Sermons on 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 Verses 55 Through 18:

Genesis 13 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 3, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 13

Genesis 13 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 28, 2007 :1-4 Abram returns and worships :1 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. If you recall, God had promised to give Abram the land of Israel. But when a famine hit the land, Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Happy Graduation!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022

Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26, Luke 10:21, Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 48: 1 – 22

Genesis 48: 1 – 22 Final Arrangements 48 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Exodus 9 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Have you ever overcomplicated something? You know the old acrostic – K.I.S.S. which means keep it simple stupid. Sometimes we overcomplicate things and in the process miss the simple truth. [“He’s Just Not That Into You” movie illustration.] Tonight we’re going to be looking at a series of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-51

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 24 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 24 Last week we saw how there was a difference in the way that Abram and Lot approached life. Abram was a man who lived for others. Lot was a man who lived for himself. That theme will continue through tonight’s passage as we’re going to see Abram act very selflessly while dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-23, Genesis 24:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 1

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Obtain A Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power of prayer and the need for spiritual revival, using the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18: 41-46 as a reminder of how God can transform even the driest seasons of our lives into periods of abundant blessing.

Good morning, church! We're going to dive right into the heart of the Old Testament today, as we explore a story of revival, prayer, and transformation from 1 Kings 18: 41-46. Here's how it goes: "Then Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.' So Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Topics: Prayer, Restoration

Getting Your Hopes Up

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14

Getting Your Hopes Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 This morning I want to talk to you about the Christian virtue of hope. But before I do, I want to warn you that it’s easy to think about, talk about or sing about hope and still miss its reality. Hank Williams is a name synonymous with country music. In his ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready For The Lord's Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Last Judgment (A) - Mankind needs to be ready for the Lord's return on the Last Day. Those dwelling in darkness face destruction. Those living in light have deliverance.

BE READY FOR THE LORD’S RETURN (Outline) November 7, 2010 - Last Judgment - 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 INTRO: Are you ready? How often do you hear or say these words each day? Every day we get ready for one thing or another. We wake up and get ready to greet the day. We get ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Family You Can't Wait To Come Home To - Part 1 - Husbands Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

God surprises us by telling us that husbands, not wives, set the tone emotionally and spiritually for their homes.

A Family You Can’t Wait to Come Home To (Part 1—Husbands) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Pt 1)let Me Introduce To You Christian Enemy Number One Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I WILL LIKE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU, A DECIEVER, MURDERER, FATHER OF LIES, ACCUSER, A TEMPTER, A DESTROYER, AND THAT ANCIENT SERPENT. WITHOUT FUTHER DELAY MEET CHRISTIAN ENEMY #1------------SATAN.

BEFORE GOING TO WAR YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOUR ENEMY IS. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOUR ENEMY CAME FROM WHAT MOTIVATES YOUR ENEMY, WHAT HIS TACTICS ARE, WHY HE WANTS TO KILL, STEAL FROM YOU AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST DESTROY YOU. CAN YOU BELIEVE HE WAS ONCE LIVED HEAVEN AND WAS AN ANGEL NAMED LUCIFER (THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 - Matthew 11:2-6 - Jesus-In-A-Box! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 29, 2010

My grandchildren sometimes play with a Jack-in-a-box. Sometimes we want a JESUS-IN-A-BOX too. We want Him to fit into our pre-conceived ideas of who He should be and how He should act.

Part 1 - Matthew 11:2-6 - JESUS-IN-A-BOX! I get the privilege and opportunity to speak to many old people in the course of my day. Being a chaplain and Pastor in an aged care facility (fancy name for old people’s nursing home) I am fascinated by the amazing lives that they have led. Last week I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has A Name Series

Contributed by Jeph Guinan on Jul 10, 2011

The beauty of God is greater than the ugliness of our fear.

Psalm 27:4 “A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has a Name.” - Set context for the Psalm – 2 Sam 15 I. Intro – Mole, Dr. called, tornado, Child not home yet; these are the times when fear grips our hearts and cripples us with thoughts of the worst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Poverty Is A Result Of Laziness (Part 1 Of Rich Man Poor Man In Proverbs) Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

The book of Proverbs is not a book of finances. Rather, Proverbs is about wealth and want in light of the social reality of Proverbs. It makes us rethink the tribulations of poverty and, yes, even the troubles of prosperity (Prov. 15:16).

"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man" (Prov. 6:10-11). The context of this sub-section is laziness. Solomon tells the lazy person to look to the ant (Prov. 6:6). The ant has no boss ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist