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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

    October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

    Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Practice Of Affirmation

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,656 views

    The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.

    The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10) “A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Qualities Of A Good Church

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Murdock avatar

    What Are You Working For? Series

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,186 views

    This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

    Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clint Davison avatar

    Super Models

    Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    The Christians in Corinth were a model for the other Christians aroud them - and for us as well.

    Super Models – 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 A. We live in a world devoid of role models. Who’s your role model going to be? Kobe? Arnold? Ladies – Martha Stewart? Hopefully, the answer that comes to all of us is some fine Christian man or woman we know. B. As Christians, we need to find a model to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Rogers avatar

    I Represent Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    A sermon on the importance of living a Christ like life. We are to allow Jesus to lead in our life so that we can reflect Him.

    I Represent Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Prayer Introduction Before I have told you that I like going to the mall, sit, and study people. I watch people come and go. Now have you noticed that today many people wear their company’s logo on their clothing? They are walking advertisements for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Every Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

    WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Subtle Changes With Big Consequences Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,016 views

    Seemingly minor adjustments can have far-reaching consequences; this is especially true in the spiritual realm.

    Subtle Changes With Big Consequences (I Thessalonians 1:1-3) One of the fringe benefits of being an English or History teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay. I have pasted together the following "history" of the world from certifiably genuine student bloopers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beloved Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,676 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,591 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    02 Letters To Loved Ones - Thessalonians Training Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,722 views

    THREE ACTIONS FROM THESSALONIANS 1. Make It Personal - v. 1; 2. Make It Practical - v.1; 3. Make It Powerful - v.1

    PowerPoint Available Fill in Blank Handout Available PowerPoint Symbols - + New Slide > New Transition ________________________________________________________ + A Letter To A Loved One??? - Enjoy being with our love ones - They go - Then their first communication is shared - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    01 Paul's Formula For An Overflowing Life Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    The Formula for Living an Overflowing Life 1. Thank 2.Pray 3. Remember 4. Know 5. Live

    PowerPoint Available Handout Available PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ________________________________________________________ X ❶ The Search For The Formula > Steve Fossett (63) - Made millions on the stock market - He is best known for his five world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    How be the best for God in our life

    Dear God: I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards I am thanking You right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better, I am thanking You right now. I am not going to wait until people say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,819 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite