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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011
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    Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Maintaining Your Encouragement Output Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
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    Last in a series through the book. This message is a call for every person to put encouragement as a deliberate act into practice.

    I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Joke – Have you heard the story about the guy who wasn’t too bright who got a job painting the lines down the middle of the highway? His first day, he finished 5 miles. Then his output dropped way off. The next day, he only finished 2; the next day, only one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Through The Gospel

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 20, 2011
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    Thanksgiving always brings memories and allows families to come together; but do we spend our entire lives being thankful, rejoicing always, and praying without ceasing? Paul's encouragement on this is clear, and God's will for your life requires it!

    Thanksgiving through the Gospel 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Introduction - Thanksgiving is always a time of thinking back; a time of reflection for many - It brings to some memories of family gatherings, and even some funny reunions - For some though, it can bring sadness b/c of love’s lost or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011
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    God commands us to "Encourage one another". This is such a vital concept ithat God not only expects us to do it for His church, He shows us how to do it. What has God done to encourage us, and how can we obey Him in doing the same for His people?

    OPEN: Years ago I read this poem: “In a world where bad deeds are celebrated and good deeds relegated to page 49 of the paper, Where first place goes to push and shove and the cost of things is put above the cost of time together. From time to time, the best of us Reach out and touch the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready Or Not He Will Come

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 29, 2011
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    As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

    As a child I really enjoyed playing... hide and go seek. I loved it ...no matter if ...I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch those hiding... unexpectedly. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lesson 17: For The Day Of The Lord Will Come As A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2018
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    Paul had often taught the doctrine of the second coming. He taught that the believer will not enter into that awful night of the Great Tribulation Period, which has been labeled the DAY OF THE LORD.

    10/9/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 17: For the Day of the Lord Will Come as a Thief in the Night (1Th 5:1-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NIV) 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019
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    As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

    Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For The Day Of The Lord Will Come As A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2019
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    The first four verses of chapter 5 are among the most distinctive and weighty verses in the epistle, and they contain the heart of Paul’s message to believers wherever he preached.

    10/9/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 17: For the Day of the Lord Will Come as a Thief in the Night (1Th 5:1-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NIV) 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Healthy Christian"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 9, 2012
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    For things a healthy Christian does.

    “The Healthy Christian” August 9, 2012 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 17, 2018
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    When you are afflicted, receive God’s comfort through the Spirit. And then comfort others who are also afflicted. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {On July 10, 2018, there was a report in the Economic Times website with the headline: ‘89 percent of India's population suffering from stress.’ That’s about 9 out of 10 Indians! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Final Warning Written In Red

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 7, 2019
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    What is Christ’s final warning to the Earth? Those final words in Revelation 22 are written in red as a warning to those who obey Christ’s word. His final message is simple, “Ready or Not…Here I Come!”

    The Final Warning Written in RED Scripture Reference: Revelation 22:12-21 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 7, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoint is available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    For God Has Appointed Us To Salvation Through Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2019
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    These words by the Apostle Paul are an appeal to the whole church of Thessalonica, to comfort and edify one another.

    11/2/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 19: For God has Appointed Us to Salvation Through our Lord Jesus Christ Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV) 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer, Thanks And Obedience

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2015
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    Our lives are to be characterized by prayer. We are to be quick to pray in all circumstances, and not just in emergencies. We are to give thanks in everything through prayer.

    Do you know what the key to a healthy life is? It is healthy emotions, and the healthiest emotion to have is gratitude. Gratitude actually helps our immune system. It makes us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy because they are satisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who What Where When

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 6, 2014
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    who are you looking for?

    Who What Where When 1 Thessalonians 5:2 - For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. (1) WHO Matthew 24:37 | But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 1 Corinthians 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A 'barnabite'

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2014
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    Barnabas' name means, "Son of Encouragement". What can we learn about his encouraging ways and how can we put them into practice?

    BE A BARNABITE INTRODUCTION: The devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ