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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pack Your Bags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    We are to always be ready for the coming of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th grade. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,597 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Conduct Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

    INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Life At Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,154 views

    Family Life at Thessalonica according to Paul

    I THESSALONIANS 512-28 Paul’s favourite way of describing the Christian church is that of a family. Just as in physical life you are born into a family so in the family of God you are born, born again, into this family. In his final exhortations to the believers at Thessalonica Paul speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    While You're Waiting

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
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    Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

    A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    I. Introduction A.

    I. Introduction A. Read 1 Thess. 5:1-11 B. Paul had just unfolded the truth of the Rapture - "A time when the Lord rises from His seat beside His Father’s Throne; Descends in the air; and shouts, ‘Come Up Hither,’ and all of Christians rise to meet in the air to be with the Lord forever to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Edify One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    Many Christians are weary and worn by this life. Edifying ¡V building-up by Christian brothers is the only hope some of us have!

    October 14, 2001 ¡Kand edify one another, even as also ye do. Out of ancient Greek history we find the king of Sparta boasting to a visiting monarch about the mighty walls of Sparta. The guest looked around, but he saw no walls. I¡¦d like to see those walls. Show them to me! The Spartan ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Ready To Go! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    Are you anxiously waiting at the gate for the Rapture - or sleeping in your seat? Paul gives us some practical advise for how to stay alert and ready to board!

    I like to watch people in airports. These days you have to arrive a week before your scheduled departure to make it through parking, hauling your baggage passed the porters, figuring out the new computer check in system - then see the security line snake around the block, waiting for lattes. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Bother?

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 23, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
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    This sermon is not a "how to" sermon but a "need to" emphasis on prayer.

    “Why Bother?” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-20 V. 17 “Pray continually” Is prayer effective as a painkiller? Anita Manning, USA TODAY provides the following information how "Americans have found a no-cost painkiller they say is as effective as prescription drugs: prayer. "More than half of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Coming Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    Paul outlines for us the events surrounding the coming of the Day of our LORD Jesus Christ.

    “THE COMING DAY OF THE LORD” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-3 I. SALVATION and the Second Coming (1) II. SERVICE and the Second Coming (2) III. STEADFASTNESS and the Second Coming (3) IV. SANCTIFICATION and the Second Coming (4) V. SOBERNESS and the Second Coming (5) 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

    “THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    A Comforting Legacy Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    The Bible exhorts to clearly examine what kind of legacy we are leaving behind for our posterity.

    “A COMFORTING LEGACY” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-11 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) a. God has not APPOINTED us to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ our LORD. (v. 9) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    "The Christian's Labor” – 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    This is the first part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

    “THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 1 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:12-13 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. First Triplet of EXHORTATION. (vv. 12-13) a. Know the ones that labor among you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,392 views

    On the Narrow Road of Jesus, we need one another.

    Theme: Narrow Road Series Purpose: We need each other Strike while the iron is hot. Did you ever wonder what that means? The blacksmith heats his iron red-hot in the fiery forge. It requires time to heat the iron up and time for it to cool down once it is plunged into the cooling water. But, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    7th is series on 1 Thessalonians (7 of 8).

    THE DAY OF THE LORD 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 INTRO: Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Saviour are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again. But Christ is also a divider. Those who reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist