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  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    I. Introduction A.

    I. Introduction A. Read 1 Thess. 5:1-11 B. Paul had just unfolded the truth of the Rapture - "A time when the Lord rises from His seat beside His Father’s Throne; Descends in the air; and shouts, ‘Come Up Hither,’ and all of Christians rise to meet in the air to be with the Lord forever to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Conviction Keeps Us Spirituality Alert

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A.

    CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A. (:1-3) Two Different Convictions Regarding God's Program for the Future (especially: the coming of the Day of the Lord) 1. The Conviction of Believers Regarding the Coming Day of the Lord a. Aware of the signs of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confidence Without A Calendar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The World As It Is.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,263 views

    Looking at the real world, and looking for the end of time.Can people be convinced that this world will not last forever?

    The World as it is. Wednesday, January 07, 2004 Can people acctually believe that this world can continue to exist as it is for eternity? There are those that actually believe that there is a future for their children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,072 views

    This message takes a look at the Day of the Lord and it’s meaning primarily to the believer.

    The Day of the Lord I Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. The Uncertainty and the Certainty (v. 1-3) A. For the believer, there is no need to know the exact time of the Day of the Lord. (v.1) There are a few reasons for this. 1. It will not affect you (I Thes. 5:9) 2. Jesus took our wrath and judgment if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pack Your Bags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,667 views

    We are to always be ready for the coming of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th grade. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,239 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever Happened To Fear

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,712 views

    Reaching the lost is no easy task and tactics have changed even though the Truth remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

    What Ever Happened to Fear? Introduction A. What is fear? 1. Encarta: an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the presence or a perception of impending danger. 2. Fear is an emotion. 3. What scares you? Animals, people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Sleeping?

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    Sleeping can cause a lot of problems when done at the wrong time. The Christian must be disciplined to sleep at the right times and be vigilant at all times.

    Did you often fall asleep in the day? Do you have a habit of nodding off and falling into a deep sleep at the drop of the hat? Are you sometimes in a daze that goes on more than one day? Don’t be alarmed, don’t be afraid, you are a lot like me. I Thessalonians is a book written to very special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready To Go! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    Are you anxiously waiting at the gate for the Rapture - or sleeping in your seat? Paul gives us some practical advise for how to stay alert and ready to board!

    I like to watch people in airports. These days you have to arrive a week before your scheduled departure to make it through parking, hauling your baggage passed the porters, figuring out the new computer check in system - then see the security line snake around the block, waiting for lattes. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

    “THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Buchner avatar

    The Earthly Good Of Being Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    It does have some earthly good to be heavenly minded!

    “The Earthly Good of Being Heavenly Minded” Living with the Reality of Heaven and Hell Series I Thessalonians 5:1-11 (verses taken from NKJV unless noted) Wakelee Church ~ October 10, 2004 Theme: It does have some earthly good to be heavenly minded. Introduction - What if our faith didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Questions For The Sleeping

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

    Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Toby Powers avatar

    The Sin Of Thanklessness

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,538 views

    Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist