Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 4

Pleasing God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

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This message attempts to identify who man tries to please, God or man.

PLEASING GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Man is always striving to please someone. The Christian will either please God or he will please man. There are certain things that man must do if he is going to please God. Likewise, there are certain things he must not do in order to please God. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Vanished Into Thin Air Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

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First study in a series on Bible Prophecy and the End Times. Deals with the Rapture of the Church.

ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by a miracle, an avenue opened in the ice and Shackleton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Apocalypse Now

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

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Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006

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To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holiness And Purity Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006

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Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To Responsibility

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

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Encouraging responsibility towards God; Fellow Christians; and the unsaved.

I Thessalonians 4:1 - 12 I. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 4:1dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. [NLT] a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

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Jesus will return, He will raise His people from the dead, and we need to live such lives as will prepare us for His arrival.

The Return of Jesus I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRO.: Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He promised to return. After He left, the promise was repeated. Acts 1:1-11. Later, there arose confusion about this basic gospel teaching. There were those who feared it would never happen. Others believed He would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

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Lessons we can learn from those at the Thessalonian Church.

Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 A few years ago, I had the privilege of going to a Penguin’s game at the Mellon Arena with a few of my friends. As we waited for the game to begin, we decided to go to our favorite food stand to get the game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Proof The Church Will Not Go Through The Tribulation

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 31, 2006

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5 reasons why the church does not have to go through the tribulation period

BIBLICAL PROOF THE CHURCH WILL NOT GO THROUGH THE TRIBULATION I Thessalonians 4: 16-18 INTRO: There are a number of different opinions on the fact of whether or not the church will or will not go through the tribulation. One view is the Pre-tribulation view in which the church is raptured out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Santos Sexuales Series

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 16, 2005

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El llamado de Dios a mantener la pureza sexual

SANTOS SEXUALES 1 Tesalonicenses 4:1-8 INTRODUCCIÓN * Hay dos palabras que en cualquier lugar que las menciones lograrás llamar la atención del público: Fuego, Gratis y Sexo. * La sexualidad es uno de los temas siempre relevantes. Todos somos o hemos sido tentados. * Hoy vamos a meditar en una ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Training For Reigning

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

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We are never to feign happiness in pain, but if we are growing in Christ-likeness, we should be demonstrating a more eternal, positive perspective (considering it pure joy), because we are realizing that we are training for reigning.

Depth of character is realized under pressure. Anyone can be a Christian when things go well, but how do you do when a little pressure, a little pain, a little discomfort, criticism or gossip, a sick child, loss of income, are applied? When your fruit is squeezed, what kind of juice comes forth? We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 8, 2005

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A sermon for death or funeral service. A believer of Jesus should not worry about the reality of death. It can’t rob us of d joy of our eternal fellowship with the believers in d presence of d Lord forever.

Theme: HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17 Intro. A. Let me extend my hearfelt sympathy to the bereaqved family. May God give each of you peace and comfort amidst this painful experience that you go through at the moment. B. There are certain things in life that we never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort One Another

Contributed by Raymond Shockley on Oct 17, 2006

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With the approach of the Coming Tribulation, there is Comfort for us in Spirit and the Promises of Jesus.

TEXT - 1 Th 4:13KJV But 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. {14} For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. {15} For this we say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Talk About #3 - Sex And Dating! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2006

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Is sex a good thing or a bad thing? And… how far is too far in a dating relationship? We are living in a sex-crazed society. However – what does the Bible have to say about sex?

LET’S TALK ABOUT #3: SEX AND DATING INTRO TO TOPIC: Tonight… we’re going to talk about... sex! LET’S TALK ABOUT QUESTION: Is sex a good thing or a bad thing? And… how far is too far in a dating relationship? We are living in a sex-crazed society. However – what does the Bible have to say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

How To Please Your Father Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

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5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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