Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 4:1-17

Facing The Sorrow Of Death With Hope In The Ressurrection

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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This Sermon was preached on November 8, 2003 in memory of Sis. Emily White, a valiant soldier of God. The objective is to keep the believer’s mind focus on the resurrection during times of death.

The Apostle Paul addresses the question concerning the state of those who die in the Lord. The Thessalonians knew that Jesus had risen and they believe that his return was imminent. But they were confused concerning those who were dead already. They thought that somehow their deceased love ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 27, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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A seven-point sermon that exhorts the congregation to yield their lives more to pleasing God in the coming year.

Making Room for the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester December 28, 2003 morning service Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction A. Christmas has now passed by in the Lester house, and a new reality has set in for us. Our boys, now five and three years of age, received a bunch of new presents. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy Fred Issac Fendley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon is for a Christian who was married 61 years 4 months and highlights his marriage.

Fred Isaac Fendley April 23,2003 Although Fred Isaac Fendley made his entrance into the world on September 20, 1920 in the deep south in Birmingham, Alabama, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm 139:13-16 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do I Know That I Am Sactified?

Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003

based on 67 ratings

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Entire Sanctification & its attributes.

"How Do I Know that I am Sanctified?" (1 Thess. 5:23-24 & 1 Thess. 4:7) Did you know that the author of Amazing Grace (John Newton), prior to his conversion, years as a pastor and theologian had sunk very low in his life. Early on in his life, Mr. Newton stole away on a ship, where he was found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready For The Rapture

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003

based on 121 ratings

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This message seeks to show that since the Rapture could take place at any time, we need to be ready, by knowing that we have trusted Christ as Savior, and by living holy and godly lives.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? Text: I Thess.4: 13-18 Intro: Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Deep End

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

based on 108 ratings

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In these verses Paul is telling them to go to the deep end, to leave behind the “waters of shallow Christianity” to keep doing what they are doing, and to do even more. (1 Thessalonians - pt 4)

“Going To The Deep End” 1 Thessalonians Part 4 4:10 Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish theologian & philosopher, told this parable, which he called “The Wild Duck of Denmark; A wild duck was flying northward with his mates across Europe during the springtime. En route, he happened to land in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004

based on 23 ratings

| 5,112 views

How close are we to the return of Christ?

ARE WE THERE YET? TEXT: Matt. 24:33 “Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door”. OPEN: If you have ever been on a trip with a child (maybe even a teenager) you have heard the question, “ARE WE THERE YET”? Sometimes you have heard the question SO MUCH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Madness, Part I

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Apr 29, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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A lot of end times theology has come out Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians - but what did Paul intend to teach?

Stop the Madness, Part 1 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 6th, 2003 Pastor Chris Lanham “Heaven, Heaven Everybody talking about heaven ain’t going there Heaven, Heaven Going to shout all over God’s heaven.” So goes the chorus to one of the most beloved Negro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Important Truths

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Truths from which we must must be moved. Sin is sin;heaven to gain and hell to avoid;there is a rapture ahead.

3 IMPORTANT TRUTHS FROM WHICH YOU MUST NOT BE MOVED May 2, 2004 am 1. SIN IS SIN IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE AND ANY SIN THAT REMAINS IN YOUR LIFE WILL SEPARATE YOU FROM GOD BOTH NOW AND ETERNALLY (John 8:34 KJV) Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk In Holiness - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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The Bible clearly mandates that we need to walk in Holiness and it describes for us how we ought to conduct ourselves in light of His will for our lives - Part 1 of 2.

“Walk in Holiness” – Part 1 of 2 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) Leviticus 11:44; 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15-16 A. A SEPARATED walk. (vv. 1-2) Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 6:1; Genesis 5:22, 24; 6:9; 17:1; 48:15; 2 Kings 20:3; Micah 6:8; Luke 1:6; Acts 9:31; Romans 8:1 1. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Holiness - Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

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The Bible clearly mandates that we need to walk in Holiness and it describes for us how we ought to conduct ourselves in light of His will for our lives - Part 2 of 2.

“Walk in Holiness” – Part 2 of 2 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) A. A SEPARATED walk. (vv. 1-2) B. A SANCTIFIED life. (vv. 3-8) Romans 6:22; 2 Corinthians 6:17; 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Peter 3:11; Hebrews 12:14 1. CONFORM to God’s will in sanctification. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Harmony

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

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Paul commends to us to walk in Harmony one with the other.

“Walk in Harmony” 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) II. WALK IN HARMONY. (VV. 9-10) Psalm 133:1; John 15:9; 17:11, 21-22; Ephesians 4:3; Colossians 3:14; 1 John 5:7 A. ADMONITION to continue in brotherly love. (v. 9) Leviticus 19:18, 34; John 15:12-17; Romans 12:10; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Honesty

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Paul having commended the Thessalonian church to walk in Holiness and then in Harmony, now mandates that they walk with one another in honesty.

“Walk in Honesty” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) II. WALK IN HARMONY. (VV. 9-10) III. WALK in HONESTY. (vv. 11-12) Romans 12:7; 13:13; 2 Corinthians 8:20-21; Philippians 4:8 A. Make it your AMBITION to live peaceably. (v. 11a) And that ye study to be quiet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture. When?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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How to be prepared for God’s Coming?

The RaptUre: What Is It? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, [4] and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Were You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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We remember where we were during significant times in the history of our country. But a better question is where will you be?

There have been many great and significant events in the history of these United States of America. Many people remember just where they were when they heard the news of such events for the first time. When remembering significant things that have happened in our country invariably people will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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