Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 1:9-18:

Despise Not Prophesyings

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 2, 2021

Don't call them a prophet until you see the fulfillment and the 100% batting average.

1Thessalonians 5: 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. We are not to extinguish the Spirit, which is what cessationists do by denying that He can work in all the same ways He did when He was first given to the Church. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying With Affected Covid 19 And Needy:

Contributed by Rev. Vethamuthu Sahariah on Jun 10, 2021

The current situation challenges the Christian community, that we are facing many difficulties to meet one another. Because there is no regular church service. So in this context how can we relate with our co-fellow believers?

Identifying with Affected COVID 19 and Needy: This evening I heard the news from one of my friends about the pandemic. Is it God's will? Why God allowed us. How can we understand this pandemic? All are sad and fatigue from hearing the death news of a closed one of us. Every morning our days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 16, 2022

The message is all about 'the why' and 'the how' in obeying God's command to encourage one another.

Parakaleo, Encouraging One Another One Another week 4 OKAY – welcome to week 4 of our series, “One Another, Doing Church Together.” UNDERSTAND IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Says About The Future I Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2022

A hard-hitting message about Jesus coming that will bring people to the altars. God has told us what will happen in the future and warned us to be ready for His coming. Those who aren't ready will be left to face the Tribulation period.

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE I Part 1: The Rapture INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “COMFORTABLE” 1. Two sisters inherited the family farm. They desperately needed a bull to breed with their heifers and they only had $600. 2. The brunette told her sister, "I’m going to go look at a bull-calf in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 11, 2020

Today's message is from our End Times series and talks about the Second Coming of Christ

End Times Doctrine Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Outside the doctrine of the Rapture, which is actually the first event in the return of Christ, it is this very doctrine, “The Second Coming of Christ,” that has historically been one that is near and dear to hearts of believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 14:4, Zechariah 14:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020

In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24, Romans 12:21, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Live A Life To Please God Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020

Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thankful In All Things Part 3- Deliverance Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 27, 2018

part 3 of our thankful series

Thankful in all things Part 2 “Deliverance” November 2018 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Today we are going to continue our short series on thankfulness The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Lamentations 3:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful In All Things Part 4-" The People In Our Lives" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 27, 2018

part 4 of our thankful series

“Thankful in all things” Part 4 November 2018 “The people in our lives” Today is the last of our sermons in the short thankful series In the weeks to come we will be studying the Christmas story, it’s components and the significance of the story to our lives But for today we need to focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Was A Day

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

Discussion and connection of Job's situation to 9/11

I would like to submit the outline below for possible use in the publication Pulpit Helps under Sermon Starter and Outlines. Sorry, I know it is long. I tried to shorten it as much as I could. Please feel free to alter it as appropriate. Thank you. THERE WAS A DAY I. THERE WAS A DAY Of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Quench The Spirit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

God wants the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn within us. However, tragically, once the fire of the Spirit is ignited, we often grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flame. This message looks at why and how this tragic occurrence happens.

There was once a small, quiet town in which fires began to pop up on a frequent basis. It wasn’t long until people discovered that the source of these fires was a pyromaniac. It was actually the Fire Chief himself! This fellow “would secretly start the fires and then work to extinguish them . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Siempre Adelante En La Voluntad De Dios

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 26, 2022

La voluntad de Dios no es tan facíl como tú piensas. Tienes que ser flexible y preparado para ir o para quedar.

Caminando en la Voluntad de Dios Continuamente 1 Reyes 17:1-16 (texto central) Romanos 12:2 Y no os conforméis a este siglo; mas transformáos por la renovación de vuestro entendimiento, para que experimentéis cual sea la voluntad de Dios, la buena, agradable y perfecta. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this Sermon, Pastor Ed Young gives us a panoramic view of the end times. The Bible says we don't know the exact date or time, but we know that Jesus is coming back! So what are the SIGNS to look for?

WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS : HAPPILY EVER AFTER FEBRUARY 20,2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG Welcome everyone to Fellowship Church. If you're watching online, how's it going? Make sure if you can make it, make it next week, because I'm teaming up with the Tom Brady of prophecy, Jimmy Evans. We're ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise And Foolish At The Bridegrooms Coming Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 16, 2022

The second in a series on the wise and foolish virgins.

The Wise and Foolish at the Bridegroom’s Coming (Part Two) Text: Matthew 25:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well if you remember from last time, we began looking at the ten virgins. Five were wise and five were foolish. All then had their lamps, and we talked about how those lamps are a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible