Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 4:3-17

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002

based on 48 ratings

| 16,753 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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

based on 210 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Mind Your Own Business!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 21, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 8,015 views

In our daily life, we need to mind our own business by establishing a right relationship with God and sharing the gospel with the lost.

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS! “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands” I Thessalonians 4:11 NASB I. WE MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS WHEN WE ESTABLISH A RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD! In order to establish a right relationship with God, we begin by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Sanctifier Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 10,472 views

Part 2 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

Christ Our Sanctifier (4FG-2) I. Why Do I Need a Sanctifier? A. What is sanctification? B. What is the relationship between salvation and sanctification? C. How important is sanctification? II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. A perfect man B. A perfect sacrifice III. How Do I Receive Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rapture Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Dec 31, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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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

When Gabriel's Trumpet Sounds

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

based on 81 ratings

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The signs of the times are everywhere, and the day and the time is drawing close when up in Heaven God will say “it is time,” and Gabriel’s trumpet will sound announcing that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming to earth again.

God is so good. God is sooooo good! Although we have failed God so many times, He has never failed us. When things in our lives have got the hardest, that’s when God has been the strongest. When we have been too weak to walk alone, God has carried us. He is the Creator and the sustainer of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Fred Issac Fendley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,340 views

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

| 10,048 views

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

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Feb 22, 2002

based on 995 ratings

| 357,344 views

General funeral for a faithful Christian

FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR A CHRISTIAN TEXT - Deut. 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us." Death is not an easy thing to accept. Even under the best of circumstances, death is a terrible thing. Nature has it’s seasons but death can ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:55, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Out Of Desolation

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 6,580 views

Jesus is coming soon. Will you be ready?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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All discriminations are destroyed in Christ - racial, class and sexual.

READ: Galatians 3:26-29 (Text: v28) The churches of Galatia were facing a grave danger. Certain legalists had come among them teaching that much of the Old Testament Law was still binding upon Christians. They reasoned that God’s promises extended ONLY to Jews, and that gentiles would have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

We're Out Of Here Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon is about the rapture.

Sunday Evening, April 14, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#3] WE’RE OUT OF HERE! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 Introduction: 1. We have come to an exciting part of our study as Christians. Imagine with me for a moment: Airplanes falling from the sky without pilots, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, And Acorns

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 3,183 views

Don’t forget heaven. Don’t forget heaven!

Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, and Acorns Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not true I would have told you. I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. 3. AND IF I GO ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Life Holy?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 4,221 views

Sermon describes basic Christian disciplines, and how they should be done.

IS YOUR LIFE HOLY? Have you ever met someone who made you say, “The only thing holy about him is his socks!” Were you looking in the mirror at the time? It is so easy to see the faults in others. Yet, the saying of our school teachers still rings true: Whenever you point the finger at others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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