Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

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The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

Building Blocks For A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

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This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.

Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

How To Be A Good Church Member

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

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Some things church members should be and do

1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing In Mind

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001

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What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

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Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Examples Set By A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

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Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

Denomination: *other

The Grace Of Transformation - 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

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Paul now commends the Thessalonians for having Heeding the Gospel after having Heard it in 1 Thessalonians 1:6.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 4 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Grace of Transformation” 1 Thessalonians 1:6 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good-News Transmitted - Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 2, 2003

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Paul now commends the Thessalonians for not only Hearing the Gospel, but also Heeding it and now commends them for Heralding the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 “The Good-News Transmitted” 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9 I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5). A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1) B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4) C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Clued In...tuned In...turned On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 21, 2004

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Christians need to experience these three things in their lives in order to be used by God in what may well be the last days prior to His return.

CLUED IN...TUNED IN...TURNED ON “For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Church Should Be

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

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some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people 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 perfect. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apocalypse Wow! The Return Of Jesus - Not Just Another Sequel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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Jesus will return to pay back his enemies and to take back his people.

What’s your impression of movie sequels? Was Jaws 2 better than Jaws? The Empire Strikes Back an improvement on Star Wars? I usually find sequels to be quite disappointing. It seems to me that they are produced just to capitalize on the success of the first film, not because there is a meaningful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking In Three Direstions

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

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As a Christian serving and following the Lord, where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Still serving?

“LOOKING IN THREE DIRECTIONS” (I Thes.1:1-10) 7/15/2005 The background to this church and its beginning is found in Acts 17. Paul was humanly responsible for starting this church…and he only remained there for less than a month. But the church with its new converts took off at record speed…and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Cause For Commendation Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

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Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Praise God For His Problem-Solving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 9, 2004

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We can praise God for His ability to solve any problem. Problems that go unresolved often cause stress, mistakes and miscommunication. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians he thanked God for the way He helped them solve their problems of turning away from

Praise God for His Problem-Solving (I Thes 1:5-10) We can praise God for His ability to solve any problem. Problems that go unresolved often cause stress, mistakes and miscommunication. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians he thanked God for the way He helped them solve their problems of turning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement In All Things...even Pulling Buses!

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 11, 2004

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Encouragement is a key Christian ingredient.

ENCOURAGEMENT IN ALL THINGS…EVEN PULLING BUSES On Friday afternoon about noon I was in the process of trying to get up King Street to get to my car. I say trying, because if you saw the news Friday night there was a High School Transit Bus Pull being held between Saint John High School and St. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

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