Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12:

The Divine Call To Holiness

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 16, 2008

An other sermon on Holiness. God has been helping me preach about this subject for the last few weeks. The outline comes from Rev. Fred J. Hawk

“The Divine Call To Holiness” Text: I Thessalonians 4:7 “For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.” Introduction: The Lord calls the sinners to repentance,saints to the marriage feast, the lost to judgment, and the believer to holiness. The Lord in His mercy sought out our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: *other

The Undefiled Bed

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

God wants you to live a life of sexual purity.

The Undefiled Bed 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 6 That no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Please Your Father Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Worth Living Is A Life Worth Working At. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

If the world, can’t see God’s demonstrated in our daily life, Through our behavior, then God hasn’t been seen.

We are quickly coming to the end of the first of Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. • But there is still one message that He wants to make clear. • That message is to make sure that these new converts live a life that pleases God. • So Paul is giving them some final instructions. • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Practicing The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007

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

Sexuality And Holiness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2007

Christian sexual ethics are oriented toward the long-term and contrary to society’s values and contrary to our fallen human natures.

Sexuality and Holiness (I Thessalonians 4:1-8) 1. The Slavic peoples today populate several nations: the Czech Repulic, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Ukrania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. 2. During Medieval times, the Slavic peoples were ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanctification...does That Compute?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon comparing the spyware problem on a computer with the sin-problem in the life of a person.

Introduction 1. On Friday, Pastor Debbie was having trouble with her computer… • And she asked me to help… • With our new Helping Hands Ministry… • I had planned to sign on to help with computer problems… • So, I guess this was my first call for help!... • In any event, what I found when I saw her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Inside Outside Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007

What impresses Christians is not necessary what impresses lost people; but both groups are impressed by genuineness.

Inside Outside (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) 1. Sometimes it is difficult to impress people. 2. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Landmine Of Sexual Sins Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

The Bible teaches us a basic truth: Sinful activity carries serious consequences. Sexual sin is no exception. No matter what the world may want us to believe, God’s Word is clear that we are to live in purity of mind and body. Sexual sin is a devastating

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 5: The Landmine of Sexual Sins Summary: The Bible teaches us a basic truth: Sinful activity carries serious consequences. Sexual sin is no exception. No matter what the world may want us to believe, God’s Word is clear that we are to live in purity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know That I Am Sactified?

Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003

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

Fronteras

Contributed by Jorge Poveda on Aug 12, 2003

It defines why God gave us His commandments and how it works in our lives.

Intro: En un comercial de camionetas Ford, mostraron el ultimo modelo. Se podia ver que el vehiculo podia meterse por todos lados sin problema alguno. Al final del comercial se declara lo siguiente: Ford el vehiculo sin fronteras. Fronteras...¿son buenas?,¿son malas?, o ¿depende como lo entienda? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Adventist

Wonderful Impact Of The Awaited Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 31, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence In Influence Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus taught us that a believer should be like salt (Matthew 5:13). We should act, as agents of influence in society, not isolate ourselves from it. Paul moves beyond the analogy to provide some practical ways that Christians can be salt. Paul tells us ho

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I began a series last week called “Leadership and Service Excellence.” It was the introductory message that will serve as the “setup” for many messages to come regarding God-glorifying excellence. We’re not about perfectionism. Neither are we about a snooty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

I Wish We'd All Been Ready Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 18, 2003

Being ready to meet the Lord is the most pressing issue in life. Readiness must become our highest priority.

This sermon was preached on Sunday morning September 21st, 2003 to the Evergreen Church by Scotty L Killingsworth The text for the message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 The sermon series is part of the “Ready” series The sermon title is: I wish we’d all been ready In 1971-2 I recorded a song ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Dark Places

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004

We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal