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  • Robert Parker avatar

    I Won't Forget What God Has Done For Me

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 36,202 views

    John outlines three areas of Spiritual Growth for the believer. I won’t forget what God has done for me!

    (1 John 2:12) "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name sake." (2:13) "I write unto you, fathers because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Are You Working For? Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,275 views

    This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

    Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keeping Your Faith Alive Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,168 views

    In this introductory message, we’ll look at how this young church was started and we’ll focus on what the believers did to keep their walk with God fresh.

    Keeping Your Faith Alive Two country pastors were standing by the side of a highway holding up a sign that read, “The end is near! Turn around now before it’s too late!” The plan was to lift the sign up high and point to the words as cars came down the road. The first driver slowed down enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chosen Ones Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
     | 4,661 views

    1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

    If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Chosen Ones Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,472 views

    1st in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." Examines the evidence in our lives that we are God’s Chosen

    If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Practice Of Affirmation

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,701 views

    The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.

    The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10) “A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Characteristics Of A New Creation"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,403 views

    Certain characteristics will be clearly evident in one who is truly born from above. Paul saw them in action in the Thessalonian church

    We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Modeling Generosity

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 22, 2010
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     | 4,834 views

    How would we live differently if we believed someone were following our example?

    MODELING GENEROSITY Isaac Butterworth October 24, 2010 1 Thessalonians 1:2-1- (The Message) 2-4 Day and night you're in our prayers as we call to mind your work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope in following our Master, Jesus Christ, before God our Father. It is clear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,065 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Thank God For Committed Christians!

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    Committed Christians receive the Gospel, become followers of Christ, serve as an example to others, and share the Word with those they meet.

    Thank God for Committed Christians Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 Introduction: Thank God for committed Christians! Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy were committed Christians, and they gave thanks to God because of the committed Christians in Thessalonica. (vv. 2 – 4) Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plain Word Or Pure Power!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,941 views

    A powerful sermon that challenges believers of all ages that there is much more to God than just word only!

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” A preacher I know and love has said many times, “That was a POWERFUL SERVICE; I preached!” •• He said it in humility, but he spoke much truth as well. The job of the church is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John D Jones avatar

    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Ihope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,670 views

    Without hope we will continually find our faith subject to the whims and haphazard circumstances of this fallen world.

    IHOPE #1 November 30, 2008 Introduction Saw IHOP sign. Add an E and you get HOPE. Had Cina make a powerpoint. Henriann thought it would make people hungry for pancakes. Sorry, no pancakes. We need to talk about hope Especially relevant in this time of the year leading up to Christmas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,880 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    A True Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    The first in a short series on 1st Thessalonians. This introductory sermon gives some background into the purpose of the epistle and talks about the true work of God in the Thessalonian Christians lives.

    A True Work of God Text: 1st Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, in case you couldn’t tell, we are going to be going through the book of 1st Thessalonians in our evening services. This is an interesting book. It talks of God’s truth, it teaches on morality, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible