Sermon Central
-
1 Thessalonians
Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2004 (message contributor)
-
1. Evidence For Everyone To See
Contributed on Jun 24, 2004
If we are going to be successful in fulfilling our calling, our faith must be eveident for everyone to see
INTRODUCTION • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more
-
2. Keys To Effective Evangelism
Contributed on Jul 2, 2004
Paul shares some insight from the as to what we can to in order to be more effective in evangelism
INTRODUCTION • When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives should change; people should be able to see a difference in our lives. • The church is called to reach out to lost people so that we can win them to Jesus. Once we immerse them into the kingdom of God, we are to take those ...read more
-
3. Helping Each Other Grow
Contributed on Jul 7, 2004
Once we win people, we need to help them grow in Christ. Paul speaks of how he shared the gospel with people. We can gain insights as to what we can do to help each other grow!
INTRODUCTION • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when we get ...read more
-
4. Live The Life
Contributed on Jul 24, 2004
We are called to live in purity not in immorality. This is God’s specific command!
INTRODUCTION • When we started this series on 1 Thessalonians, I stated that a good theme for the book could be titled the same as a Chuck Colson book, “How Now Shall We live?” • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of ...read more
-
5. Is Death The End?
Contributed on Jul 30, 2004
Is there hope for eternal life.
INTRODUCTION • Picture if you will a young couple. They have been dating for a long time. The man is thinking about asking this young lady he has been dating to marry him. The young lady is wondering if the young man is ever going to ask the question. • Finally the question is asked, “Will ...read more
-
6. Pack Your Bags
Contributed on Aug 6, 2004
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. ...read more
-
7. Kingdom Conduct
Contributed on Aug 13, 2004
We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church
INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more
-
8. Keep Your Focus
Contributed on Aug 20, 2004
In the midst of trouble, we need to keep our focus
INTRODUCTION • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where are focus is supposed to be. • Throughout this letter to the church, Paul has reminded us that Jesus is going to return at any time ...read more
-
9. Evidence For Everyone To See
Contributed on Jan 2, 2009
This is a revamp of a series from a few years ago. We can reach people if our faith is evident!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return ...read more
-
10. Keys To Effective Evangelism (09)
Contributed on Jan 9, 2009
We are called to reach out to the lost. Belonging to Jesus should motivate us to see others belong to Him also.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives should change; people should be able to see a difference in our lives. • The church is called to reach out to lost people so that we can win them to Jesus. Once we immerse them into the kingdom of God, we are to ...read more
-
11. Helping Each Other (09)
Contributed on Jan 16, 2009
Part of our journey of faith is that we are to help each other grow.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end ...read more
-
12. Live The Life God Called Us To Live
Contributed on Jan 23, 2009
We are called to live in a special way.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages talking about how we are called to reach out to people who do not know Jesus and how we are to then take those people and help them to become ...read more
-
13. Real Hope
Contributed on Jan 30, 2009
We have REAL hope in Jesus!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Death is a time we do not like to face. • We have many people here today that have lost loved ones to death. When death comes, it seems like our hopes and dreams for the future are crushed. Some have lost loved ones at an early age, some after many, many years ...read more
-
14. Pack Your Bags (Pp)
Contributed on Feb 12, 2009
Pack your bags, be ready for His return!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • 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 ...read more
-
15. Kingdom Conduct (Pp)
Contributed on Feb 20, 2009
We are expected to deal with one another in the church in a certian way. Our actions should reflect the God we serve!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Just like the Thessalonian Church, the church today is facing many struggles. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There’s a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of demands on our time. How ...read more