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  • Kyle Gray avatar

    1 Thessalonians Chapter 2

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009
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    This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2.

    The moment is now. Decision time. Will you obey God? That is the choice that we face on a daily basis. Will I obey Gods word today, or will I go about life on my own? We should be asking ourselves that question every single morning when we roll out of bed. Obedience starts with the understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Stopping Power Of Satan

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
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    How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

    INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Jesus Lifestyle - Loving Others

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 29, 2010
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    What can you expect if you decided to follow Jesus?

    17As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face. 18For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Jesus Lifestyle - Serving Others

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 2, 2010
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    What can you expect when you decide to follow Jesus?

    17As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face. 18For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Cook avatar

    Found Faithful To The Word Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 19, 2010
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    The Word of God transforms lives.

    There are thousands of books on the market today encouraging church growth. The Bible is the best church growth book of all time! I. The Word of God Brought Power A. The Word Must Be Preached The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s word to man. I thank God that you believe His Word! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful To The Word Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 20, 2010
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    The Word of God transforms lives.

    13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Devil Wouldn't Let Me Do It Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2007
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     | 4,770 views

    Sometimes we can become so sophisticated in our theology that we forget some simple but crucial truths.

    The Devil Wouldn’t Let Me Do It (I Thessalonians 2:17-20) 1. One day I came down with the "Sam" bug. 2. I was grazing with my remote, going through the channels. 3. Low and behold, my attention was set upon one of the Christian stations. 4. Three couples were talking about sin and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Connecting With Community Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 8, 2007
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    The more closely I am tied to the Christian community of a local church the more hopeful I will be!

    Connecting with Community Provides Hope – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Part 2 of 4 in the series “A Time for Hope!” We’re glad you’re here today as we continue our series on hope. Hope is a vital part of life. Once you start losing hope your life becomes more challenging. You’re more easily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Blessed

    Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 21, 2007
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    in the midst of all this uncertainty and change, one thing remains sure, one thing is certain -- the Word of the Living God!

    The way of the Blessed -- “of God...from us...in you” (1Thess 2:13-17) Intro - Our World is certainly in uncertain times -- 40 were killed by terrorists in India, wildfires in Greece, earthquakes in Japan & Peru, Hurricane Dean in Mexico & here at home floods, drought & an uneasy economy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Sensitive Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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    We should to deal with others with skill and grace.

    1. “The ability to avoid offense” & “sensitive perception” 2. “a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others.” • That’s how the DICTIONARY DEFINES “TACT” • The ability to deal with others with skill & grace. • The Bible declares: Prov 15.23 A man has joy by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
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    3rd in series on 1 Thelessonians (3 of 8).

    GROWING PAINS 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 INTRO: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Leib avatar

    Father's Day - The Father Everyone Needs

    Contributed by Travis Leib on Jun 17, 2018
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     | 6,472 views

    A short sermon for Father's Day, giving us a tactical outline on effectively raising our kids for God,

    Thessalonians 2:11 is our text this morning (read) Paul wrote this letter to his church that he had started a short time after he left. Paul knew the dangers this young church was facing. They had been exposed to errant teaching, but became followers of the churches of God through the truth Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 7: For Their Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2018
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    The Word of God has in it the power to accomplish the will of God. “For nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37).

    6/13/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 7: For Their Faithfulness (1Th 2:13-3:10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (NIV) 13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    In Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2013
     | 5,152 views

    as individuals and as a church, we must always be IN Christ

    Last week we noted how effective the Missionaries Paul, Silas, and Timothy were to the Thessalonians. What can we note about this church in Thessalonica? Open your Bibles to the First Letter to the Thessalonians…. Look at Chapter 1 of 1 Thessalonians v7-8: Through the apostle Paul, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Through God’s Word

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    We can grow spiritually and enjoy God’s life when we receive His words and allow them to change us! Let’s look at some ways God’s words can help us grow.

    Growing through God’s Word 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Intro: There’s an old story of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to one of the African men. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close and expressed great appreciation for the precious gift of God’s Word that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God