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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
What kind of person shares his faith in Jesus Christ with his community? Six observations on how Paul did so.
THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- September 7, 2003 As we wind our way through this part of the Bible, we are tracing the personal journal and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. Thus God-called men have a ministry that shepherds the soul. A ministry that shepherds the soul exhibits....
‘A MINISTRY THAT SHEPHERDS THE SOUL’— —1Thessalonians 2:1-12 ‘A faith that soothes the soul’(1:1-10) leads to.... ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’(2:1-12) Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. God-called men have a ministry that ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
You have a huge choice to make with your life. What story will I tell? Will I spend my life telling people how great I am or will I spend it telling them how great God is? You will gossip something. Gossip the good news.
CEL091403 Ready series 1 Thessalonians 2 Ready to be entrusted with the gospel This week past our church and community experienced two dramas that portrayed the pivot points of our belief system. One was a drama presented live by actors on the Evergreen stage. The other was a drama experienced ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
The constant need to encourage each other in faith
"A friend is someone who comes when everyone else has gone." The Christian life is challenging, filled with obstacles and difficulties. Even the apostle Paul himself faced many hardships. How many times have you felt discouraged in your walk with Christ? There are countless opportunities to lose ...read more
Topics: Gifts, Encouragement
Help my congregation see that they should proclaim the gospel like Paul and Martin Luther.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be challenged in our walk with Christ. Today, we are going to focus on a theme ...read more
Topics: Boldly And Humbly Share The Gospel
List several examples of how we can proclaim the gospel like Paul.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made, we are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to find comfort, guidance, and inspiration. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the life and ministry of a ...read more
SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A.
SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A. Supernatural Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel Can Be Identified by the Power of the Holy Spirit in the Context of Persecution (:1-2) Illustr.: Just as you use ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.
The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more
In the message we will see several characteristics of a great leader. (1 Thessalonians pt-2)
"FOLLOW THE LEADER" I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 THOMAS MONAGHAN IS FOUNDER , PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC. FROM 1970 - 1985, DOMINO’S GREW FROM A SMALL DEBT RIDDEN CHAIN TO THE SECOND LARGEST PIZZA COMPANY IN AMERICA, WITH SALES OVER A BILLION DOLLARS. WHEN ASKED ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4
HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Paul gives a great example for pastors and believers to seek to be God-pleasers, not man-pleasers.
“Be Ready” The God-Pleasers 1 Thes. 2:1-12 Intro. A funny thing happened to me on the way to studying for my message today. I discovered that it’s easy to find stuff that will help you grow in your walk with Christ, but when it gets personal, it gets uncomfortable. We’re quick to ...read more
From this passage we will discover God’s blueprint for effective ministry modeled for us by the apostle Paul.
God’s Blueprint For Effective Ministry Paul’s Ministry Manual 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 October 13, 2002 Introduction: (v. 1) Too many churches today are doing ministry their way instead of doing it God’s way. In fact so many of us have been doing ministry our way for so long that we don’t even ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Paul’s principles and practices of planting and growing new fellowships
Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Illustration:We can thank God for the great work He is doing through the church planting movement of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention. Recently, it was reported that 1,751 churches were started in North ...read more
Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.
Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more
To explore and learn from Paul's example of humility, care, and authenticity in ministry.
Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into a wonderful passage of Scripture that really showcases the heart of true ministry. It's found in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Paul's humility, his care for the Thessalonians, and the example he sets in his ministry are all on full display in these ...read more
Topics: Paul's Ministry, Thessalonica
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