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Message 6 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Paul Answers Matters Of Eschatology Asked Of Him – Part 1 (Verses 1-8) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

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This chapter opens with teaching on the Day of the LORD and then progresses to practical issues in the Christian life. We will look at the breastplate and the helmet, items for our protection. Paul loved these people at Thessalonica.

MESSAGE 6 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PAUL ANSWERS MATTERS OF ESCHATOLOGY ASKED OF HIM – PART 1 (Verses 1-8) PART 1. PAUL ADDRESSES TEACHING ON THE DAY OF THE LORD {{1Thessalonians 5:1 “Now as to the times (stretches of times) and the epochs (particular times), brethren, you have no need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, John 10:10, 2 Peter 3:10-11, Revelation 16:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:4, Matthew 24:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 5:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching The Midnight Hour

Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005

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At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Worry, Turn To God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

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Worry kills us, it destroys our joy and takes many things from our lives. Let’s study today what God’s word has to tell us in light of this.

So what does God’s word tell us about this preoccupation many of us have with worrying? Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Keeper Of The Fire

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 8, 2002

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Who is willing to carry the Light….. who is willing to leave it all behind to become the keeper of the flame? This is where we can say that people were willing to release themselves to the Spirit of God and stoke the fire.

I’m a Keeper of the Fire FICC Big Bear Leadership Meeting 11-09-02 Pastor Jim Parisi Isaiah 55:1,2 1 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Calling Of Saul

Contributed by John Foster on Sep 7, 2002

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Explores 3 aspects of Saul’s conversion. Flash of light, God choses the most unlikely people to do His work (he choses YOU), With Jesus adversity becomes opportunity and even Victory.

I have a question for you. Has anyone here ever had something go wrong but that going wrong was the very thing that made things work out in the end? What do I mean? Have you ever missed the bus and you go back home to find that you’d forgotten to lock the house or something? If you hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Call In Stars And Dreams

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

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In the dim light of a Star and the witness of dreams wise men were guided by God to find and worship Jesus, how much more ought we who have the plain Word of God to do so!

When God Speaks Through Dreams Matthew 2:13-23 What do you think about dreams? The Greek words for dream occur only 9 times in the New Testament; six times in Matthew, where every one of them has a message from God. Acts 2:17 and Jude 8 contain the other three. Acts speaks of the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger In Asking

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 10, 2003

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Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story.

THE DANGER IN ASKING I Samuel 8:5 Pray Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story. Most people think George Washington was the first president of the United ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:5

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

When The World Seems Enticing

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 6, 2001

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The answer to these questions is clear. Righteousness cannot mix with lawlessness; light can have no communion with darkness; Christ and Belial cannnot be of one accord; a believer cannot have part with an infidel; and there can be no agreement of the te

When The World Seems Enticing Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Genesis 3:1 a[serpent] The Serpent of Eden "Serpent" comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling The Power Encounter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

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As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Putting It To Use Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

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The first lesson in this two lesson series took a look at our "free" gift from God and what it provides. In light of the gift we as Christians are challenged to share what we have been given.

This morning we began our study on “Our Gift…from God!” by identifying His gift to all mankind – once applied to our lives Jesus blood provides: • Justification…(Romans 5:16-17) • Sanctification…(1 Cor. 6:9-11) • Preservation…(John 10:28-29) • Identification…(1 John 3:1; Rev. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008

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Herod was among the first few to hear the Christmas message, but he was too bent on doing his own will, too wrapped up in himself, and too caught up by power and control, to see the light.

Matthew reminds us that Jesus did not enter the world with sparkling lights and soothing carols. • Jesus along with his family begins his life as a refugee in need of asylum. • King Herod was part of the backdrop of this first Christmas play, together with the singing angels, the happy shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolve To Fail

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 10, 2010

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A biblical look at change for the Christian is encouraging. Scripture teaches that not only is change possible, it is fundamental to the gospel message. Christ’s ministry was a call to move us from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light.

Intro: New Year is a time of new beginnings and more often than not we use this time to make many resolutions about what we would like to change or accomplish. Goal setting has never been one of my strong points. I am a classic type B personality—just ask Bonnie—I was not born with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple As Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 17, 2007

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He used three earthly materials: Salt, Light and City, to explain spiritual truth by giving a clear distinction between the disciple and the world with regards to his position and mission (Mat 5:13-16).

THE DISCIPLE AS THE SALT "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under, foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 4, 2008

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All of us are either walking toward or away from God. In today’s sermon we will look at the three themes Paul provides to determine which direction we are walking - Love, Light and Wisdom.

“A Walk Worthy Of Our Calling” Ephesians 5:1-8,15 04/06/2008 by Chris Nerreau TITLE: Your Walk SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 5:1-8,15 DATE: 04/06/08 May the words of our lips and the meditation’s of our heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name our Rock and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-15

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Eye-View

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 2, 2007

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Some times our perspective colors the way we see things. You can simply look at the FACTS of a situation alone, or you can see the FACTS in light of the TRUTH of God’s Word.

GOD’S EYE VIEW Text: Matthew 15:12-14 INTRODUCTION As an old farmer was driving down the freeway, his cell phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him,” Bill, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on Highway 59. Please be careful!” “Darling” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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