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  • John McCormack avatar

    By Example

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 21, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vital Signs

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Model Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Model By Example

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
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    1 Thessalonians 1

    MODEL BY EXAMPLE (1 THESSALONIANS 1) Seeing her two sons fighting over the last piece of pizza the mother said, "You boys should be acting more like Jesus, if He were here He would give His brother the last piece" The older brother looked at his younger sibling and said, ""Marty, you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Caesar Or God? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2015
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    Leadership, Connection, Priorities

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – Caesar or God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (pg. 824) August 2, 2015 Introduction: Let me tell you that King Herod was not a very nice man, and about as ungodly and ruthless leader as this world has ever known. He murdered his own family and many Rabbis. He was both ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    It's Not All Bad!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016
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    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let’s Wake Up To A Contagious Style Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    True Friendships Series

    Contributed by Peter Steinbach on Jan 24, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Called For A Change

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2018
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    God has chosen us in and by Jesus to become fully devoted followers of Jesus and to make fully devoted followers of Jesus. We are challenged within ourselves; by God; and from outside of ourselves to accomplish these two goals.

    1. Good to be chosen – Sports/Jobs/Mates/Friends/Elected Politicians – “Chosen by People” 2. God has called us by the gospel (2 Thessalonians 2.14) 3. The gospel call challenges us to transformation in our lives – 1 Thessalonians 1.4-10 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2018
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Their Reception Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2018
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    Paul wants these fellow Christians to remember that he and his co-workers preached the Gospel to them, and they responded by believing and receiving that Gospel.

    4/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 3: THEIR RECEPTION OF THE GOSPEL (1Th 1:5-7) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (NIV) 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When Satan Tries To Steal Your Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 25, 2017
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    • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this today…

    Proverbs 10:28 NIV - The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Continous Remembrance Before God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
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    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Gospel Comes To Us In Four Ways

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
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    To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us.

    I. EXORDIUM: How did the gospel came to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (Amplified Bible) For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but also in [its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Highly Contagious Christian!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2014
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    Are you highly contagious? I mean……are you infectious enough to spread what is in you?

    Highly contagious! 1 Thessalonians 1:5”..because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction…” Are you highly contagious? I mean……are you infectious enough to spread what is in you? Do people close to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal