Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Words Of Comfort

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 5,845 views

A devotion for young believers

14 “FOR IF WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, EVEN SO GOD WILL BRING WITH HIM THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP IN JESUS. 15 FOR THIS WE SAY TO YOU BY THE WORD OF THE LORD, THAT WE WHO ARE ALIVE, AND REMAIN UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD SHALL NOT PRECEDE THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. 16 FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001

based on 204 ratings

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Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 11,277 views

Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

based on 99 ratings

| 30,061 views

This is a sermon done for a young father who was a believer who was murdered by a friend.

Derrick Henderson came into this world and served in a number of roles and relationships. He was, a son,, a brother, a friend, a husband, ,a father an uncle, a community activist and faithful employee. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

based on 166 ratings

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This is a funeral eulogy for a person who was around the church but not truly in Christ.

Jr.Willile Glover,a son, brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and co worker. He was was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for him. We all go through that cyle of birth, life, and death because its automatic. Yet it takes a willful decision on our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Trumpet

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 29, 2001

based on 100 ratings

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The Apostle Paul sets the rapture of the church at the sounding of the LAST TRUMPET. What trumpet is sounded before this? - "The Gospel Trumpet"

THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 1 COR 15:51-52 & 1 THESS 4:15-17 I. THE PROMISE OF CHRIST’S RETURN A. Not a new doctrine, just a precious promise B. One that is taken lightly by some -2 Pet 3:3-4 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

based on 145 ratings

| 11,428 views

An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conviction Gives Hope To The Bereaved

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

| 9,622 views

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.: Two different groups of believers in view: 1) those who are alive and remain until the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rapture. When?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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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

I’ll Fly Away [rapture / Second Coming]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

based on 454 ratings

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great outline from SermonCentral user Evie Megginson...Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint for this sermon.

I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6/I Thess. 4:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In these verses written by David, he is being oppressed by his enemies. He is tired of persecution and wickedness all around him. Thus, in his prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is Death The End? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,913 views

Is there hope for eternal life.

INTRODUCTION • Picture if you will a young couple. They have been dating for a long time. The man is thinking about asking this young lady he has been dating to marry him. The young lady is wondering if the young man is ever going to ask the question. • Finally the question is asked, “Will you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

based on 13 ratings

| 1,626 views

Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Well-Informed And Ready Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 17, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 6,895 views

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

based on 38 ratings

| 8,979 views

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

based on 60 ratings

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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

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