Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Advent Iii, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002

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Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Reawakening Joy Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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Part 2 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany on this second Sunday of Advent as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ. We have many activities to look forward to. Tonight the youth are inviting you to go Christmas Caroling. 8:30 - Maybe something like this might happen if you go along. SHOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Come, Let Us Pray

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 7, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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A New Year is here. Start it off right. Start it off in prayer.

Come; Let Us Pray HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 1-05-03 A New Year is here….. Start it off right ...start it off in prayer Direction Harvest House Should not be only know as a place where the Spirit of God Dwells….. But of a Mighty People of Prayer Lifting up our voices to God For His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why And How We Rejoice And Be Thankful Always?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 29, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Why and how can and should we rejoice and give thanks in whatever circumstances. Why, because of the gospel. How, by, while holding to the gospel, keeping the new commandment

Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks? As I share the word of God with you, I pray that you and I may experience "being Spirit-filled." I am very confident that we would experience that as we pay all our attention to the word of God, which I am going to share. The bible says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, John 15:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 1, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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To motivate the hearers to RECEIVE their powerful deliverance through PRAISE by accepting and TRUSTING GOD (without UNDERSTANDING HIM).

by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: A believers’ ATTITUDE of PRAISE AND SITUATIONAL ACCEPTANCE leads to IMMEDIATE DELIVERANCE because it COMMUNICATES to God that HE IS TRUSTED without being UNDERSTOOD. REFERENCES: In everything give thanks: for this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready To Go! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Are you anxiously waiting at the gate for the Rapture - or sleeping in your seat? Paul gives us some practical advise for how to stay alert and ready to board!

I like to watch people in airports. These days you have to arrive a week before your scheduled departure to make it through parking, hauling your baggage passed the porters, figuring out the new computer check in system - then see the security line snake around the block, waiting for lattes. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 23, 2005

based on 37 ratings

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This sermon is not a "how to" sermon but a "need to" emphasis on prayer.

“Why Bother?” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-20 V. 17 “Pray continually” Is prayer effective as a painkiller? Anita Manning, USA TODAY provides the following information how "Americans have found a no-cost painkiller they say is as effective as prescription drugs: prayer. "More than half of those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Christian's Labor - 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

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This is the fourth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 4 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

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The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Life At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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Family Life at Thessalonica according to Paul

I THESSALONIANS 512-28 Paul’s favourite way of describing the Christian church is that of a family. Just as in physical life you are born into a family so in the family of God you are born, born again, into this family. In his final exhortations to the believers at Thessalonica Paul speaks to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

El Secreto De La Felicidad

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jan 31, 2005

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Muchos gastan mucho tiempo, dinero y energia buscando la felicidad. La Biblia nos dice el secreto de como vivir vidas llenas de felicidad, aun cuando todo no sale bien.

Dad gracias EN todo El secreto de la felicidad 1ª Tesalonicenses 5:14-18 ¿Cuantos están felices? - No que aceptan esta vida y que ’la están pasando’ pero realmente FELICES - No que se están aguantando las lagrimas, pero que están llenos de felicidad Yo he conocido poca gente que viven vidas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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