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  • Chosen And Serving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,196 views

    1- We are chosen by God 2- We are models for others 3- We are messengers of the gospel

    INTRO.- ILL.- A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. "I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you," he announced. "Will the laziest man please put his hand up." Nine hands went up. "Why didn’t ...read more

  • Come Unity Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

    Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

  • How The Church Spreads The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    the Church is a divinely instituted community with a task to carry out: to share the gospel with the world. If we’re to be a church that reaches people with the gospel we’ll need to be a church that not only receives the gospel but exemplifies it and then

    Last week at our meeting to vote on the merger, Geoff spoke about the need for us to give more attention to the sharing of the gospel as a congregation and today I want to take up that issue as we begin a series on 1 Thessalonians. I’ve called the series the Gospel and the Church, because this ...read more

  • Christianity's Next Top Model Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    Looks at what Paul tells the Thessalonians they are modeling and sees how we can apply that to our lives to be the model Christ wants us to be.

    Christianity’s Next Top Model 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Know if you are a Model of the Christian Life Are you Chosen? Have you believed the Gospel? Has the Gospel affected your Life? Know how to Model the Christian Life We model the Christian life by Following the Leaders Finding joy in ...read more

  • 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,370 views

    This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1.

    I had a great conversation with my 4 year old son, Kasen, this week. He was noticing all of the cars parked at the neighbors house next door. Everyone was dressed up and he wondered why. I explained to him that our neighbor...an old man died. I told him that’s what happens to all of us someday. ...read more

  • Beloved Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,799 views

    Many of us are special objects of God’s love -- not because we are special, but because He made us special in His eyes.

    Beloved of God (I Thessalonians 1:4-6) Intro (acknowledging Father’s Day) 1. A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off. "You look hot, my son," said the cleric. "Why don’t you rest a moment, and I’ll give you a ...read more

  • What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,776 views

    So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

    What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

  • Evidence For Everyone To See Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,973 views

    This is a revamp of a series from a few years ago. We can reach people if our faith is evident!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more

  • The Ideal Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 105 ratings
     | 16,888 views

    Their ENERGY, their ELECTION, their EXAMPLE, their ENTHUSIASM, and their EXPECTANCY. More than a rough draft, Paul’s first letter to any church was the final word on what a church should be. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Church I Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealChurch.html This is Paul’s earliest writing of at least thirteen books. But you couldn’t tell it. It may have been a first draft but that made no difference for he wasn’t the real author. That’s inspiration...perfection from ...read more

  • A Model Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
     | 15,623 views

    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

  • A Faith To Be Remembered

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    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

  • Thank God For Committed Christians!

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,249 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

  • Plain Word Or Pure Power!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,997 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

  • The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,959 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

  • "We Always Thank God..."

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    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