Sermons on Kehillah in Thessalonika I 2:4:

The Spreading Of The Gospel

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Apr 12, 2016

Paul's instructions to the Thessalonians on sharing the Gospel.

I don’t know about you, but the spreading of the Gospel and the growth of the church from the day Jesus said: “You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church” amazes me. It amazes me because of how the Gospel and the church spread from that little area of the Mediterranean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Pastor Whose Ministry Was Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2018

An interactive Bible teaching study on 1 Thessalonians 2

The Pastor Whose Ministry Was not in Vain Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh February, 2017 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which require no guidance or correction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019

God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, Ephesians 5:25-31, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, Hebrews 13:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roles Of A Model Christian Leader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2019

This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Christian Leader look like?

Series: Encouragement [#3] ROLES OF A MODEL CHRISTIAN LEADER 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, He uses people to nurture the babies in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The Church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

With Patience You Will Win Your Souls--And Others' Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2019

Our prayers often look ineffective, but they are like dripping water on the rock of our heart and the stony hearts of other people for whom we pray.

Tuesday of the 21st Week in Course 2019 St. Monica St. Luke tells us in the sixteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles that on his second missionary journey, St. Paul went to familiar communities in Anatolia–Asia Minor–and intended to evangelize all of that huge area. But the Holy Spirit, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 23:23-26

Denomination: Catholic

Do You Love The Church? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining the attributes of those who truly love the local church.

DO YOU LOVE THE CHURCH? I Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Dwight L. Moody was in London during one of his famous evangelistic tours, several British clergymen visited him. They wanted to know how and why this poorly educated American was so effective in winning throngs of people to Christ. Moody took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

People Pleaser?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The scripture is coming to fulfilment with the signs of end time visible around us. We are in the dispensation where immoral behaviour, evil, wickedness, perversion, debauchery, lies, deception and so on are the order of the day.

“3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 ON THE CONTRARY, WE SPEAK AS THOSE APPROVED BY GOD TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH THE GOSPEL. WE ARE NOT TRYING TO PLEASE PEOPLE BUT GOD, WHO TESTS OUR HEARTS. 5 You know we never used flattery, nor did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be An Example Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2021

This is the 52nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#52] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE AN EXAMPLE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Introduction: Paul continued to encourage the Church at Thessalonica. God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost; but He also uses people to help mature the babies in Christ. Their growth was evident by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walk This Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 20, 2021

I exhort, call, invite, encourage, charge, urge, summon, and am a witness to you today that we need to walk in a manner worthy of God. If you are a believer in Jesus, this is not an option. This is a way of life.

WALK THIS WAY 1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-20 #1Thessalonians2 INTRODUCTION… FAMOUS SONGS MADE FOR ‘WALKING’ (p) To start out this morning, we are going to have some fun and we are going to play a little ‘Name that Tune.’ I have 5 short snippets of the beginning of songs ranging from 10 seconds to 24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master Motive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

This is the secret of Paul’s constant drive, for even with all of his trials and frustrations, he could rejoice in the Lord always because his master motive was to please God

How should a Christian defend himself when his character and motives are attacked in an effort to belittle the Gospel which he proclaims? Paul had to face this question everywhere he went, for the Judaisers were hot on his trail trying to destroy the fruit of his labors. From the defensive nature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Fooled By A Prophet Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2021

Prophetic messages on the Internet are abundant posing new challenges as well as possible benefits. Pastors must equip their congregations to test these messages using biblical principles. This series teaches principles for doing that. This message uses lessons from the story in 1 Kings 13.

Intro Last week we taught on the subject of testing prophecy. How do we know that a dream, a vision, a word that someone is sharing is truly from the Lord? And even if it is from the Lord, are we interpreting it correctly and applying it wisely. We found that all three aspects of a prophecy must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22, Hebrews 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Revelation 2:7-29, 2 Timothy 3:10, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 19:6, Hebrews 5:11, John 16:13-14, John 10:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Kings 23:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, 1 Kings 13:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Pursuit Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2020

Things have changed much since the first century, and yet much remains the same. Paul realized the danger of majoring on the minor and minoring on the major. His insight still speaks for ministries today.

The Pursuit of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2: 4-9 We have spent much time laying the groundwork for our study in this precious book. Paul was well aware of the faithfulness and influence the church in Thessalonica had on those around them. He was encouraged with the presence of their faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Compliments

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jan 19, 2022

Flattery is excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. Proverbs 26:28 says that “a flattering mouth works ruin.” Compliments, on the other hand, are a genuine appreciation of something or someone — and this is the power to build and sustain others.

Introduction. Helen Mrosla writes, “In an earlier grade, I’d taped Mark’s mouth shut for talking too much in class. Now he was a student in my junior high school math class. His class had worked hard all week. By Friday the students were getting cranky. So, for a break, I asked them to write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6, Proverbs 26:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ