Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-15:

Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Psalm 139:13, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:54-56, 1 John 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations For Godly Living-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Apr 2, 2023

This two part sermon series deals with the vital role of faith in the Christian life. In this sermon we look at five main ways faith in God can benefit the believer.

I want to begin this morning by reading you a quote from a man some believe to be one of the most brilliant scientific minds of our day. You may have heard of him, his name is Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist whose greatest ambition in life seems to be to prove that God does not exist, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 1:18-25, Hebrews 11:27, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Is The Gospel? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Introduction This is Passion Week in which we particularly remember the final week of Jesus Christ. Throughout this 2023 Passion Week, I want to consider the following text written by the Apostle Paul: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Scripture Let us read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: 1 Now I would remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus 1, Death 0

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2023

You see, it was impossible that Death could conquer Jesus because Jesus possesses All Power, because He is the All-Swallower, and because God’s Word declares He will Triumph over every adversary!

JESUS 1; DEATH 0 1 Cor 15:55-57 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Brian played the part of an angel in an Easter drama. Brian had the pivotal verse to recite at the tomb of Jesus: “He is not here, he is risen” (Luke 24:6). Unfortunately, he could not remember what to say, and the director ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Glorified-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 11, 2023

1 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-I—John 12:20-36 Attention: I regularly use a weedeater when I cut the grass. We have to trim a good deal—around buildings, & trees, & trimming the ditch out front. We have a gasoline powered Stihl FS 56 RC-E. It’s a great German product! I’m on my second one! I used the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 11, 2022

I'm certain we all have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit. But what does it mean? Welp, pull up a chair, cuz I'm going to explain it to yall.

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Let's start with the first one. Love. 1st Corinthians 13:4-10 "Love is patient and kind; love does not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Love- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Feb 16, 2022

In part 1 of the message entitled Real Love, we explore the definition of God's love versus the world’s love.

Worldly love is selfish and politically correct but not good necessarily. It is also anti-Christian. Worldly love has no love or room for God. You see that all the time. You see that on the streets. You see that at festivals. You see that at gatherings of families. You see that at parties. You see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

The Danger Of Discouragement #1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

Something that we all have in common is that we all have to fight the battle of discouragement.

Most of us will admit that we have lost that battle at times. However, some are more easily discouraged than others. 1. Some get discouraged with their jobs and quit them, only to later regret it. 2. Some get discouraged with their churches and quit them, only to later regret it. 3. Some get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Paul loved the Philippian people, and he was greatly concerned about them. He told them, "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample."

WHY DID PAUL TELL THEM TO FOLLOW HIM? If anyone had examined the life of the apostle Paul, they would have discovered that he was following the Lord Jesus. Paul was giving them a PHYSICAL EXAMPLE or MODEL of what it is to follow Jesus. Someone very wisely said, "Don't follow any leader ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Humanity defines identity in what we do and as a result we define ourselves by how others affirm us or reject us.

God defines His identity by who He is. Who He is defines what He does. God is love. Perfect love of equal love. He is good and perfect in every way. He is holy and just, right and true. It is important we understand that God does everything out of love. His heart's desire is that no one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:9-10

The Commands Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 5, 2022

The Great Commission has three different categories for fulfillment. They are: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Today Dr. Vorce will lay the foundation for our upcoming series entitled, "The Commands of Christ."

Matthew 28:18-20 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Bible Study Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

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WHY? "For they received the Word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so." Acts 17:11 "(Hu)man(kind) shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 WHEN? "This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Vineyard

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

Introduction I. God is Love II. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Father

NOTE: This Class contains material from the books, “The Physiology of Faith – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made To Live and Prosper In Health,” and "Living Forgiven – Building Upon the Foundation of All Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Healing" Copyright 2015 Dr. Craig A. Nelson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational