Sermons on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-22:

A Life Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 11, 2009

Looks at what Paul experienced as He ministered to the Thessalonians and what we can expect as we live a life of ministry to others

A Life of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Life of Ministry affects us Emotionally (v. 2:17-20) A Life of Ministry brings Challenges (v. 3:1-5) A Life of Ministry brings Joy to our Life (v. 3:6-10) A Life of Ministry Relies on the Lord (v. 3:11-13) Introduction Slide I want to ask a question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Study - 2 Corinthians 5:10

Contributed by Michael Brown on Feb 5, 2021

I did this Bible study for the men's Bible study group I'm in

Highlight - Highlight the verse that speaks to you “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil .” 2 Corinthians 5:10 (CSB) Explain - Explain what this passage means In this verse the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: *other

The Righteous One – Propitiation Through The Blood Of The Lamb – 1john 2:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022

No only does Jesus plead for us as our Advocate before the Father when we sin, but the grounds for doing so, are His shed blood. Therefore He is the propitiation for our sins through His blood. What a wonderful Saviour we have

THE RIGHTEOUS ONE – PROPITIATION THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB – 1John 2:1-2 1John 2:1 “My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin, and if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, 1John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2, Acts 3:14, Leviticus 16:6-22, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025

The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.

1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church That Moves Ahead Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do's And Don'ts Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

II Thess #2: DON’T become easily unsettled or alarmed; Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way Do stand firm and hold on

Do’s and Don’ts II Thessalonians 2 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed that the Second Coming is a big topic in pop-culture lately? Several years back, a Gallup Poll recorded that 62% of Americans believe Jesus Christ will return to earth someday. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Time Running Out? Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022

2-part series on the importance of knowing who we fight, what signs to look for, and how the Church must learn how to stand firm in these trying times.

Is Time Running Out (Part 1)? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - This morning, we’ll begin a 2-part message simply called … "Is Time Running Out? -- When we consider all that is going on today, we must be cognizant of time -- Time is one of our most precious commodities – really is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer Over You

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Instead of praying that God would just wrap us all up in bubble wrap so we never feel any pain or have any problems, it might help us to look at the prayers that are prayed in the Bible. In Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonian Christians, we can learn a lot

A Prayer Over You 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Characteristics Of A New Creation"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Certain characteristics will be clearly evident in one who is truly born from above. Paul saw them in action in the Thessalonian church

We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Satan Hinders The Work Of God

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us. - 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Christian work is not like other work in the world. You can be a lawyer, businessman, retail sales or any profession and deal with all the ..

Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us. - 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Christian work is not like other work in the world. You can be a lawyer, businessman, retail sales or any profession and deal with all the normal cares of lives and pressures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life With A Purpose

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001

What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Requirements of Prayer.

1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Holiness

Introduction To Colossians (Col. 1:1-2) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Introduction to Colossians

Introduction Authorship Who is the author of the epistle to the Colossians? Tradition and scriptural evidence teaches that the apostle Paul is the author. Paul was a former Pharisee that persecuted and treated the early church as a false–teaching Jewish cult. However, while on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Takes In Scripture

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ