Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28:

Gratitude Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 26, 2014

We live in a wrecked world politically, emotionally, family, mentally. However we don't have to live with a wrecked attitude. Ungratefulness will sabotage and strangle the full life that Jesus promises us. Begin with being grateful and you will be full

Intro: It is not hard to see that we live in a broken and wrecked world. God told us that this would happen. Jesus said in Matthew 24:12 He said that as the end draws near because lawlessness is increased the love of many will grow cold. It is very obvious we live in a wrecked world. Wrecked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 2, 2014

However you decide to celebrate Thanksgiving, the fact remains that it’s a time for us to count our blessings. Scripture is very clear to us that every blessing in our life is a result of God’s provision…

The 3 Ingredients of Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however has turned it into a time of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Snout Beetle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2013

Treating a weevil infestation means throwing out all contaminated food and grains. It may seem drastic, but this will prevent the possibility of an egg or weevil going undetected and starting the cycle again.

Snout Beetle! 1 Thessalonians 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.” Weevil also called snout beetle has a downward-curving snout! They are destructive to nuts, fruits, stems, and roots; they are pests, feeding on plants and gnawing away at the roots. Another word for them is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness - A Simple Overview

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 17, 2013

One of the distinctive doctrines of the Church of The Nazarene is Holiness, entire sanctification. What does this look like in our daily, spiritual walk with God? Is it perfection? Is it simply that God no longer sees our sins? Let's take a look ...

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 “May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” What a wonderful Scripture! Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Eight Habits For Holy Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2013

Developing eight habits. 1. Rejoice always 2. Pray without ceasing 3. Give thanks in everything 4. Don't put out God's fire 5. Listen to God's Word 6. Examine everything 7. Hold fast to what is good 8. Stay away from evil

Eight Habits for Holy Living Our text for today is from First Thessalonians chapter five. Please follow along with me as I read: 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise And Thank God For 58 Blessings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2013

The source of ingratitude, joylessness, frustration, insecurity and discontentedness is failure to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” (I Thes 5:16-18)

Praise and Thank God for 58 Blessings (Ephesians 1:3, Col 3:11, Matt. 5:3-14, I Chron 4:9,10, Psa. 103) “For He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son… delivered from the wrath of God.” (Eph. 2:1) “If anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Quenching The Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst.

When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst. Paul is not saying that we should not give the Holy Spirit a drink of water. The way he uses the word here different from the way we normally think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

We Should Always Be Thankful To God!

Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Aug 17, 2013

Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) :

We should always be thankful to God! Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) : I Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, and make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks In All Circumstances

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Oct 8, 2012

How many times we realize all God´s blessings in our lives? This sermon is focused on how much we get from our Lord. Every day there is something to be thankful for.

The sermon starts with the video “I Choose Thankful” http://www.ministryflix.com/short_films/overview-i_choose_thankful.html?trk=10 Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving – for some people it is just a day off which extends a weekend; for others it is a good chance to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Thanks For The Fleas

Contributed by Terry Spriestersbach on Nov 22, 2021

In her book, THE HIDING PLACE, Corrie Ten Boom tells about an incident that taught her to be thankful for things we normally would not consider to be a blessing.

GIVE THANKS FOR THE FLEAS PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE! 5 LET YOUR GENTLENESS BE EVIDENT TO ALL. THE LORD IS NEAR. 6 DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERY SITUATION, BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 22, 2021

Some people like to complain about everything. The Bible warns us, the believers, not to complain/grumble. Why? This sermon gives four reasons why complaining/grumbling is a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He came back the next day fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut 1 tree and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:10, James 5:9, Philippians 2:14-15, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Eve Sermon

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

God wants our lives to be characterized by thankfulness, by a thankful spirit, tonight I want to share TWO LITTLE TIDBITS IF I MAY THAT WILL HELP YOU TO DEVELOP THIS KIND OF DISPOSTION AND CHARACTER. ONE CHARACTERIZED BY THANKSGIVING…(One is easy to apply, one perhaps not so easy, but doable.)

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, 17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.. Perhaps this is one of the hardest commands the bible gives us… In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Living With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2021

10 Lepers, all 10 cried out for healing. Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priest. As they obeyed their faith healed them.

Living With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving. Luke 17:12-19TPT Analyzing data from over 3.7 million reviews for 13,400 hotels in 70 countries, Reward Experts has set out to answer where the grumpiest and happiest travelers in the world come from. Grumpiest: 1. Spain 2. Ireland 3. Iceland 4. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 28, 2021

This Sunday we’ll be looking at how we are to “Say Grace.” While we look at the giving of blessings for the food that we eat, saying grace is so much more, which in turn should literally change the way we thank God for what He has so graciously given.

Thanksgiving Grace Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RduI0CrSBJA As I approached today’s message, I really didn’t know what the Lord wanted me to talk about. Thanksgiving is over, but the holiday and what it stands for I just couldn’t get off my mind. And then, I was inundated in my time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Samuel 7:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 29, 2021

The men of Jabesh-gilead provide an excellent example of gratitude. To develop an attitude of gratitude we need to practice two things: mindfulness and humility.

Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving Day. 1. Of all the American made holidays, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most spiritually oriented. 2. But did you know that having an attitude of gratitude is something that God commands? 3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 says: “Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ