Troubled Yet Thankful
Donald Cantrell
Psalm 107:1-8
Theme: ''Thanksgiving is a time to remember what God has done for us''
I - The Thankful Throng (1 - 2)
II - The Terrible Trials (3 - 5)
III - The Terrific Turn (6)
IV - The Triumphant Testimony (7)
V - The Thanksgiving Test (8)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
Despair Turned to Delight
During the siege of Plevna, the Czar, while going around the camp one evening, found a man who had fallen asleep while writing a letter to his wife. This officer had told of his hard work and exposure in the trenches, but said that these were nothing compared to his debts. ''Who will pay my debts?'' he wrote. Then he fell asleep brooding over his trouble.
The Czar glanced over the officer's shoulder, read the letter, and wrote underneath the question, ''I will, Alexander.'' When the officer awoke he could hardly believe his eyes. His heart leaped for joy.
More Than Enough to be Thankful For
Once there was a teacher that asked her students to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. The students cast the most votes for the following:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not turned in her paper yet. She asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, ''Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many.''
The teacher said, ''Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.'' The girl hesitated, and then read from the following list:
1. To see
2. To hear
3. To touch
4. To taste
5. To feel
6. To laugh
7. To love
How often do we complain about our trails, yet we fail to look at our blessings and offer up thanks? Each and every one of us faces trials, yet if we are honest, we also have ...
Donald Cantrell
Psalm 107:1-8
Theme: ''Thanksgiving is a time to remember what God has done for us''
I - The Thankful Throng (1 - 2)
II - The Terrible Trials (3 - 5)
III - The Terrific Turn (6)
IV - The Triumphant Testimony (7)
V - The Thanksgiving Test (8)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
Despair Turned to Delight
During the siege of Plevna, the Czar, while going around the camp one evening, found a man who had fallen asleep while writing a letter to his wife. This officer had told of his hard work and exposure in the trenches, but said that these were nothing compared to his debts. ''Who will pay my debts?'' he wrote. Then he fell asleep brooding over his trouble.
The Czar glanced over the officer's shoulder, read the letter, and wrote underneath the question, ''I will, Alexander.'' When the officer awoke he could hardly believe his eyes. His heart leaped for joy.
More Than Enough to be Thankful For
Once there was a teacher that asked her students to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. The students cast the most votes for the following:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not turned in her paper yet. She asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, ''Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many.''
The teacher said, ''Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.'' The girl hesitated, and then read from the following list:
1. To see
2. To hear
3. To touch
4. To taste
5. To feel
6. To laugh
7. To love
How often do we complain about our trails, yet we fail to look at our blessings and offer up thanks? Each and every one of us faces trials, yet if we are honest, we also have ...
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