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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Model Walk

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
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     | 3,517 views

    Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

    THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seamos Puros Por Causa De La Esperanza

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
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    Un mensaje que explica como nos afecta cuando creemos en La Bienaventurada Esperanza.

    Texto: I Tesalonicenses 4:16-17 Porque el Señor mismo con voz de mando, con voz de arcángel, y con trompeta de Dios, descenderá del cielo; y los muertos en Cristo resucitarán primero. Luego nosotros los que vivimos, los que hayamos quedado, seremos arrebatados juntamente con ellos en las ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are We Ready To Live - Are We Ready To Leave? Part One

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008
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    Likewise as Enoch walked with God and was raptured;so will the church be . Are You Ready?

    1Thess. 4:13-18, Genesis 5:22-24 Introduction: Enoch walked with God and was RAPTURED! His Triumph- He had a personal Relationship - Gen 5:22-24 His Testimony-He had lived with personal Responsibility-Heb 11:5, Jude 14-15 His Translation-He was unashamed at His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Ready To Live - Are We Ready To Leave? Part Two

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008
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    When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Are you ready?

    Introduction: When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Different views on the Rapture 1. Partial Church Rapture 2. Mid tribulation (Mid Trib) 3. Prewrath 4. Post Tribulation (Post Trib) 5. Post-millennial 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Feelings In Line

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
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    If our feelings are often misleading because they spring from thoughts that are not grounded in God-reality, then how do we know which feelings are legitimate and which ones are not, and what do we do with this?

    Getting Feelings In Line Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2008 We talked last week about the role our thoughts play in determining how we feel. The relationship between thoughts and feelings is undeniable and we cannot pay enough attention to it. We’ll be talking more about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Comfort Of His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
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    6th is series on 1 Thessalonians (6 of 8).

    THE COMFORT OF HIS COMING 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 INTRO: The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepared For The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2008
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    God knew that He was going to destroy the world soon and He only sought one man – Enoch. A man who lived amidst a perverse environment, sinful world but stood head and shoulders above everyone else. We are not talking about being saved but the RAPTURE.

    Opening illustration: Video clip of ’Left Behind.’ What is being ‘caught up?’ * To Seize ~ act of grasping suddenly * Rapture * Biblically it pertains to meeting the Lord in mid-air * The Rapture is a concept in Christianity relating to the return of Jesus. * Paul cites "the word of the Lord" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Plea For Purity

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 2,612 views

    A plea for purity, a brotherly and orderly life, and the comfort of Christ’s coming.

    1 Thessalonians 4- B’gate, 16/10/97 Section 1: A Plea for Purity (vv. 1-8) 1. "Finally"- we see that, as in Paul’s other letters, the Apostle selects matters of behaviour to be the last things that ring in the Thessalonians minds. But ironically, the most ’final’ thing about these last two chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunday's Coming

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 24, 2008
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    When Jesus was crucified on a Friday, He knew that Sunday was coming. When we go through "Friday experiences," we can also look forward to Sunday--the day of our resurrection!

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com [This sermon was introduced with the video “Sunday’s Comin’” by Igniter Media Group.] Jesus was crucified on a Friday. That day was filled with brutality, humiliation, pain, and death. But Jesus knew that Sunday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Beat The Odds

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,771 views

    A Funeral Sermon for a member of the church who died of cancer. When a Christian dies, God would have us understand that there is a right kind of learning, a right kind of grieving, and an right kind of believing.

    Let’s read Paul’s words from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Today, God would have us understand three things: 1. There is a right kind of learning A. When we see our loved ones die, we must not be uninformed. The King James Version says we must not be ignorant. WE HAVE HOPE! B. Because Don ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practicing The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,615 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
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     | 16,389 views

    Funeral Sermon: For the funeral of a 44 year-young woman called home by the Lord after a short, acute and pernicious illness. She is survived by her young adult children, by her parents and by seven brothers and sisters.

    Let me express my very sincere condolences to each and every member of ______ (name of immediate) family. ______ (name of children) – for a short time, you’ve parted with your mom. ______ (name of parents) my prayers are with you. You’ve lived through the saddest thing that a parent can see - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jane White avatar

    Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

    Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 103,149 views

    Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

    {All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Rapture Of The Redeemed

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    Through this sermon we will uncover the three events we can look forward to during, "The Rapture of The Redeemed."

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture Of The Redeemed Introduction: A. The term, “rapture,” is derived from the Latin word raptus, which means, “caught away” or “caught up.” The Lord word is equivalent to the Greek harpazo, translated as “caught up” in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The rapture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Wonderful Impact Of The Awaited Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,973 views

    Knowledge and mindfulness of the glorious coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ lead us to deep spirituality.

    <PRE> The coming of Christ is a subject that could stir the mind of every Christian to imagine the excitement of going home to heaven and be with the Lord for eternity. What a blessed hope to every believer living in this crooked and troubled world. Many believers who are in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist