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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The End Of Things Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005
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     | 4,342 views

    Do you worry about the end of things? So did the Thessalonians. Paul the Apostle brings them and us some words of encouragement.

    People wonder about the end of things. A recent article in Discover Magazine gives “7 Steps to Survive The End of the Universe.” The article uses the premise that our universe is expanding rapidly and accelerating. One day there will be nothing left but coldness and darkness – no life. But wait! ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Looking In Three Direstions

    Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    As a Christian serving and following the Lord, where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Still serving?

    “LOOKING IN THREE DIRECTIONS” (I Thes.1:1-10) 7/15/2005 The background to this church and its beginning is found in Acts 17. Paul was humanly responsible for starting this church…and he only remained there for less than a month. But the church with its new converts took off at record speed…and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Commendation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
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    Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

    Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith And Hope

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
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    A sermon on the 2nd Lesson Faith and Hope

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith and Hope" "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

    October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

    Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Believers Glorify God's Name

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2006
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    End Time 2(C) / Last Judgment - Believers glorify God’s name by being thankful for God’s grace and by always praying for others.

    BELIEVERS GLORIFY GOD’S NAME November 12, 2006 - END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5,11,12 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We are almost half way through November, believe it or not. To many people November ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Evidence For Everyone To See Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,031 views

    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 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Makings Of A Mature Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
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     | 3,985 views

    A healthy church will have a deepening faith which produces wonderful works!

    1. It’s sad to think of what Thessalonica was like without a church… without a light… without the hope of the gospel. • What would they do about their sin? What would be their standard for right behaviors, for spiritual things? • How would their homes stay strong? Their kids? • Where would they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Rogers avatar

    I Represent Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    A sermon on the importance of living a Christ like life. We are to allow Jesus to lead in our life so that we can reflect Him.

    I Represent Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Prayer Introduction Before I have told you that I like going to the mall, sit, and study people. I watch people come and go. Now have you noticed that today many people wear their company’s logo on their clothing? They are walking advertisements for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aspects Of A Vibrant Church

    Contributed by Greg Barron on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    To illustrate six aspects that should be present in every vibrant church.

    Paul and his team had come to Troas when Paul had received a vision at night in which he saw a man from Macedonia pleading with him to come and help them. Immediately they went to Macedonia concluding that the Lord had called them to preach the gospel to them. They went through Philippi where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Thank God For Committed Christians!

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
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    Committed Christians receive the Gospel, become followers of Christ, serve as an example to others, and share the Word with those they meet.

    Thank God for Committed Christians Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 Introduction: Thank God for committed Christians! Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy were committed Christians, and they gave thanks to God because of the committed Christians in Thessalonica. (vv. 2 – 4) Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Vaughn avatar

    Plain Word Or Pure Power!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
     | 16,117 views

    A powerful sermon that challenges believers of all ages that there is much more to God than just word only!

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” A preacher I know and love has said many times, “That was a POWERFUL SERVICE; I preached!” •• He said it in humility, but he spoke much truth as well. The job of the church is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John D Jones avatar

    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Who Are These People? Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    2nd in a series on 1 Thessalonians, this message focuses on the people to whom Paul wrote this letter.

    WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 INTRODUCTION This morning we are going to return to the 1st Chapter of Thessalonians as we continue with our series A Sure Faith For Uncertain Times…As we noted last week, the people of Thessalonica to whom Paul originally wrote these words lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational