Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18:

God's Sheep Dogs

Contributed by Mark Davis on Apr 17, 2006

The church/flock and their relationship to their pastor/sheep dog.

God’s Sheep Dogs I Thessalonians 5:12-13 Introduction: Sheep Dogs - A Shepherd’s Best Friend A well-trained sheep dog works in partnership with the shepherd and obeys commands to perform its job. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Happy Christian?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

An Unbeatable Combination

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

There is a dynamic duo in the spirit realm that sends shockwaves through the devils ranks, it has been proven to knock down walls, open prison doors, and set captives free, Put them to work in your life.

An unbeatable combination What God hath joined together let not man put asunder Faith and patience are power twins. Hope and Love are married. Goodness and mercy cannot be separated But in this message I want to talk to you about the dynamic duo of Prayer and Praise. (a) 1Thes. 5:16-18 Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whatever Happened To Fear

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005

Reaching the lost is no easy task and tactics have changed even though the Truth remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

What Ever Happened to Fear? Introduction A. What is fear? 1. Encarta: an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the presence or a perception of impending danger. 2. Fear is an emotion. 3. What scares you? Animals, people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

El Secreto De La Felicidad

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jan 31, 2005

Muchos gastan mucho tiempo, dinero y energia buscando la felicidad. La Biblia nos dice el secreto de como vivir vidas llenas de felicidad, aun cuando todo no sale bien.

Dad gracias EN todo El secreto de la felicidad 1ª Tesalonicenses 5:14-18 ¿Cuantos están felices? - No que aceptan esta vida y que ’la están pasando’ pero realmente FELICES - No que se están aguantando las lagrimas, pero que están llenos de felicidad Yo he conocido poca gente que viven vidas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

One of the greatest privileges of being a Christian is to have the capacity to give thanks regardless of what happens. It is easy to be thankful when things are going our way, but a Christian can rise above any situation to thank God for causing all thing

How To Give Thanks in Every Circumstance by Paul Fritz 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness?

How To Give Thanks in Every Circumstance 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Cheers For The Shepherd

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 4, 2006

This is a sermon delivered on the occasion of "Pastor Appreciation Sunday."

Three Cheers for the Shepherd! 1Thes 5:12-13 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. INTRO: What is the Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be Thankful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 10, 2006

It’s easy to be thankful during the good times of life, but how can we be thankful during the difficult times?

Imagine a man who has lost everything…all of his possessions…his ten children…even his health. How would this man respond to such incredible tragedy? Would he be filled with bitterness? Would he go insane? Would he commit suicide? Perhaps you don’t know that there actually was a man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Regrets Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Sermon tells the believer about how regrets take away your joy.

Overcoming Regrets 1st Thessalonians 5:12-22 February 26, 2006 1st Thessalonians 5:12ff 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005

We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's So Great About Gratefulness?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 1, 2005

When we choose to give thanks to God in all circumstances, we reap the benefits of God’s blessings. The hearer will understand WHY he/she should give thanks to God and be motivated to develop the discipline of grateful living.

INTRO In “The Hiding Place”, Dutch woman Corrie ten Boom wrote of her family’s experience undergoing the trial of concentration camps under the Third Reich in World War II. Though not Jews themselves, she, her father, and her sister, Betsie, were sent to a series of prison camps for harboring Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Joy-- Thanksgiving 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Dec 2, 2005

Living with joy is not easy, but if we pursue joy as God instructs we we can live the joy filled life!

Bible verses mentioned in today’s message 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hebrews 13:15 Jeremiah 2:32 Acts2:1-4 Romans 12:2 Proverbs 14:12 Matthew 5:21-44 Philippians 4:4-7 1Th 5:16 Be joyful always; 1Th 5:17 pray continually; 1Th 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Sound And Blameless

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005

How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed