Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:21:

Attitudes That Can Quench Revival

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: As we come closer and closer to the end of this age, we will have to as believers exercise major discernment.

Introduction: As we come closer and closer to the end of this age, we will have to as believers exercise major discernment. We must be freed from numerous things and one of those things is our inability to embrace our brothers and sisters of the various denominational Churches. What God is doing in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Looking For Good In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Jan 3, 2001

Sermon on where not to and where to, look for good.

“LOOKING FOR GOOD IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES” TITUS 1:8 There was once a pastor who had a little five year old daughter. Now the little girl notice that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Denomination: Bible Church

Building A Confident Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Five essential "bricks" for building a confident Church.

When this church finally decided to build our new worship center back in 1996 all my pastor friends told me to pack my bags. One of my former seminary teachers suggested that I update my resume. You see, building projects have a reputation for tearing churches apart. And through the years a general ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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

Advent Iii, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002

Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002

how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Come, Let Us Pray

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 7, 2003

A New Year is here. Start it off right. Start it off in prayer.

Come; Let Us Pray HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 1-05-03 A New Year is here….. Start it off right ...start it off in prayer Direction Harvest House Should not be only know as a place where the Spirit of God Dwells….. But of a Mighty People of Prayer Lifting up our voices to God For His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keepers Of The Flame Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

Keepers of the Flame A guy from Wisconsin and a man from Illinois are sitting next to each other on a long flight to L.A. The Illini leans over to the Badger and asks if he’d like to play a game to pass the time. The cheesehead just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines. The flatlander ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Drive Happy With The Spirit

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Only the Spirit’s continual work through the means of grace can dare keep us in faith and hope.

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 February 2, 2003 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany DRIVE HAPPY WITH THE SPIRIT A rental car company has as recent sales pitch: Don’t Worry, Drive Happy. The slogan implies if you rent from this company, you’ll have no worries, and your business trip or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 11 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 11 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Characteristics of a Good Church Member” Date: August 25, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Introduction Because of other events I will wrap up our study today and next week on the Church Covenant. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Bright Light For My Dark Night Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 23, 2005

Have you wondered about the spiritual gift of prophecy? Would God leave Christians to wandering about in darkness in these last days? Or has He provided a bright light for our dark night in the spiritual gift of prophecy? Who is the source of this brig

Pastor E. Douglas Venn Preached at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Moscow, ID on October 8, 2005 www.tagnet.org/moscow God always lights our way in the darkness of these last days  He always shares His plans with us ahead of time through prophets with the spiritual gift of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sound And Blameless

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005

How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005

God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready To Go! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Christian's Labor - 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the fifth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 5 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:19-21 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist