Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-5:15:

The Battle Of The Sexes

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Insights into the differences between men and women...and how to keep the casualties in the battle at a minimum.

Battle of the Sexes by Randy A. Croft Several years ago, the United States Government wasted $18,000,000 over something as small as a hyphen. The Readers Digest reported the incident and said that a hyphen was omitted when instructions were fed to a computer which was to guide a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Snooze

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002

Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

“Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

{All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Conviction Gives Hope To The Bereaved

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.: Two different groups of believers in view: 1) those who are alive and remain until the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conviction Keeps Us Spirituality Alert

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Paul speaks in 1 Thess.

Paul speaks in 1 Thess. 5:9 about turning from idols to “serve the true and living God.” One of the reasons God saves us is that we might serve Him. “Serve” is the Greek word, which means to “yield obedience to or submit.” We should pledge our allegiance to the Lamb of God and serve Him well in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

5 Guidelines For Maintaining Healthy Church Relations

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A.

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A. Appreciate Your Spiritual Leaders B. Live in Peace with One Another C. Build One Another Up--Being Sensitive to Individual Needs 1. Admonish the unruly 2. Encourage the fainthearted ("small-souled") 3. Help the weak D. Be Patient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on May 11, 2002

This message was created for someone who I did not personally know, but whom others said was a christian. It is easily adaptable.

Good morning, and thank you for coming. Today, we’ve come to celebrate the life and share the loss of Myrna Fawn Ramsey…known to most as simply…”Fawn.” We’ve come to remember, tell stories, and say good-bye to Fawn. And as hard as it is, this service will help us begin the process of letting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Why Date Setting Is Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Setting dates for Christ’s return.

Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Not

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jun 26, 2002

Bringing out the positive from the negative phrase, "Let us not"....which is found in several places within the Scriptures.

While preparing a sermon I was using my search feature in which I came across an interesting word group. A. The word group was: “let us not”. 1. I was too busy to do anything but notice this at the time, but later on I was able to get back to this word group to see, upon further ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Playing: Back To The Future!

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002

In light of the things happening in our world, what does the future hold? Where are we headed? When will the world end?

Now Playing: “Back To The Future!” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; MATTHEW 24:42-44; 25:13 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

A discussion of the term the Day of theLord and related events. The need for readiness.

THE DAY OF THE LORD I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fit To Fight

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 6, 2001

As Christians, we are constantly in a Spiritual battle against evil and Satan. We had better be prepared to go to war for the Truth of Jesus.

There is a story of a military officer stationed in Korea. She was in the Army 2nd infantry and the division she was in had an unofficial motto: “Fit to Fight.” She said that she was amused at how each unit twisted this motto to fit their duties. She said that the aviation battalion changed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist