Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-21:

Kingdom Conduct Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Your Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2004

In the midst of trouble, we need to keep our focus

INTRODUCTION • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where are focus is supposed to be. • Throughout this letter to the church, Paul has reminded us that Jesus is going to return at any time and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting Sin Series

Contributed by John Odom on Aug 31, 2004

Three steps God tells us to take in order to fight against sin.

Opening: Out of all the things that are certain one of them is your sins will find you out’. ILL: This young couple was about to get married…. A. Sin will make you do some crazy things, Amen? 1. And we are all infected with it so we have all done some crazy things in our lives. 2. Now granted, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pray?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray.

"pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray. To heal the land "If my people, who are called by my name, will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005

1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray With The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

Learn how to pray with an attitude of thanksgiving.

HOW TO PRAY WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE I THESSALONIANS 5:18 How seriously do you take the commands of God? I know that when that question is asked, that there are some who will immediately think of the Ten Commandments, and that’s good. However, there are more than just the Ten Commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001

It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-49, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Holiness

The Spirit Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001

The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

(1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Master Theif

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

This sermon deals with being ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

The Master Thief 8/20/95 Psalm 24:1-10 Luke 12:35-48 Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12 What makes for a really good thief. A good thief has an eye for good merchandise. What would you think of a thief who’d break in and steal someone’s dirty laundry and smelly garbage bag?. A good thief has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Building Community - Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.

Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

5 Guidelines For Maintaining Healthy Church Relations

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A.

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A. Appreciate Your Spiritual Leaders B. Live in Peace with One Another C. Build One Another Up--Being Sensitive to Individual Needs 1. Admonish the unruly 2. Encourage the fainthearted ("small-souled") 3. Help the weak D. Be Patient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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