Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3:

A God-Planted Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are not GOD PLANTED!

HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH? CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does, he plants the seed, cultivates the seed, fertilizes the seed and then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Trek To The Throne

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Jan 4, 2021

God calls us to approach His throne of grace. In Hebrews 4:16, we are instructed to approach Him in confidence. James instructs us to approach the Father with faith. Let's take a 10,000 foot view of what the Word of God says about approaching the Father.

THE TREK TO THE THRONE Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." One angle to tie these attributes, these qualities together is to relate it to a backpacking trip. People ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 42:1, John 4:23, John 14:13, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 18:19, Romans 15:30, Acts 12:5, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 50:4, Psalm 5:3, Isaiah 64:4, John 10:27, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 40:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, Luke 11:8, Mark 11:24, John 14:13-14, John 14:14, 1 John 5:14, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 50:15, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 62:8, Psalm 139:1, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Thanksgiving For Their Faith, Hope, And Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2018

Paul’s thanksgiving becomes unconventional because of his insertion of “God”: he is giving a genuine thanks to the one true God, not making a casual reference to whatever the gods were in Thessalonica, at the time.

4/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 2: THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE (1Th 1:2-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (NIV) 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Wake Up To A Contagious Style Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to a Contagious Style – 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 1-10 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thanking and Remembering (vs 2-3): • (a). Work produced by faith (vs 3a). • (b). Labour prompted by love (vs 3b). • (c). Endurance inspired by hope (vs 3c). (2). Evangelizing and Affirming (vs 4-8): • (a). Words (vs 5 & 8). • (b). Deeds (vs 5b). • (c). Signs (vs 5c). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Brethren

True Friendships Series

Contributed by Peter Steinbach on Jan 24, 2017

In our culture we call most people we have frequent contact with "Friends." In this message of Love we'll learn what "True Friendship" is according to biblical standards.

For those of you who weren’t here with us last week, we finished off the book of Daniel. • It was a wonderful book to teach, and I hope that all of us had our faith strengthened as a result of this book. (Elaborate) • Now this morning we’re going to start the book of Thessalonians. • And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Not All Bad!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope To Hang In There Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Just as there twins in people, there are also twin truths in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new series from Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Some people think an epistle is the wife of an apostle, but it’s just a letter. When I finish 1 Thessalonians we’re going to go right into 2 Thessalonians, and then 1 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To You Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Need To Commend Ourselves More Often.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

Do we deserve God's commendation for our services to him. Well based on Paul's converts at Thessalonica, I would say we do, because we love to serve the Lord in an age where it is unpopular and irrelevant, and to think of others before our ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 19th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Do we deserve God's commendation for our services to him. Well based on Paul's converts at Thessalonica, I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Empowered For Service Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 10, 2013

God does not call us to anything that He will not equip us for. The church is a sleeping giant and if we ever wake up we will make an impact in lives we come into contact with.

Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service Sermon number 5- Empowered for service We continue in the series Life, Faith, and Service. For a couple of weeks we have looked into our faith. We saw that faith and reason can work together, but reasoning alone puts our focus on limitations and negatives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Our M-O In Life?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 14, 2013

The Thessalonian Christians are our examples in our christian living.

We noted from the Apostle Peter that the writings of the Apostle Paul are full of godly wisdom. Bible Scholars tell us that the Letters to the Thessalonians were the first letters written by Paul; and so after praying and consultation with our Elders, we will study these letters to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Light Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2020

In these dark days before Jesus returns, show your election, set an example, and share your excitement about the salvation Jesus offers to all who put their trust in Him.

After church, where she had been taught about the Second Coming, a little girl was quizzing her mother. “Mommy, do you believe Jesus will come back?” “Yes.” “Could he come this week?” “Yes.” “Today?” “Yes.” “Could he come in the next hour?” “Yes.” “In a few minutes?” “Yes, dear.” “Mommy, would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Greetings To The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2020

Paul's welcome in Thessalonica was less than favorable. Although he had been ill-treated while there, being forced to flee for fear of harm, his commitment and love for the church never diminished.

Greetings to the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 In the book of Acts we discover Paul receiving the Macedonian call, Acts 16: 8-10. This led Paul initially to Philippi and then on to Thessalonica. In that day, Thessalonica was the prominent seaport and capital city of the Roman province of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist