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  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Thank God For Committed Christians!

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 4, 2010
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    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

  • Darrell Vaughn avatar

    Plain Word Or Pure Power!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
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    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
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    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

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Vital Signs

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    As we look at qualities in the Thessalonian church and in the lives of Paul and his companions, we can see what it looks like when people are spiritually alive. I’d like to look at chapter 1 in this light. We can identify several vital signs that should b

    Vital Signs 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Intro: (Play Clip: Stethoscope Man: Christ Lives in You) This book of 1 Thessalonians is thought to be one of Paul’s first letters written to a young church he and his ministry partners had started earlier. He is writing to encourage the believers there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reflect His Image! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2012
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    The premise of our subject today comes from 1 Thessalonians 1:6 were Paul commends the church in Thessalonica for being imitators of Jesus. They are such great role models for other Christians and churches to follow that their devotion and mirror image of

    Series: Imitators Introduction to series: Video Clip from Jeff Foxworthy Bible Question, “Who helped you come to your faith?” In our clip we have Jeff talking about who it was that implanted the image of Jesus and the Christian faith in his life. He noted that it was the example of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By Example

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 21, 2012
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    FOLLOW BY EXAMPLE

    BY EXAMPLE THESSALONIA LETTERS ARE ANOTHER SET OF PAIRED LETTERS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. IN PAUL DAY THESSALONICA WAS THE ROMAN CAPITAL OF THE PROVINCE OF MACEDONIA. IT WAS LOCATED ON A PRIMARY ROAD LEADING FROM ROME TO THE EASTERN PART OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. THIS CITY IS TODAY NAMED SALONIKA, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are These People? Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
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    2nd in a series on 1 Thessalonians, this message focuses on the people to whom Paul wrote this letter.

    WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 INTRODUCTION This morning we are going to return to the 1st Chapter of Thessalonians as we continue with our series A Sure Faith For Uncertain Times…As we noted last week, the people of Thessalonica to whom Paul originally wrote these words lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We Always Thank God..."

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
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    Reformation - We always thank God for every faithful believer and for God's powerful word.

    “WE ALWAYS THANK GOD…” (Outline) October 31, 2010 - Reformation - 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5a INTRO: “Always” is one of God’s strong words of encouragement. Two weeks ago God reminded us to “rejoice always”. Only with the strength God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    A Model Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
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    In this sermon, we work through the first chapter and learn the characteristics that made the church of the Thessalonians a model church.

    Introduction: A. No doubt you have heard a preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect anymore!” Right? B. I came across a poem based on that statement. It goes like this: “If you should find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    A Faith To Be Remembered

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    We will be remembered for something, make it for your Christian walk.

    A FAITH TO BE REMEMBERED Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Ever done something worth remembering? a. Most of us have memories b. Paul had memories of others who had done memorable things 2. He "continually brought to mind" the things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rescued From The Wrath To Come

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2015
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    Paul revealed the 3 secrets of the success of the Thessalonian Church: their experiential faith, their candid lifestyles, and their focusing on the coming of Jesus. Every successful church should use them as a model.

    RESCUED FROM THE WRATH TO COME 1 Thess. 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SANDWICHES 1. One time Angela & I went into a pizza place in a small town to eat. They only had Pepsi, but Angela had a fountain coke in the car, so I went & got it. The manager refused to let us drink the Coke (though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Model By Example

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,019 views

    1 Thessalonians 1

    MODEL BY EXAMPLE (1 THESSALONIANS 1) Seeing her two sons fighting over the last piece of pizza the mother said, "You boys should be acting more like Jesus, if He were here He would give His brother the last piece" The older brother looked at his younger sibling and said, ""Marty, you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Caesar Or God? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2015
     | 4,921 views

    Leadership, Connection, Priorities

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – Caesar or God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (pg. 824) August 2, 2015 Introduction: Let me tell you that King Herod was not a very nice man, and about as ungodly and ruthless leader as this world has ever known. He murdered his own family and many Rabbis. He was both ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    It's Not All Bad!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016
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    Sometimes when we look at certain Bible passages we get the feeling that only suffering and persecution awaits the true believer in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even in the midst of trials we can have joy and peace and hope! PTL!!

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Please look up this Scripture as we will read it in a few minutes) As I was thinking of last weeks sermon we had spoken about the death of James, the brother of John and the miraculous deliverance of Peter from prison and of the fact that there is a great wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Gospel According To You Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,581 views

    We can preach the gospel, but only the Holy Spirit can convict people of their sins.

    INTRODUCTION I’m teaching verse by verse through 1 Thessalonians. The name of the series is “Finding HOPE in a Hopeless world.” Today the message is entitled, “The Gospel According to You.” We use the word “gospel” a lot. We talk about gospel music, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist