Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:16:

Journey To Joy

Contributed by Robert Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever been given a job that you thought was too hard? Joy was a member of a church in Australia.

Have you ever been given a job that you thought was too hard? Joy was a member of a church in Australia. She and her husband Warren had two daughters, both had Cystic Fibrosis. Being a mom took a lot out of joy, especially the treatment she administered to keep their lungs clear. So, the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Perpetual Practices To Ensure Personal Spiritual Vitality

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Rejoice Always B.

A. Rejoice Always B. Pray Without Ceasing C. Give Thanks in Everything "for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Exodus 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Get The Most Out Of Life

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000

How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 1: 5-8 Series

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001

Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation.

Thanksgiving Sunday Oct. 8/00 Meeting Creek Objective: To understand that thanksgiving should have it’s foundation in what God has done in salvation in order to survive the hard times and to begin to build that foundation. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1: 3 - 10 Tell the Story of the Roman slave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

A thankful spirit is a distinguishing feature of a Christian.

Thanksgiving is coming up, as you all know. When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Well, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. At least, that’s what most people think of. But in the past few years, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To Give Thanks

Contributed by Dennis Winn on Nov 23, 2002

In every thing give thanks is a command not a suggestion.

Everyone knows the eleventh commandment, It was written by the Supreme Court : Thou shall not read the first 10 in the public school. Do you know the 14th .commandment ? Thou Shall Be Thankful In Every Thing 1 Thessalonians 5 :16-19 J. Vernon McGee notes 22 commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Focused Life - Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 24, 2002

Focusing on being thankful - looking at the good instead of the bad - Paul

Living a focused life – Part 4 Today we will conclude the sermon series “living a focused life”. Over the past three weeks, we have talked about… · Keeping our focus, even when we fall. (Peter) · Staying focused when temptations come our way. (Joseph and David) · Focusing our time on what’s most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Declaration

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 25, 2002

The need for giving thanks is vital to Chrisitan growth, but those who have much seem to find it more difficult to be thankful.

Thanksgiving Declaration Eph 5:19 - 20, 1 Thes 5:16-18, Psa 100:1 - 5, Rom 1:21, Th 5:18 November 18, 2002 I. On Sept 16, 1620 Two ships sailed from Plymouth England, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell had a lot of problems as they started among them were many leaks springing in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Romans 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Snooze

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002

Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

“Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Iii, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002

Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002

how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Reawakening Joy Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Part 2 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany on this second Sunday of Advent as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ. We have many activities to look forward to. Tonight the youth are inviting you to go Christmas Caroling. 8:30 - Maybe something like this might happen if you go along. SHOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002

Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Lutheran