Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-29:

Defiling Dreamers Are In Stark Contrast With Michael The Archangel - Jude 1 V 8-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

The dispute over the body of Moses is so difficult a verse when Michael and Satan argued over Moses' body. The details are not known. Jude continues his exposure of false teachers and hones in this time on the dreamers who defile the flesh, brazen and wicked.

DEFILING DREAMERS ARE IN STARK CONTRAST WITH MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL - Jude 1 v 8-9 Jude 1:8 “Yet in the same manner these men, also by dreaming, defile the flesh, and reject authority, and revile angelic majesties, Jude 1:9 but Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8, Isaiah 56:10, Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:9-11, Daniel 9:21, Daniel 10:11-14, Daniel 10:20-21, Ephesians 6:12, Deuteronomy 34:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Coming King

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 28, 2015

In Revelation 1:7-8 John presents five truths about His second coming and answers these questions in considering its 1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8).

As the end of the year approaches, it is natural to consider what comes next. We spend so much time considering the birth of Christ. But for every time the Bible mentions the first coming of Christ, it mentions the second coming 8 times. Despite the scoffers who deny the Second Coming (2 Pet. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Other

Only Time Will Tell

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. A few years ago a popular T.V. commercial featured a rather large man named Orson Wells holding glass of wine in hand. a. As he looked into the camera with elevated eyebrow, he said "We will sell no wine before its time." 1) Good commercial--spoke of quality & integrity. 2) Taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Weightier Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Book in my library entitled, THE COLUMBUS CHICKEN STATUTE; AND MORE BONEHEAD LEGISLATION. a. Humorous collection of outdated laws: 1) Columbus, GA--letting a chicken's head dangle--$25.00. 2) Baltimore, MD--Bowled since 1833 you must pay $2.00 fine. 3) Hartford, CT--Theater owners ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

If Only We Had Known

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Illust. Just after World War II as all the American servicemen were coming home, a sailor called his parents from San Diego. He said he was bringing a buddy home w/ him. "You see Mom," he said, "my friend is in pretty bad shape. He was severely wounded. He only has one arm, one leg, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

The Claims Of Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. At Caesarea-Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples a very important question ............. "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" a. "John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, one of prophets." b. "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God" (Peter). 2. If Jesus were to ask his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-66

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. It happened in the Spring of 1981 .......... perhaps you remember it. a. President Reagan had just been shot by John Hinckley. 1) Washington was shocked and stunned. 2) Vice-President George Bush was not immediately available. 3) Even at the White House no one was sure what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

What Is An Elder?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. No people will ever rise above their leaders. a. This truth is especially relevant for the Lord's Church. 1) Strong leaders .......... produce strong churches. 2) Weak leaders ............ produce weak churches. b. Regardless of TYPE, the church will always have leaders! 1) Human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Faith is at the heart of man's response to God. a. Without it one cannot please God (Heb. 11:6). b. Gospel is power of God for those who have it (Rom. 1:16). c. Sinful man is justified before God by faith (Rom. 5:1). d. Christian life lived by "faith in the SOG" (Gal. 2:20). 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

What About John, Lord?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Focus on a story recorded for us in John 21. a. Jesus has risen from the dead (made various appearances). b. Peter and several other disciples go fishing. c. Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish (21:4-14). 2. Our concern is the conversation following breakfast (21:15-22). a. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

The Dangers Of Apostacy

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY has saved thousands of lives by educating the public about 7 WARNING SIGNALS OF CANCER. a. They are: 1) Unusual bleeding/discharge. 2) Lump/thickness in breast or elsewhere. 3) Sore that does not heal. 4) Change in bowel or bladder habits. 5) Persistent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

This Do In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Important part of our assembly is the Lord's Supper. a. Focus: Not external aspects--how often, elements & represent. b. Concern: What should be happening spiritually? 2. Some introductory remarks. a. NT doesn't say a whole lot about the Lord's Supper. (Gospels [26, 14, 22]; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Spur One Another On

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. [Begin with fictionalized account of Acts 2]: "And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were NOT all gathered together in one place. They had intended to be there but so many things interferred. Actually only 76 of the 120 could make it, and for some very good reasons too! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

A Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. In your opinion, what makes for a good preacher? a. Probably get as many answers as responses! b. Fortunately, we can turn to Scripture to answer this (1 Tim. 4:6). 2. Here Paul uses the phrase, "A good minister of Jesus Christ." a. Way to do this: "Put the brethren in remembrance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6