Sermons on 1 2 Thessalonians:

Paul's Ministry & Motivations (1:23-2:5) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon finishes up Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians with him telling them what he is doing for them.

Paul's Ministry & Motivations So far, as we have studied Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians we have looked at what Paul says that he, and how he prays for them. This evening we will look at what Paul says that he does for them. In Colossians 1:24-2:5 Paul describes his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judges Part 4 (Nasb) (15 Judges Then, 2 Are In 1 Samuel)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 16, 2023

Chapters 17-21

Micah’s Idolatry (This is not the Micah with a book named after him in the Old Testament.), being independent 17 Now there was a man of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Micah. 2 He said to his mother, “The eleven hundred pieces of silver which were taken from you, about which you uttered ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How To Keep God On Our Side 2 Kings 18:1-7

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 29, 2024

Many people claim God is on their side in politics, religion, and even sports. God is on the side of humanity, for God so loved the world he gave his Son.

HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. Many professing Christians believe God is on their side in religion, politics, and even in sports. B. God is on the side of his creation (John 3:16), but it is up to his creation as to whether we keep him on our side (Isa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Trying To Steal The Pen....(40 Days) Luke 4:1,2

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 1, 2020

A message about our purpose in life and how we cannot do it on our own. We can learn from Jesus being in the desert for 40 days.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Power: Healing And Wholeness On Easter Sunday 1 Peter 2:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024

The resurrection brings healing and wholeness to our lives, both spiritually and physically. Let us delve into the truth of God's Word and discover the profound implications of Easter for our health and well-being.

Resurrection Power: Healing and Wholeness on Easter Sunday As we gather on this Easter Sunday evening, we are reminded of the transformative power of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want us to explore how the resurrection brings healing and wholeness to our lives, both spiritually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, Acts 3:6-8, Luke 9:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 2 – Description Of Emptiness – Chapter 1:4-6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 19, 2025

Jeremiah is faced with the scene of destruction all around and he describes different events and how they affected people and material things. When people turn from God, the inevitable must happen, and that is God’s judgement upon the existing order.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 2 – DESCRIPTION OF EMPTINESS – CHAPTER 1:4-6 Lamentations is a little studied book but we wish to open it up and see some great gems here. There are very valuable lessons and principles among the sorrow. PART [A]. ROADS AND GATES; PRIESTS AND VIRGINS ARE IN ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:4, Deuteronomy 16:16, Isaiah 1:13-15, Isaiah 28:7, Jeremiah 4:9, Jeremiah 5:31, Jeremiah 6:13, Ezekiel 22:26, Lamentations 1:5, Genesis 6:3, Hebrews 12:5-11, Lamentations 1:6, Jeremiah 5:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You’re Alive! Act Like It - Ecclesiastes 9:2-10:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 26, 2025

It’s better to be alive in a painful life than to be dead. This passage explains why and teaches us how to seize the day and enjoy life through relationships and work.

9:1 Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: the righteous, the wise, and their works are in God's hands. People don't know whether to expect love or hate. Everything lies ahead of them. 2 Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, ...read more

How To Enjoy God Through His Creation - Psalm 8:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 8, 2025

This sermon explains how to use not only the most amazing things in the creation to increase your delight in God, but also the disappointing things—even disappointing people to increase your joy in God by seeing how your disappointment in them draws lines that point to God’s majesty.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2

The Uncommon Power That God Provides. 1st Peter 2:11-12

Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025

A message about the power that God provides in our lives as we go through daily living.

Good Morning. Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s So Good To Be Forgiven! - Psalm 32:1,2,5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 29, 2025

What does God require of you after you have sinned? And what all does true confession involve?

Psalms 32:1-11 A Maskil of David. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

How To Jump Start Spiritual Growth - 2 Peter 1:9a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 16, 2025

Is there anything more frustrating than those stubborn character flaws that you can't change? You’ve tried everything—prayer, accountability, discipline—but the changes never last. Peter shows us the surprising path to lasting change.

2 Peter 1:8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

The World’s Two Greatest Events (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2024

I feel led again today to preach on THE WORLD’S TWO GREATEST EVENTS that will take place according to the precious Word of God.

When mankind tells us something we have no guaranteed it will take place. But when God tells us something we can count on it happening. These two events are: 1. The RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 2. The SECOND COMING OF CHRIST Last week I preached on the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH which is one of these great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Honesty

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

Paul having commended the Thessalonian church to walk in Holiness and then in Harmony, now mandates that they walk with one another in honesty.

“Walk in Honesty” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) II. WALK IN HARMONY. (VV. 9-10) III. WALK in HONESTY. (vv. 11-12) Romans 12:7; 13:13; 2 Corinthians 8:20-21; Philippians 4:8 A. Make it your AMBITION to live peaceably. (v. 11a) And that ye study to be quiet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 6, 2005

A chapter by chapter examination outline of Daniel and the keys to Revelation.

Daniel Survey Chapter 1 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Daniel is more than just facts and dates. Chapters 1-6 Stories – How to prepare for the end time Chapters 7-12 Prophecies – When/what signs of the end Jesus told us to study ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Living To Please God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ