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  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Paul's Crown In Them - Part 11 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
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    Paul bewails his absence among the Thessalonians even as he desires to be with them in 1 Thessalonians 2:17.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 11 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:17 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Paul's Crown In Them - Part 12 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
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    Paul makes it clear his aspiration (desire) to be with the Thessalonians and how his advances were being thwarted by Satan in 1 Thessalonians 2:18.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 12 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part b” 1 Thessalonians 2:18 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Paul's Crown In Them - Part 13 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
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    Paul finally closes out chapter 2 with great anticipation to being with them soon in 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 13 of 13 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. 10-12) V. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Walk Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
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    To grow in our faith we must learn to trust in the promises of God. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

    When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We concentrate on outward works while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Eternal Investments

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
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    The difference between investing -- eternal or temporary rewards. Which will you pursue?

    October 21, 2001 What does it take to make a good investment? Inside information aside, the more conservative advisor might say, "Get started, work hard at it, and avoid chasing rabbits." That¡¦s good advice. An immigrant came to this country with little more than the clothes on his back. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,578 views

    God’s Word provides growth in our lives and our faith must be lived out in the context of relationships. When Jesus comes back, find your joy in Him and in the changed lives of your friends.

    Growing Pains A small factory had to be shut down because their most important piece of machinery had stopped working. The company mechanic couldn’t get it running, so they called in an expert. The man looked over the machine for a few minutes. He then picked up his hammer and gently tapped it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Standing Firm In Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,239 views

    Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

    Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,952 views

    Christianity in America has become like the Game Show "To Tell the Truth". It’s getting harder to tell believers apart from unbelievers. We need to be real in demonstrating our faith.

    “Be Ready” The Real McCoy 1 Thes. 2:13-20 Intro. Years ago there was a TV game show called To Tell the Truth.  Contestants would try to pick the real person from the fakes.  Would the real John Doe please stand up? Christianity in America has become like that game show.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Bartosik avatar

    The Life Changing Word Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,392 views

    The word "accept" means more than to simply intellectually agree with or affirm the truth of the Word of God; it means to "welcome" God’s Word into our hearts and lives.

    "The Life-Changing Word" I Thessalonians 2:13-16 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik September 19, 1999 Rosario Rivera was an embittered Marxist living in Lima, Peru. She had been an associate of Che Guevera before he was killed. She hated Christianity. Luis Palau, the great South ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 16,384 views

    To serve God you must be committed to His will for your life. If you want to fulfill your purpose, you must be committed to it.

    Commitment “A Term That Has Seemingly Become Obsolete” What is commitment? An engagement or pledge to do something, An unreserved devotion, bound to stand fast or hold in place. We live in a self-serving, throwaway, live-for-the-moment, do-what-feels-good, society. Typically, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Empowering Confidence In Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,801 views

    Three reasons why God wants every follower of Jesus Christ to be empowered with the confidence to minister to others.

    Do you know what a paradigm shift is? A paradigm shift occurs when our most fundamental assumptions are shaken, resulting in an entirely new way of looking at things. When people realized that the universe revolved around the sun instead of the earth, that was a paradigm shift. Everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet compl

    Title: Extreme Makeover Theme: As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet completed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Bowman avatar

    Increasing In Love

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 7, 2006
     | 6,665 views

    We as Christians are called to increase in our love for others, but we are not always successful in loving others. Thus, we need to return to the source of love Jesus Christ.

    A surprising report. Paul received a surprising report from Timothy God’s love had worked miracles in the town of Thessalonica. God’s love in Christ was so great that it over came the hardship of persecution in Thessalonica when Paul was there. because he only spent a little time with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran