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  • Vital Signs

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    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

  • Reflect His Image! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2012
     | 7,048 views

    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

  • By Example

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    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

  • What's In A Greeting? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    Almost every writer of the epistle in the NT begin their letter with two beautiful words - Grace and Peace. Grace is the delight or the favor or the benefit one receives from God and Peace is the harmony or the tranquility. You must receive the grace of G

    As I look at the first verse, I am reminded of the discussion in one part of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo & Juliet. Juliet is lamenting the fact that Romeo has the long last name, because his family has been in feud with her family for generations. And she says: “What's in a name? That ...read more

  • A Model Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
     | 15,443 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

  • Continous Remembrance Before God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
     | 2,707 views

    To show that we need to remember GOD. Remembering GOD acknowledges Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you always remember GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember GOD. Remembering GOD acknowledges Him. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (Amplified Bible) Recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith and ...read more

  • A Faith To Be Remembered

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,521 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

  • 2012 Trouble For Them, Peace For Youi

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    God is not promising freedom from trouble, but gives us His peace for whatever may come.

    2012 Trouble for Them Peace for You In 2011 there was a lot of upheaval in the world. No one predicted Osama would be killed, Ghadafi would be killed, Mubarak would be deposed, Kim Il Jong would be dead, the Arab spring, the Fukishema melt down, and Japanese tsunami. The world's deck is being ...read more

  • "2012-Is It The End?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    How to prepared for Doomsday.

    “2012- The End of the World?” January 8, 2012 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11 “Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and ...read more

  • 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,235 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

  • A Model Church

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,594 views

    Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

    Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

  • A True Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,601 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

  • Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
     | 6,039 views

    Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

    Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

  • Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

    The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

  • I Thank God For You

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,276 views

    Paul thanked God for his brothers and sisters in Thessalonica. 1- He was thankful for their work of faith 2- He was thankful for their labor of love 3- He was thankful for their endurance of hope

    INTRO.- ILL.- Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to ...read more