated by Nebuchadnezzar when he boasted about what he had accomplished, militates against any feelings of gratitude.

Be You Thankful

Sermon by John O. Reid

When we neglect to become thankful, our hearts harden, bringing about alienation from God. Gratitude is the glue that cements our relationships with God.

Be Thankful!

Sermon by John O. Reid

The danger of abundant blessings is that we tend to forget the source of the blessings and cease being thankful. When we forget to be thankful, we forget God.

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Without thanksgiving and praise, our prayers degenerate into the 'gimmes' with the emphasis on the self. We must give God thoughtful thanks in every circumstance.

Facing Times of Stress: Faithfulness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Prayers often become difficult because we fail to add thanksgiving, praise or adoration toward God. Thankfulness is an obligation to which we are bound.

Do We See Ourselves As God Sees Us?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Praying without gratitude is like clipping the wings of prayer. Thankfulness is not natural to carnal human nature which loves to grovel as a timid worrywart.

Thankfulness

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Robbing God extends far beyond the neglect of tithes and offerings, but also includes ignoring God and neglecting to thank Him for the plethora of blessings.

Thankfulness (1986)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

We need to give thanks for everything, blessings and trials. Christianity ought to be an exhilarating experience, but it depends on our outlook on life.

Thank You for Finishing What You Start!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We should be thankful to God for His Holy Spirit, spiritual blessings, fellowship, as well as God's promise that He will finish what He has started.

The Quest for Happiness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Happiness is the result of faithfully keeping God's Covenant, ensuring peace, prosperity, and an abundant life. The world's joy only disappoints in the end.

Forget Not All His Benefits

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

As long as the nation truly remembers God, He will prosper us. When we forget that foundational principle, He will break the pride of our power.

Lest We Forget (2011)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The modern Israelitish nations have difficulty remembering God, His providence, and His mercy. Ingratitude has been one of the worst traits of our culture.

Whatever We Ask

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Prayer comes under attack if we live double-lives, giving us a guilty conscience, not practicing what we have been taught, allowing our hearts to condemn us.

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Sacrifices of thanksgiving, praise, and gratitude are required of God's called out priests. By meditating on the right things, we prepare ourselves for prayer.

The Mystery of Goodness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Because even Satan can transform himself into an angel of light, we must be careful not to assess goodness by surface appearances. God's goodness is our pattern.

The Sacrifice of Praise

Article by Martin G. Collins

I Peter 2:5 says that we are to offer up spiritual sacrifices. Here is what that means and how we can do it acceptably before God.

Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We may find God's means of correction discouraging, but when we place His actions in context with His overall plan, we can find peace in God's sovereignty.

Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Physical hunger and thirst provide important types of the desire one must cultivate for spiritual resources, realizing that man cannot live by bread alone.

Prayer Makes a Difference

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.