Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

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

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

The Gospel Of Truth - Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

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Paul now addresses the Thessalonians after greeting them and showing them the ground for his thanksgiving for them to the LORD with the Gospel of Truth in 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 6 “The Gospel of Truth” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 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) good news Romans 1:16-17; 2:16; 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

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

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

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The gospel has a powerful impact on those who are receptive. Believers are to joyfully share their faith with others – before it’s too late.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Worth Talking About

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2003

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In this message we will see some awesome things about the faith of the Thessalonian Christians that should inspire us to a deeper faith. (1 Thessalonians pt-1)

"A FAITH WORTH TALKING ABOUT" I THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 Today we begin our study of the book of I Thessalonians -- it will be a great study from the word of God. I will preach 6 messages on sunday mornings from this book. In Paul’s day, 200,000 people lived there -- most were Greeks, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Godly Examples

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

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People who are living as good examples are really blessings from above.

The undeniable importance and demand of visible examples today are always felt in all areas of life. Whether in secular or spiritual realm, everybody is need of an example to behold and to follow. Good examples are guides to lead others that they may not lose their way to a better life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Affirmation

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Turning, Serving, Waiting"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2006

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The Thessalonian believers had it right. Turn from idols to the living God, serve Him and one another, wait with great anticipation for Christ’s return.

8 “For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith And Hope

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2005

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A sermon on the 2nd Lesson Faith and Hope

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith and Hope" "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation's Confirmation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

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The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

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