Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24:

Spiritual Joy

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

You may be struggling through a difficult situation, uncertain of the future,troubled in your spirit,or struggling with sin. Open up your heart and let God embrace you and Bring you Spiritual Joy A joy like no other

SPIRITUAL JOY This morning I want to talk about a common experience That comes from an uncommon source It happens in heaven and on earth It can happen in the womb or even on ones death bed It is a powerful motivator That can come in small packages or in big events It is with us all the time Yet it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 1:28-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 13, 2003

How are you expressing yourself to a lost world? Christians ought to be the happiest people around. Our text looks at how to be a happy Christian.

How to be a Happy Christian 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. INTRODUCTION Who here today wishes to be happy? – (Just raise your hands.) “Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

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 the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Perpetual Practices To Ensure Personal Spiritual Vitality

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Rejoice Always B.

A. Rejoice Always B. Pray Without Ceasing C. Give Thanks in Everything "for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Exodus 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benediction-Anticipation Of Complete Sanctification

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1.

A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1. Agent -- God Himself = the God of Peace 2. Scope -- "entirely" a. spirit b. soul c. body 3. Description a. "sanctify" b. "preserved" "complete" "without blame" 4. Timeframe -- "at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" B. Assurance of Complete ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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 To Get The Most Out Of Life

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000

How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist