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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
9th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians" Topic is avoiding deception in the end times.
After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head start to heaven. Others were in graveyards, planning to ascend in reunion with their departed ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
In this text Paul tells us 3 things about the second coming. (1 Thessalonians pt - 5)
“Getting Ready For The Second Coming” 1 Thessalonians Part Five 4:13-5:11 A new preacher had just begun his sermon. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into the talk his mind went blank. He remember what they had taught him in seminary to do when a situation like this would arise- ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)
Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
This is the 4th of a series on 1st Thessalonians. In this sermon we discuss true marks of the Christian faith.
How’s Your Faith? Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now, before we really get into tonight’s lesson I want to remind you of the historical context of this letter. Paul and Timothy came to Thessalonica around 49 or 50 AD. They found a synagogue and preached the Gospel ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.
No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Denomination: Baptist
Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This is the 54th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.
Series: Action [#54] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- FOLLOW GOD’S WILL 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: There are many forms of exercise; but probably the most popular form of exercise is walking. Now, that obviously is not a form of exercise that I prescribe to; but it is something that most ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
This is the 55th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.
Series: Action [#55] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- THE CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: I want to thank all of those who kept things going while Karen and I went to California to meet our newest granddaughter. It is very encouraging as your Pastor for us to be able to be gone ...read more
This is the 52nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 1 Thessalonians.
Series: Action [#52] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE AN EXAMPLE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Introduction: Paul continued to encourage the Church at Thessalonica. God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost; but He also uses people to help mature the babies in Christ. Their growth was evident by ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
This is the 56th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.
Series: Action [#56] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- BE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As we continue to watch the world change drastically, many have predicted that the End Times are very near. This is nothing new. There have been 44 “credible claims” of Jesus’ return date since 500 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
This is the 57th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.
Series: Action [#57] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- MODEL GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, we are going to look at modelling godly behavior. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of believers to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
This is the 58th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 2 Thessalonians.
Series: Action [#58] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- A SUCCESSFUL CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: One thing I talk about often is the success of our children and their families. While they are all grown, I love talking about what they are doing and how they are doing. Paul continues this ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-6
Prepared to Suffer for Righteousness Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6
This is the first of 12 Studies on the Book of 1st Peter.
Study # 1 - 1 Peter 1:1-5 For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/lBQfytROjTU For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dWXrSE4U9noY50lYZ1ebE?si=c65de374fd9b4baf 1 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5, John 1:14, John 3:1-21, John 14:1, John 14:27, John 15:16 (view more) (view less)
Jesus is fully God and fully Man
1 John 1:1-4 So just to mention again, we are looking to understand properly the meaning of scripture and we need to think about who the letter was written to, why the letter was written and what does it hope to get across or correct. This letter was written to church(s) in Ephesus because they ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, 1 Peter 3:15, John 1:1
Denomination: Bible Church
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