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  • Dennis Winn avatar

    The Command To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Dennis Winn on Nov 23, 2002
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    In every thing give thanks is a command not a suggestion.

    Everyone knows the eleventh commandment, It was written by the Supreme Court : Thou shall not read the first 10 in the public school. Do you know the 14th .commandment ? Thou Shall Be Thankful In Every Thing 1 Thessalonians 5 :16-19 J. Vernon McGee notes 22 commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Focused Life - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    Focusing on being thankful - looking at the good instead of the bad - Paul

    Living a focused life – Part 4 Today we will conclude the sermon series “living a focused life”. Over the past three weeks, we have talked about… · Keeping our focus, even when we fall. (Peter) · Staying focused when temptations come our way. (Joseph and David) · Focusing our time on what’s most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Declaration

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
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    The need for giving thanks is vital to Chrisitan growth, but those who have much seem to find it more difficult to be thankful.

    Thanksgiving Declaration Eph 5:19 - 20, 1 Thes 5:16-18, Psa 100:1 - 5, Rom 1:21, Th 5:18 November 18, 2002 I. On Sept 16, 1620 Two ships sailed from Plymouth England, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell had a lot of problems as they started among them were many leaks springing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop The Snooze

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

    “Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent Iii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
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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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

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

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • OLAYINKA ALAMU avatar

    Why Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on May 5, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
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    Why should we give thanks

    Why Thanksgiving? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (AMP) 16Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always); 17Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly]; 18Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sin Of Thanklessness

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,754 views

    Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships With Leaders, One Another And God.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    Paul instructs the Church concerning their relationships with their leaders, with one another (calling them to be very patient) and with God.

    So we come this week to the end of St. Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica; and I’m sure it’s worth reminding ourselves that Paul wrote this letter to the people of the church. He did not write his letter to the leaders of the church. He wrote it to the Church. The letter began like ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why And How We Rejoice And Be Thankful Always?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,848 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Ready To Go! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    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

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Bother?

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 23, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,508 views

    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

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Christian's Labor - 4 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What Does God Want For Your Marriage?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    The Apostle Paul shares the secret to a happy marriage. True happiness is found in Christ alone.

    So, Mike and Michelle, what do you want for your marriage? Mike, I suppose you want a cheerful Michelle who will be supportive and compliment the work you’ll do as a pastor. Michelle, I believe you once said that you wanted kids, crazy kids like the Habben girls. I’ll take that as a compliment! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran