Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 4:15:

Our Grief Is Not Without Hope!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 1, 2006

A Funeral Sermon for a Christian (Sudden Death)

This sermon is NOT an original, as I have borrowed from an outline I discovered in my studies...This was an actual funeral sermon but I have removed the name... Date Written: November 1, 2006 Date Preached: November 2, 2006 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Practical To Know Jesus Is Coming?

Contributed by Mark Adams on Nov 11, 2006

This is my attempt at an inductive-style sermon dealing with the coming of Christ.

ILLUS: I have a friend that I respect a lot. Just this last week, he told me that he’s coming to see me. He says he’s coming soon! -This is a person of high status, so I want to do my best to be ready for him, so I asked, “When are you coming? What day” - He said , “I can’t tell you that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ At His Coming

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

There is great benefit in every way to be in Christ at the time of His appearing.

"In Christ at His Coming" 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Intro: There is great benefit in every way to be in Christ at the time of His appearing. Notice that Paul uses those words, "in Christ" in this passage. He refers to Christians who have died before the rapture as those who are asleep in Christ... And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live To Please God - Look To Your Redemption Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

We make two mistakes when looking for Jesus’ return - tune out or fall into despair. Learn how to occupy and the first of three studies on the Rapture of the church.

People have tried to figure out when Jesus would return for a long time - in fact, the first disciples believed He would return before they died. In A.D. 204 a Roman Christian named Hippolytus records that a bishop was convinced that the Lord was going to return immediately. He urged his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rapture Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Ever wonder about the Great Tribulation? We launch into a two part series on the prophecies and timings - and answer the question: will Christians go through it?

13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s own word, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rapture Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

We discuss the difference between the mid, post, and pre-Tribulation Rapture

13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s own word, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stop The Madness, Part I

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Apr 29, 2004

A lot of end times theology has come out Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians - but what did Paul intend to teach?

Stop the Madness, Part 1 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 6th, 2003 Pastor Chris Lanham “Heaven, Heaven Everybody talking about heaven ain’t going there Heaven, Heaven Going to shout all over God’s heaven.” So goes the chorus to one of the most beloved Negro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Important Truths

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 12, 2004

Truths from which we must must be moved. Sin is sin;heaven to gain and hell to avoid;there is a rapture ahead.

3 IMPORTANT TRUTHS FROM WHICH YOU MUST NOT BE MOVED May 2, 2004 am 1. SIN IS SIN IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE AND ANY SIN THAT REMAINS IN YOUR LIFE WILL SEPARATE YOU FROM GOD BOTH NOW AND ETERNALLY (John 8:34 KJV) Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture. When?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

How to be prepared for God’s Coming?

The RaptUre: What Is It? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, [4] and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Dec 31, 2002

Through this sermon we will uncover the three events we can look forward to during, "The Rapture of The Redeemed."

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture Of The Redeemed Introduction: A. The term, “rapture,” is derived from the Latin word raptus, which means, “caught away” or “caught up.” The Lord word is equivalent to the Greek harpazo, translated as “caught up” in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The rapture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Gabriel's Trumpet Sounds

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

The signs of the times are everywhere, and the day and the time is drawing close when up in Heaven God will say “it is time,” and Gabriel’s trumpet will sound announcing that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming to earth again.

God is so good. God is sooooo good! Although we have failed God so many times, He has never failed us. When things in our lives have got the hardest, that’s when God has been the strongest. When we have been too weak to walk alone, God has carried us. He is the Creator and the sustainer of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How I Want To Be Found When The Trumpet Sounds.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 20, 2003

SOON JESUS WILL COME AGAIN FOR THE BORN AGIAN CHILD OF GOD.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Well-Informed And Ready Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 17, 2003

It takes two things to be prepared for an event, great or small… We should be well-informed, and… We should be ready by acting on the information.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 16, 2003 -------------------------- 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does The Bible Have To Say About The End Times? Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 4, 2003

This sermon attempts to offer an educated Biblical approach to understanding what the Bible has to say about the end times.

“What Does the Bible Have to Say About the End Times?” Matthew 24:1-9, 30-31, 36-44 & I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Today I want to begin a series with you entitled “Unwrapping Christianity.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at some of the most talked about topics in the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Sorrow Of Death With Hope In The Ressurrection

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003

This Sermon was preached on November 8, 2003 in memory of Sis. Emily White, a valiant soldier of God. The objective is to keep the believer’s mind focus on the resurrection during times of death.

The Apostle Paul addresses the question concerning the state of those who die in the Lord. The Thessalonians knew that Jesus had risen and they believe that his return was imminent. But they were confused concerning those who were dead already. They thought that somehow their deceased love ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist