Sermons on 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 Verses 55 Through 18:

How Happy His People Must Be! - Mark 11:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 4, 2024

When the craziness of this world has you worried or upset, this message will help restore your joy.

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19

Learning Successful Obedience Through Adversity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2004

Christ showed us His formula for success. "The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard." Dietrich Bonhoeffer Everyone who wants to make a success out of his or her life has to remain teachable. Jesus humbled H

Learning Successful Obedience through Adversity Hebrews 5:8 - "Even though He was a Son. He learned obedience through the things He suffered." Illustration: The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Everyone who wants ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Harlot Of Rev 17-18 Is Jerusalem, & What That Means.

Contributed by Jason Hommel on Aug 31, 2004

It’s very important to know who the Great Harlot is if we are to obey the command in Rev 18:4, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."

The Great Harlot of Rev 17-18 is Jerusalem, & what that means. by Jason Hommel author of goldismoney.com and bibleprophesy.org It’s very important to know who the Great Harlot is if we are to obey the command in Rev 18:4, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Cup Is The New Covenant

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Today we complete our look at the covenant - at the relationship that God has established between Himself and us. 2. We have looked at how the promises He made with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David have all been culminated in the New Covenant which God promised to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Present Perfect

Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018

Colossians 1:3-14

I pulled into a gas station a couple weeks ago and saw something new at the pump. If I wanted, I could push a button to mix a chemical with the gas that would improve my gas mileage. The advertisement explained that the additive would clean the engine valves and boost performance. Is this just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thank God For The Church!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Imagine a church wracked with divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast of his freedom in Christ to behave in such a way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the happiest and joyful times of my life. I had grown up in church and made confession of faith, but as most of you know, I went through a period of years when I stopped believing in Christ. It all seemed unreal. 2. For various reasons, used by God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Great And Is To Be Feared - Job Chapter Thirty Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 25, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty seven.

Job 37 could be outlined – Elihu observes the power of God. (Job 37:1-13) Can Job explain the works of nature? (Job 37:14-20) God is great and is to be feared. (Job 37:21-24) Elihu continues his discourse. It is good for us to remember that in the original writings – there were no chapter ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025

1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 9- "Someone Is Always Watching" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 9 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 9 “Someone is always watching” I want to thank each of you for the warm and loving reception you gave to Brother Mark and Dee last week. They truly enjoyed being here and were very complimentary about the entire experience Patti and I were warmly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Gets To Be God's Houseguest? (Psalm 15:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 8, 2022

What types of behavior is God looking for from his people? With what type of people is God pleased?

Today we continue our sporadic study of the psalms by working through Psalm 15. Let's start by reading verse 1: (15:1) A psalm of/for David. Yahweh, who shall live as a guest in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy mountain? The psalmist begins by asking God two related questions. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Two Sons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore God's surprising mercy, the power of repentance, and the importance of living out our faith, as illustrated in the scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13.

Good morning, church family! Today, we dive into a powerful message of God's Surprising Mercy, The Power of Repentance, and Living Out Our Faith. We will be exploring the sacred scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13. As we ponder these scriptures one quote comes to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Topics: Parable, Two Sons

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Christmas sermon series preaching through the names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:1-7. Heavily adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central

Everlasting Father Prince of Peace, pt. 3 Good morning everybody! [Turn to Isaiah 9]. Over the past few weeks we have looked at this passage in Isaiah. We've talked about Jesus being our wonderful counselor and how he can guide and Shepherd our lives so that we are never alone and are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

'blessed' A Christmas Story

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Luke 1: 26 – 38

Luke 1: 26 – 38 ‘Blessed’ A Christmas Story “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Door Was Left Open…walk Through! Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 9, 2007

THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN SO WE COULD ENTER IN AND WALK THROUGH! The Stone was rolled away so that we could look in. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith is the Door to Life

THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN…WALK THROUGH! Harford Senior Worship Center ©2007 - William Akehurst 4/8/2007 THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN SO WE COULD ENTER IN AND WALK THROUGH! The Stone was rolled away so that we could look in. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith is the Door to Life Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational