Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 2:9:

Our Behavior In This World

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Baby Grow Up Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

2nd. in series on 1 Thessalonians (2 of 8).

HELPING THE BABY GROW UP 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, so He uses people to nurture the babes in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful preaching of the Apostle and his helpers, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Positive Parent Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 26, 2007

Some of God’s guidelines on how to parent with positive attitudes and actions.

BECOMING A POSITIVE PARENT Part 3 of 6 in the series "When Relationships Disappoint You – How to Find Peace in the Pain" The national news recently revealed how Hollyweird actor Alec Baldwin royally chewed out his 12-year-old daughter by leaving her a very angry and belittling voicemail. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Model For The Role Model Christians Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007

Christians become role models because they have role models themselves.

Model fOR the Role Model Christians (1Thessalonians 2:1-12) IN CHAPTER ONE, PAUL PRESENTS TO US how the Thessalonian believers became “Role Model Christians” to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. They ‘blasted forth’ the message of the Gospel not only in the provinces of Macedonia and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008

The Secret of a Satisfying Life

How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life 1 Th 2:4-10 Philippians 4:11-12 ".. I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..." • One hundred years ago ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

A God Honoring Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

Characteristics of a God honoring ministry

1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction In our look at chapter 1, we found that the church at Thessalonica was quite a remarkable church. This was a church made up of people who were clearly saved, they were faithfully laboring for the Lord, they were both evangelistic and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A God Honoring Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

Characteristics of a ministry that honors God

1 Thessalonians 2:6-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction During our time in 1 Thessalonians over the past few Sunday evening messages, we have been considering the marks of a truly remarkable church and how its ministries can be God honoring as they are carried out. It is my hope and prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism; Light Or Heavy

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 3, 2003

When we think of evangelism what immediately comes to mind? Street corner hawkers, people who only want you to see their point of view. Brow beaters who get upset if you don’t follow them? It was never meant to be that way. Evangelism is one beggar sho

Evangelism: heavy or light? 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 When we speak of evangelism what thoughts run through your mind? It’s the preacher’s job? Street corner Bible thumpers? Door to door salesman type people? Pushy people who are trying to get to see things their way? How about guilt for not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry That Shepherds The Soul

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2003

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

Ready To Be Trusted With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 11, 2003

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

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Witness - Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 15, 2003

A continuation (see part one) of the CHARACTERISTICS that mark a person who shares Jesus Christ with his community and culture

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ September 14, 2003 Last week we looked at the opening verses of this chapter under the same heading, An Exemplary Witness. We discovered that exemplary witnesses are people who share their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Treachery After The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing The "Father Absence” Wound

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 17, 2002

Today we take time to acknowledge and to thank those men in our lives that have served us as fathers. They may have been fathers, our grandfathers, our uncles, our older brothers, our coaches, our teachers, our counselors, our pastors, or that neighbor do

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme: Today we take time to acknowledge and to thank those men in our lives that have served us as fathers. They may have been fathers, our grandfathers, our uncles, our older brothers, our coaches, our teachers, our counselors, our pastors, or that neighbor down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Progress With Your Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 22, 2003

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Germinating Gentleness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

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

Denomination: Baptist