Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 4:18:

Going Home

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

A short funeral sermon (5-10 minutes) for a believer

FUNERAL SERMON: “GOING HOME” WHERE IS HOME? READ 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 I. WE DO NOT GRIEVE AS MEN WHO HAVE NO HOPE A. WE KNOW THAT THE LORD IS TAKING CARE OF ______ B. SHE HAS NO MORE SUFFERING OR PAIN C. SHE IS HOME… HOME BEING THE PLACE WHERE SHE BELONGS II. WE HAVE A HOPE OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 9, 2001

Funeral Service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work

Funeral.086 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Mrs. Ruby Shealy Crosland, Age 86 Prelude: Psalm 100 Prayer: Hymn # 407 “Because He Lives” Piano Solo: “How Great Thou Art” John 12:12-19 This is the final picture of the maturing Christian found in the public ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Return Our Salvation

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Oct 7, 2007

What will you receive at the return of Christ

His Return---Our Salvation 1 Thess. 4:13-18 I. We are to comfort one another with the promise of His return. 1 Thess. 4:6 II. We are to be looking for that blessed hope of His return. Titus 2:13 III. His return means the changing of your vile bodies like unto His Glorious Body. Phil. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Service Of Memories

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2007

there is hope in our grief as we remember loved ones

Service of Memories sermon One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the Gift of Memories And all of you here today have come to Church to remember a loved one We treasure the memory of those times that we have had together. Times of joy, times of sorrow, times of sadness and times of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Massive Exit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2007

God does not want us to be ignorant about the rapture. We need the hope and endurance that knowledge about the rapture brings.

The Massive Exit (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) 1. Operation Evacuation Various Christian groups have been helping flooded areas recently. Here is an August 29, 2007 report: "ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP)--More than 570 disaster relief volunteers from the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention and eight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How I Want To Be Found When The Trumpet Sounds.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 20, 2003

SOON JESUS WILL COME AGAIN FOR THE BORN AGIAN CHILD OF GOD.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Will You Be Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

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

What If You Looked Up And Saw Jesus Coming Back?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005

The Return of Jesus Christ

WHAT IF YOU LOOKED UP AND SAW JESUS COMING BACK?? 1st Thess 4:13-18 1st John 2:28 One beautiful Sunday Morning, as people were filling up the church to its fullest capacity. they entered into the church, and they were each given a bulletin filled with today’s announcements, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 12, 2005

In this first sermon I discuss what the rapture is and show how close we really are to the Lord’s return. I give 5 points backed with news information that show the Lord could come back in our lifetime.

Title: The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Text: I Thess 4:15-18 and I Cor 15:51-52 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

With Him! With Them!

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

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

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

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

The Rapture Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Dec 31, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Death The End? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2004

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

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who a

WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational