Sermon Resources on The Morning

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O God, Giver of all good, and Fountain

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Psalm 118:24, James 1:17, Psalm 136:1, Philippians 4:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

O God, Giver of all good, and Fountain of all mercies, in whom are all the springs of our life; all glory, thanks and praise be unto thee for thine unfailing goodness; for thy faithfulness which is fr...

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“Do it Again”

Author

G. K. Chesterton

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Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 90:2, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 136:1, Genesis 8:22, Matthew 18:3

Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it...

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Confession and Forgiveness On Thanksgiving

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Thanksgiving (Holiday)

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Psalm 136:, Psalm 145:8,13,19

Pastor: On this Thanksgiving (Eve), let us seek God’s forgiveness as together we confess our neglect of His blessings and the shallowness of our thankfulness. Silent confession Lord God, eve...

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Eternal Light, who has folded back the

Author

Carl A. Glover

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1, Psalm 119:105, John 9:5, Matthew 4:12-17, John 12:35

Eternal Light, who has folded back the curtain of darkness and caused the dawn of a new day to brighten the earth, we ask you to gladden our hearts with your light. Give us the light of faith, that do...

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Of light, Lord of Lords, God of this

Author

John Birch

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, John 8:12, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 136:1, Ephesians 5:8-9, Isaiah 60:1

Of light, Lord of Lords, God of this world and the next, We give you thanks for the promise of this day, We give you thanks for the challenge of this day, We give you thanks for the blessings of this ...

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O Lord our God, who first made light to

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, John 1:1-14, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1-5, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 1:3, John 11:40, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 4:12-17

O Lord our God, who first made light to shine out of darkness and now awakens us again to praise your goodness and ask for your grace: accept now, in your boundless mercy, the offering of our worship ...

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Let us receive the light and we will

Author

Clement of Alexandria

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1, Psalm 119:105, John 9:5, Matthew 4:12-17, John 12:35

Let us receive the light and we will receive God. Let us receive the light and become disciples of the Lord. Sing. O Word; reveal the Creator to us. Your words will save us and your songs will teach u...

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The General Thanksgiving

Author

Edward Reynolds

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Psalm 100:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 136:1, Colossians 3:17, Ephesians 5:20

Leader and people: Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants, give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you ...

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Lord of Hope and God of all that’s new—Father

Author

Richard Herman

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Romans 12:12, Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 3:8, Ephesians 4:2-3, Psalm 136:1

Lord of Hope and God of all that’s new—Father, Son and Holy Spirit: We’re filled with wonder, gratitude, and joy inspired by the gifts of new life You freely give us. There’s the joy and wonder of eve...

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Author

J. F. Wilson

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Advent

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Luke 15:11-32, Psalm 136:1-3, Isaiah 9:2-7

Strange, this familiar Father of prodigals whose love, too much for one lifetime, wills that we shall share the feast of forgiveness and joy in the epilogue of eternity. Strange, this daily advent of ...

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Almighty God–Father, Son and Holy, You Tell

Author

Richard Herman

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Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 136:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Isaiah 40:31

Almighty God–Father, Son and Holy Spirit: You tell us to pray with thanksgiving...and we do; giving thanks for Your daily provision and care, for the birth of a child, for new jobs and new friends, fo...

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Prayers of the People for Thanksgiving

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Psalm 136:

Pastor: Almighty God, we raise our voices in thanksgiving for Your blessings. Like the Israelites in the wilderness, we too have known Your love, and experienced Your care and provision. You give us ...

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Seeking God's Grace Together

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Acts 4:31-35 , Hebrews 4:16, Romans 12:5, John 6:35, Psalm 136:1

Pastor: In peace, let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: For the holy Christian Church, here and scattered throughout the world, and for the proclamation of the ...

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A Blessing Based on Psalm 136

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Psalm 136:

Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. People: His love endures forever. Pastor: The blessing of almighty God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, remain with you now and forever....

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Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1-5, Ephesians 5:5-20, Matthew 5:13-16

Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us. Let not my doubts nor my darkness speak to me. Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us. Let my heart always welcome your love. Amen.

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Opening Prayer – You Cannot Love Me More

Author

Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia

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1 John 4:, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 43:1, John 15:9, Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 136:26, Ephesians 3:17-19

You cannot love me more You will not love me less You love me fully Now and always Help me accept the gift of your love Help me trust it Help me accept it fully There’s no need to earn your love...

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Adapted from Psalm 136:1-4, 26

Author

Dustin Ray

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Psalm 136:1-4, Psalm 136:26

Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. All: His steadfast love endures forever. Leader: Give thanks to the God of gods. All: His steadfast love endures forever. Leader: Give thanks t...

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Adapted from Psalm 136:1-3

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Psalm 136:

Pastor: We worship in the name of our Triune God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit! People: His love endures forever. Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. People: His love en...

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God of light and truth, you are beyond

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1-5, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 1:3, John 11:40, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 4:12-17

God of light and truth, you are beyond our grasp or conceiving. Before the brightness of your presence the angels veil their faces. With lowly reverence and adoring love we acclaim your glory and sing...

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Holy God of light and glory: You alone

Author

Richard Herman

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 1:3, John 11:40, Philippians 2:9-11

Holy God of light and glory: You alone are good. You alone are pure and righteous. And, therefore, You alone are worthy of our praise, our devotion and honor. In the brilliance of Your light, we are r...

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Heavenly father, your faithfulness and

Author

Austin D. Hill

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Psalm 136:1-36, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:1-5, James 1:7

Heavenly father, your faithfulness and love endure forever, yet our gratitude fades on a daily basis. For your blessings that we see and fail to acknowledge, please forgive us. For your blessings that...

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Adapted from Psalm 136:1-6

Author

Austin D. Hill

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Thanksgiving (General)

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Psalm 136:1-6

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever . Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever . Give thanks to the Lord of lords; His love endures foever . To h...

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Gratitude: It Makes Everything Taste Better

Author

The Pastor's Workshop

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Proverbs 22:7-11, 1 Samuel 8:10 , Mark 16:9-20, Psalm 60:, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Daniel 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 136:1

Charles Fulton Oursler Sr. (1893–1952) was an American journalist, playwright, editor, and writer. Like many Southerners of means, he was cared for as a boy by a nurse who had been born into slavery. ...

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We worship in the name of our Triune God

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Psalm 136:1-3

Pastor: We worship in the name of our Triune God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit! People: His love endures forever. Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. People: His ...

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Author

D. A. Carson

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Leviticus 19:18 , Ruth 1:16–17, 1 Samuel 18:1–4 , John 13:34–35, Luke 7:36–50 , Psalm 136:

The new command is simple enough for a toddler to memorize and appreciate, profound enough that the most mature believers are repeatedly embarrassed at how poorly they comprehend it and put it i...

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Do You Trust God?

Author

Brennan Manning

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Habakkuk 3:17-19, Job 1:20-21, Daniel 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 , Psalm 136:1, Philippians 4:6-7

Let’s say I interviewed ten people, asking each the same question—“Do you trust God?”—and each answered, “Yes, I trust God,” but nine of the ten actually did not trust him. How would I find out which ...

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Author

Avery Brooke

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John 8:12-20, Psalm 136:, John 1:1-14, Psalm 27:, Isaiah 60:1-5, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 1:3, John 11:40, Matthew 4:12-17

When I looked for God in the light, God was not there. When I faced the unfaceable, I found that I had joined God in the darkness. And so, paradoxically, the darkness had become light.

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Father, as adults, we can fool

Author

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

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Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 136:1, Matthew 19:13-15, 1 John 4:9-10, Mark 10:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 15:5, Psalm 121:1-2

Father, as adults, we can fool ourselves into being quite self-sufficient. Yet, You have called us to be precariously dependent upon You. When we see how Jesus welcomes the little children, we can als...

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The Trickiness of Defining Love

Author

John Mark Comer

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Deuteronomy 7:7–9 , Hosea 3:1–3, Exodus 34:6–7, John 15:12–13 , 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 , Psalm 136:

In love . What does that even mean? “Love” is a junk drawer we dump all sorts of ideas into, just because we don’t have anywhere else to put them. I “love” God, and I “love” fish tacos. See ...

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Using Repetition to Make a Point

Author

James Boice

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Matthew 13:, Philippians 3:1, 1 Samuel 3:1–10 , Exodus 7:12, Deuteronomy 6:4–9 , Psalm 136:

In the second century before Christ the great rival to Roman power in the Mediterranean world was Carthage, the Phoenician city-state located on the north African coast. It had been founded in 822 B.C...

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