Sermons on 2 Thessalonians: showing 616-630 of 186,225

Grace To Give

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2018

The spontaneous voluntary sharing of the early church.

GRACE TO GIVE. Acts 4:32-35. The first reference to the voluntary sharing of the early church occurs soon after Pentecost, when the believers in the Jerusalem church (3,120 members plus daily additions) were said to be ‘together, and had all things in common, sold their possessions and goods, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Redemption Of The The Body: How Then Shall We Live?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2017

Ethical living for resurrection people.

THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY: HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE? 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. This passage is a perfect weaving together of the doctrinal with the ethical. It begins by dealing with what appear to be two slogans of the Corinthians. First, something which we hear quite often upon the lips of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cutting A Covenant With The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Faith in the certainty of His promises, despite all appearances to the contrary.

CUTTING A COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18. After the battle of the kings, Abram no doubt would have had a rush of emotion. First of all, perhaps, elation: look what God has enabled me to do with a small household army (Genesis 14:14-16). Secondly, a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2021

December 8th, 2024.

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6. A). THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To Him, as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2021

January 19th, 2025.

Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11. A). A JOYOUS PROSPECT. Isaiah 62:1-5. Isaiah’s so-called ‘Song of the Vineyard’ (Isaiah 5:1-7), spoke of a time when judgment and desolation loomed large upon the horizon of his contemporaries. There the husbandman (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Defense Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2019

The gospel: a message which refuses to be stifled.

PETER’S DEFENSE. Acts 5:27-32. The first time that Peter and John had been arrested was after the healing of a lame man when they were asked, ‘By what power or by what name have you done this?’ (Acts 4:7). ‘Jesus Christ of Nazareth,’ Peter boldly replied, ‘whom you crucified, whom God raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Sons And A Vineyard Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

The Context of This Story is Jesus' Final Visit to Jerusalem

January 16, 2021 The Context – Jesus’s last visit to Jerusalem before His death {Matthew 21-23}: Days before, Jesus had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt and the crowds had enthusiastically escorted Him into the city, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Embrace Of Righteousness And Peace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023

“Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10).

THE EMBRACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE. Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13. In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (Psalm 85:1-2). We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2024

Based on 2 Kings 20 - Encourages hearers to not squander the second chances that God gives to us.

“THE GOD OF SECOND CHANCES” 2 Kings 20:1-21 FBCF – 5/5/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Student pastor at FBC Brookhaven. Students have traumatic experiences. Give testimony as to how life was forever changed – committed to Jesus now – back to old life 2 weeks later. But there’s one story that stands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True King!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

'Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True king!' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The wise men's question (vs 1-2) The foolish man's reaction (vs 3-8) The journeymen's adoration (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Bible Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 Ill: • In December 1903, after many attempts, • Wilber & Orville Wright were at last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Aug 10, 2022

Messianic Psalm – especially in His role (fulfilled at 2nd coming as the King).

I. THE REJECTION OF THE KING (v. 1-3) A. His amazement at their response to the King (v. 1). B. They plot against Him (v. 2) – “anointed” = Messiah. 1. Herod did when He killed the children. 2. Jewish rulers did to order His crucifixion. 3. Roman rulers worked with the Jewish rulers. C. Their real ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon celebrates the joy and hope brought by the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest demonstration of God's unending love for mankind.

Beloved in Christ, there is an unmatched joy that fills this sanctuary today, a joy that transcends our human understanding, a joy that is born of Heaven. It is this joy that we gather here to celebrate today. And what better way to do so than to reflect on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Topics: Greatest Gift, Luke 2:10-11

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 3 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul then reminds him of the responsibility which was entrusted to him of sharing the gospel and also his own accountability to God in 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For All Evangelists And All Who Labour For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 16, 2018

Spreading the Gospel of Grace is a dangerous business in the work. We need to pray for all who labour for the Gospel

*DAY 13 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD WE PRAY FOR THE LEADERS OF THIS MINISTRY AND ALL THEY THAT LABOUR FOR THE GOSPEL, THAT YOUR WORD WILL BE DELIVERED AND SPREAD ACCORDING TO YOUR WILL* Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 King James Version ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, Romans 15:30-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible