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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    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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    The Courage To Declare

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 24, 2008
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     | 4,247 views

    Let us stay engaged in the battle waging around us. Let us be filled with the courage to declare. Amen.

    “The Courage to Declare,” I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Introduction A soldier in one of the regular batteries of the army of the Confederacy had displayed conspicuous bravery in a dozen engagements while serving with his gun as a cannoneer. At the battle of Chickamauga he was assigned the duty of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Johnson avatar

    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,590 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Ideal Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,360 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

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    On Being A Good Encourager Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,806 views

    To show how we are good encouragers when, from pure motives we deliberately give the message that truly encourages

    I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - Story - Norman Vincent Peale - "Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. On the chest or arms you could have tattooed an anchor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Example Worth Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Components Of Friendship Evangelism

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,070 views

    It is easier to bring your friends to Christ than complete strangers. Paul shows us how.

    COMPONENTS OF FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM A. During my conversation with your elders, I have discovered that they have a PASSION for LOST SOULS. 1. Our PURPOSE as Christians is to live our lives in such a way that will bring GLORY to God and SOULS to Christ. COMMENT: Endeavoring to bring people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Evangelism; Light Or Heavy

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    An Exemplary Witness - Part One

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Ministry That Shepherds The Soul

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,913 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    Ready To Be Trusted With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Helping The Baby Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Comparte Tu Fe

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,360 views

    Cuatro elementos básicos para compartir la fe

    COMPARTE TU FE 1 Tesalonicenses 2:1-12 Intro: Cuando alguien que conoces (tu esposa, tu amigo, tu familiar) regresa de un viaje o un evento que disfrutó mucho y lo recoges en el aeropuerto o en la Terminal de camiones. Cuando se sube al automóvil, ¿de qué trata la plática? Por supuesto, tu ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed