Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

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This passage describes to us the order of things when the rapture of Christ takes place.

“THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The CONFUSION of the Thessalonians. (v. 13) Romans 1:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 12:1; 2 Peter 3:18; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Peter 3:4; Job 19:25-27; Proverbs 14:32; Ephesians 2:12 2. The CONVICTION of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

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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

Descriptions Of The Rapture Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Aug 19, 2006

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Deals with the Suddenness, the Sounds, the Scenes and the Security related to the event known as rapture

Recently CNN had their religion editor defining and describing for the general public what some "extreme" (their words) groups were calling the "end of the world as we know it." I thought it amazing that although slanted, there were scriptures and definitions of end time happenings showed over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Second Coming Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Sandra Jean on Aug 26, 2006

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The Bible in the Old Testament foretold the first coming of Jesus Christ and it was fulfilled but Bible also fortells the second coming of Jesus Christ. For some it will be a day of joy but for some it will be time of grief, pain and suffering. Jesus is

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ “…I will come again.” Daniel 12:1-4; John 14:1-4; Matt. 24:3-44 INTRODUCTION: Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ’s first advent, so ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17, 1 Corinthians 15:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Questions Concerning The Rapture Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

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#2 in series - Five questions concerning the subject of the Rapture.

“Amazing Prophecies of the End Times” Lesson # 2 “The Rapture” In 1995 the book “Left Behind” by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye appeared; which was a fictional account in which millions of Christians are carried away instantly into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message For Gayle Pearson

Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2006

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Funeral message and graveside statements for a 54 year old man who had a heart attack.

Funeral Message for Gayle Pearson September 19, 2006 We are here to honor the life of Lawrence Gayle Pearson. As I have listened to the eulogy and the letter written by his children, and I have spoken with some of the family members, I have come to know that Gayle was not always what he appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

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How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

"What Happens When I Die?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2005

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A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“What Happens When I Die?” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Revelation 7:9-17 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What happens when I die? Certainly this question has been plaguing human kind since the Fall. Living in broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

With A Shout Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

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4th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."

1 Thes 4:13-18 Illustration: Thanks for the Memos from NPR’s show “What do You Know.” Usually these memos contain quite a bit of confusion (http://www.notmuch.com/Features/Memos for examples) The occaision of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians is a bit of confusion about the Lord’s return—they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

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There has been so much written about the Lord’s return, when it’s going to happen, all that’s going to surround it.

INTRO: Chuck Swindoll writes: In the early 50s, I was an apprentice in a machine shop. My father felt it would be wise for me not only to get book learning but also to get a practical taste of life. On one occasion I was working in the machine shop with the tracer lathe. It was an intricate piece ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death:not An End

Contributed by David Azbell on May 28, 2006

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A look at 1 Thess 4:13-17. Ofering comort in a time of mourning.

Death comes in many forms and have differences in the suffering prior to the death. Some die suddenly and tragically, some go more slowly and with more prolonged suffering. One things is for certain, we shall all die. We do not know how, when, or where, we do however know the why. We are told why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

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Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

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Jesus will return, He will raise His people from the dead, and we need to live such lives as will prepare us for His arrival.

The Return of Jesus I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRO.: Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He promised to return. After He left, the promise was repeated. Acts 1:1-11. Later, there arose confusion about this basic gospel teaching. There were those who feared it would never happen. Others believed He would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004

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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

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