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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Gospel According To You Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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    We can preach the gospel, but only the Holy Spirit can convict people of their sins.

    INTRODUCTION I’m teaching verse by verse through 1 Thessalonians. The name of the series is “Finding HOPE in a Hopeless world.” Today the message is entitled, “The Gospel According to You.” We use the word “gospel” a lot. We talk about gospel music, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need To Commend Ourselves More Often.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014
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    Do we deserve God's commendation for our services to him. Well based on Paul's converts at Thessalonica, I would say we do, because we love to serve the Lord in an age where it is unpopular and irrelevant, and to think of others before our ourselves.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 19th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Do we deserve God's commendation for our services to him. Well based on Paul's converts at Thessalonica, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Joy In Fellowship That Transforms Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 10, 2014
     | 3,624 views

    THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH This message lookas at the components necessary to seeing fellowship embraced in the church.

    JOY IN FELLOWSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 1:4-8 ALWAYS OFFERING PRAYER WITH JOY IN MY EVERY PRAYER FOR YOU ALL, 5 IN VIEW OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GOSPEL FROM THE FIRST DAY UNTIL NOW.6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Model Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022
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    We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

    For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Called For A Change

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2018
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    God has chosen us in and by Jesus to become fully devoted followers of Jesus and to make fully devoted followers of Jesus. We are challenged within ourselves; by God; and from outside of ourselves to accomplish these two goals.

    1. Good to be chosen – Sports/Jobs/Mates/Friends/Elected Politicians – “Chosen by People” 2. God has called us by the gospel (2 Thessalonians 2.14) 3. The gospel call challenges us to transformation in our lives – 1 Thessalonians 1.4-10 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 3: Their Reception Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2018
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    Paul wants these fellow Christians to remember that he and his co-workers preached the Gospel to them, and they responded by believing and receiving that Gospel.

    4/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 3: THEIR RECEPTION OF THE GOSPEL (1Th 1:5-7) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (NIV) 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Is God, And We Are Not.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2019
     | 5,409 views

    Whenever we are tempted to change the rules found in the Word of God, we need to remember that "God Is God, and We Are Not. King Uzziah actions brings this truth into reality.

    God Is God, And We Are Not October 18, 2019 2 Chronicles 16:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Let’s suppose for a moment that you are the star NBA player on your basketball team. You have scored more points, gotten more rebounds, had more assists, and hit more winning shots than anybody in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019
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     | 9,031 views

    In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

    Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach . . .

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 6, 2019
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    You have only one chance to preach a sermon. What text would you use?

    Many years ago, I remember reading a book called “If I had only one sermon to preach”. The photos of the ministers on the front cover or dust jacket made me think twice about reading it, though, because these men had some of the most sour expressions I’ve ever seen! It reminded me of a bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Hates Hupomone

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 27, 2019
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     | 6,922 views

    The one thing Satan does not want is a Christian who is willing to stand on the Word of God regardless of the cost.

    The message this morning is “The enemy hates Hupomone.” Well, Bro. Barry, what is Hupomone? Hupomone is what we see in the life of Jesus. Hupomone is what we see in the life of the Apostle Paul. Hupomone is what we see in all those who say they are disciples of Jesus. In the Bible, Hupomone is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why He Was Troubled Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2020
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     | 4,884 views

    The 39th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we'll be looking at why Jesus soul was troubled as He spoke of His upcoming crucifixion.

    Why He was Troubled (John Part 39) Text: John 12:27-28 A little over 80 years ago now, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, a man named Neville Chamberlain returned to England after visiting with Adolph Hitler. Germany had been massing their armies since the early 1930’s and had violated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Dobbs avatar

    What Are We Known For?

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 2, 2020
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     | 6,090 views

    More than any other time I wonder what we are known for? Those New Testament Christians were known for their resilience and unending mission to spread the gospel. But in the here and now - when the pressure of life is immense - what are we known for?

    WHAT ARE WE KNOWN FOR? 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 Introduction The book of Acts serves as a history of the spreading flame of the gospel throughout the Roman empire and beyond. Thousands are baptized in Acts 2. Later we see the astounding conversion of the terrorist Saul of Tarsus. Persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Setting A Good Example (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 15, 2018
     | 6,559 views

    In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example.

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part four) In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example. 1) Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    58. The Holy Spirit - Truth Bringer Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    The Holy Spirit’s role as truth bringer is to develop the culture of the kingdom of God built on “truth.”

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 58 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - TRUTH BRINGER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Encouragement 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Sep 2, 2019
     | 3,169 views

    We all need encouragement

    Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God" (2:12). While ministry can be rewarding, there are without a doubt times when Paul and his brothers and sisters in ministry also needed encouragement (3:6-7). For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational