Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28:

Do Not Put Out The Spirit's Fire

Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 20, 2001

God desires to manifest his presence in our midst THROUGH CHARISMATIC GIFTS

Title: Do not put out The Spirits fire 1 Thes. 5:19-22 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22Avoid every kind of evil. Proposition: Every Time that the church meets together God desires to manifest his presence in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

While U Wait, Seasonal Basics For Believers

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

While we wait, do we get frustrated and anxious or do we realize that only through times of waiting can our Lord accomplish some great stuff.

Don’t you just hate to wait? I do. Patience is not something that I am exceptionally good at and as a matter of fact is one of the main areas in my life that God is having to work overtime to bring into line with His will and plan for my life. Christmas is the worst when it comes to waiting. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer Request

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001

Have you prayed for your pastor today?

BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Your Mouth

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

COMPLAINING WILL CAUSE YOU MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.

TITLE: CONTROLLING YOUR MOUTH TEXT: I THESS. 5:18 INTRO: Out West, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Canadian Thanksgiving 2001

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 5, 2001

Knowing we belong to Christ, makes the difference in our thanksgiving holiday.

Canadian Thanksgiving 2001 “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thess.5:16-18 (NLT) Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer in a movie, who sells radio advertising time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Attitudes That Can Quench Revival

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: As we come closer and closer to the end of this age, we will have to as believers exercise major discernment.

Introduction: As we come closer and closer to the end of this age, we will have to as believers exercise major discernment. We must be freed from numerous things and one of those things is our inability to embrace our brothers and sisters of the various denominational Churches. What God is doing in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Prayer

Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002

This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Holiness

How Holy Is Holiness?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002

The many ideas on holiness lead to the misconception that it is unattainable here on Earth.

How Holy Is Holiness? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Rob Thomas has always been motivated more by recess, than by any other of his classes. For an hour one day when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

P.u.s.h. Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A message used to encourage the body to continually pray...and not to become doscouraged with unanswered or delayed answered prayers.

Stand & Read - 1 Thes. 5:17 “…pray without ceasing…” “P.U.S.H. Prayer!” I am thoroughly convinced that we are to be a praying people… We are called to be people who are serious about pray and busy about praying continually in our lives… Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Other

Saying Thanks

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Focusing In Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Practical Tips on Prayer

Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Condition Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003

Prayer meeting Bible study on Andrew Murray’s book, The Prayer Life. General comments of the lack of continual prayer.

Prayer Meeting – July 16 and 22, 2003 The Condition of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #1 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Without time for prayer, nothing can be accomplished. - Scroggie - He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hold Your Breath

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God wants our praise and gratitude to be as vital and habitual as the way we breathe.

Don’t Hold Your Breath Intro: Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. -Kipling’s writings not only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fire Quencher

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009

Quench not the Spirit

11/09/08 “Fire Quencher” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational