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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Walking Worthy Of God Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 11, 2008
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    Fourth in series looking at John Brown Covenant of 1858, New River Baptist Church Covenant, brief exposition of 1 Thess 2:10-12

    Text: Eph 5:15, 1 Thess 2:1-12, Title: Walking Worthy of God, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/10/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Mark Twain expressed similar thoughts about the meaningless of life in view of man’s inevitable death. Shortly before his death, he wrote, “A myriad of men are born; they labor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Failure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
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    In our text, it appears that Paul was a failure but only in the eyes of the world, not in the eyes of the Lord. 1- He was insulted but daring 2- He was accused but pure 3- He was displeasing but pleasing

    INTRO.- ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. "If I were you," said Pete, "I would change this while you still can." "Why is that?" asked the teacher. "Because my daddy told me that if I brought home one more failing report card, someone was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Behavior In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For Committed Christians

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
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    In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Scriptures Inspired

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
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    Scripture is verbally inspired of God and is the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. The world is trying it’s best to live without the Bible, unfortunately too many Christians attempt the same thing.

    The Scriptures Inspired Intro.: There are incredible stories of wealthy people who live in poverty (not wanting to spend their own money). Whereas, we, as Christians, live as paupers when we have the greatest wealth in the world, the Bible. The Bible has been a target for persecution for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Super-Dad

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 18, 2008
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    The Apostle Paul gives all of us dads both an admonition and some encouragement in the spiritual realm for today’s church.

    I Thessalonians 2:10-12 “You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way Of The Blessed

    Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,802 views

    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

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    Live Like Christ

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007
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    We are called to share our lives, serve out of a pure heart and seek to bring out the best in others.

    God called us to be obedient followers. The Apostle Paul was such a follower. He wrote to the Thessalonian believers, “You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord”.[1] Paul lived like Christ. The Message translation goes like this: “In imitating us, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
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     | 4,197 views

    Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

    5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,073 views

    in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

    HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed In The Shadow Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,229 views

    This message looks at what is necessary for our lives as believers in order to grow and transform, while at the same time being aware of those forces evident that, when permitted and ignored will hinder our growingin Christ

    TRANSFORMED IN THE SHADOW OF OPPOSITION 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 I OUR TRANSFORMATION INTO A BELIEVER 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Helping Each Other (09) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2009
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     | 4,880 views

    Part of our journey of faith is that we are to help each other grow.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Ideal Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,385 views

    Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A True Brother, An Honest Teacher Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
     | 3,232 views

    Ministering among the church with integrity and in sincerity.

    1. The church in Thessalonica is new & strong. 2. The leadership is growing, their influence is spreading, and their love is expanding. a. I’m sure it was an exciting time for them. b. In a place where there was no church, now Jesus is turning their lives right side up. c. And with their new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational