Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Will You Be Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

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In this classic passage on the “Rapture,” Paul reminds us that we don’t have to grieve without hope because believers will meet the Lord in the clouds one day. These words provide encouragement to us when we’re trying to deal with the death of a believer

Will You Be Left Behind? This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard. Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” we decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a little field with a few paths through the corn. Boy, was I mistaken! We paid our intermission fee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 11, 2003

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On Judgment Day, Christ will raise you from the dead. This changes the way we look at the world now.

John 5:25-30 YOU WILL RISE FROM THE DEAD I would like to start today’s sermon with a riddle – what is this place that I am describing – right now, it is a quite, peaceful place, where you might see one or two people walking around, talking in whispers. But someday, this place will be loud, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Well-Informed And Ready Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 17, 2003

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It takes two things to be prepared for an event, great or small… We should be well-informed, and… We should be ready by acting on the information.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 16, 2003 -------------------------- 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

With Him! With Them!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2006

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This is a brief lesson dealing with unity, togetherness, and being with people. It could be used at a funeral of a believer, or a situation where you need a brief lesson.

WITH HIM! WITH THEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Thes. 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1 Thes. 4:13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apocalypse Now

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

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Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006

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To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Death The End? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2004

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Is there hope for eternal life.

INTRODUCTION • Picture if you will a young couple. They have been dating for a long time. The man is thinking about asking this young lady he has been dating to marry him. The young lady is wondering if the young man is ever going to ask the question. • Finally the question is asked, “Will you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Dealing With Grief"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004

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Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Forward To That Day Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

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Expository sermon exploring the second coming of Christ and how the anticipation of that event should affect our lives now. Clip from movie "Titanic" illustrates urgency of Evangelism.

Looking Forward to That Day I Thessalonians 4:13-18[1] 11-07-04 What are you looking forward to in life? What goals have you set and how are those goals affecting the way you life? Isn’t it amazing how our hopes and dreams determine the choices we make in life—determine the sacrifices we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Grief With A Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 23, 2010

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Our grief is not that of the world, but it is a grief that is sheltered in the grace, mercy and love of God thru the person of Jesus Christ, and although we hurt and are stung by death in this world, our hope is in Christ who promises eternity in Heaven w

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 23, 2010 Date Preached: September 23, 2010 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for Mary Jo Frazier Sermon Title: We grieve, but Our Grief has a Hope! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Christian Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

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2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

2nd Coming: The Rapture

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

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2nd Coming: The Rapture (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: When General Douglas MacArthur was at Army training college, he tells this story: • The first section was studying the time-space relationship; • Later formulated by Einstein as his Theory of Relativity. • The text ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

What You Know Will Comfort You Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 4, 2007

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..., Today’s message is especially significant, for it reminds us at this time of great loss; a loss visibly seen and deeply felt, and, that the believer in Christ has a different ending to tragedy such as this. Little did he know that I would be preachi

WHAT YOU KNOW WILL COMFORT YOU 1 Thess 4:13-18 This past Wednesday morning between 3:30am and 4:30am our brother Elbridge Hollimon was killed in a traffic accident and placed in the hands of God Almighty. Today’s message is especially significant, for it reminds us at this time of great loss; a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007

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This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

“Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Article #15 - Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

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Fifteenth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at our hope in the future coming of Christ.

Article of Faith #15 - Second Coming of Christ Date: Sunday, September 26, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we come to the fifteenth article of faith in the Church of the Nazarene. We’ve been studying together this summer learning about the Nature of God, the nature of our sin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

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