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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
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
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
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
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
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
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
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
Today we're going to use several familiar passages of Scripture to stress the importance of us sharing Christ with the world. Telling others about Jesus is what helps to make a church be an authentic church. Authentic, because we truly care about other's salvation.
It is mind boggling to think about how much information is shared through social media. People record videos, they filter photos, and they post updates. It's common in today's world for people to share private moments and public thoughts about anything and everything--- almost. The ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12
A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:8 as a challenge to the church for the new year
Sermon for 12/28/2003 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 Introduction: William Wilberforce was born in 1759. In 1780 he was elected to the House of Commons in the English Parliament. James Boswell called him a shrimp because he was so short. But in 1807 the little representative of Yorkshire sat stunned as the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.
A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more
The third part of this sermon deals with the word Cherish, as it deals with marriage.
To Love Honor & Cherish conclusion The third part of this sermon deals with the word Cherish, as it deals with marriage. First, what does the word cherish mean? 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to give warmth, ease or ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
In this passage the Word of God shows us truth concerning the treachery of those things that are going to take place immediately after the Lord Jesus Christ comes for the Church. The Thessalonians were being told that the day of the Lord had already come
James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION In this passage the Word of God shows us truth concerning the treachery of those things that are going to take place immediately after ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Paul now shows forth his care for the Thessalonians even as he was faithful in imparting the gospel of Christ for the redemption of their souls.
"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Care For Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) Isaiah 40:11; 2 Timothy 2:24-25; Genesis ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9
This morning I want to begin by giving you my thesis: A mother can make a significant spiritual impact on her children with or without the help of a father.
Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15
Paul wants to provide the Thessalonicans with every possible incentive to continue in the faith as they develop their church in the midst of opposition.
Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14
A gentle spirit gives the world a taste of the presence of Jesus. As we become as gentle as Jesus, we will treat others like He does.
Germinating Gentleness Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/01 Pastors are not always known for their gentleness because many of us talk too long or preach too loud. On the other hand, people are not always real gentle with pastors either. I heard about a minister who received a note from an ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9
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