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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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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
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    Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

    Growing Pains 1 Thess. 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 Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Joy And Our Crown Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,734 views

    People, connection, joy, reward

    OUR JOY AND CROWN 1 Thess 2:13 -20 (p835) October 21, 2012 Deacon’s Sunday INTRODUCTION: As I prepared for this Sunday I did as I usually do…I read the text, reread it, usually in The Message translation…and then I prayed for spiritual insight and read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 26, 2012
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    In this sermon, we learn how to grow spiritually through our growing pains.

    Introduction: A. How many of you had growing pains when you were growing up? 1. I remember going to my mom as a little boy and I would describe some pain I was having in my leg or my side. 2. Usually, she would look it over, ask a few questions about it, then say, “Well, it’s probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Joy And Crown Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 13, 2015
     | 7,517 views

    People, Disciple Making, The Word of God

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – Our Joy and Crown 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (pg. 824) August 16, 2015 Introduction: There is an industry that’s grown by over 300% in the last decade...it’s not internet related or high tech...It’s the trophy industry SHOW VIDEO (Real Sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
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    To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

    I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,458 views

    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
     | 5,097 views

    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

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    Testing Times

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 6,613 views

    Trials

    TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 7: For Their Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2018
     | 6,968 views

    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

  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Crowns Of Heaven Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 6, 2023
     | 2,932 views

    The Crowns are the greatest rewards of heaven. I give anyone full permission to use this sermon for the glory of God.

    THE CROWNS OF HEAVEN – PART II Please open your Bible to Revelation 3:11 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “The Crowns of Heaven – Part II.” At this precise moment, you are preparing for eternity. And very soon, you will stand before Jesus, at His judgment seat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Bryant avatar

    A Model Encourager

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024
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    In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

    I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ