Sermons on Kehillah in Thessalonika I 4:5: showing 106-120 of 151

Present Your Vessel In Sanctification And Honour

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 20, 2020

Sanctification can be defined as making something or someone holy, setting apart as sacred, purify and be free from sin.

“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Married With Purpose Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 21 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continues a discussion of the purpose of marriage began in message 20.

Chico Alliance Church “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7:1-9 I ntroduction Marriage is under attack. The very foundation of our culture is in danger of deterioration. God has blessed America to the extent that America has embraced Biblical principles. These principles direct relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living To Please God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2012

In this sermon, we learn what God's will is - that we are sanctified, which includes avoiding sexual immorality.

A. It always disturbs me to see road kill along the highway (maybe except for opossums), how about you? 1. It is sad when the lives of beautiful, innocent animals are unintentionally extinguished by passing cars and trucks. 2. The consequences of these collisions can be severe for both the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011

Lesson five in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

Discipleship The Challenge of Discipleship Sunday, May 09 , 2010 am Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 ESV Introduction: In his book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman writes, “I believe I am not mistaken in saying that Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transcendent Vision Of The Human Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2009

The push for homosexual marriage is a denial of the transcendent nature of man, who is called to union with God, and to marriage which images the union of God and the Church.

August 31, 2009 Monday of 22nd Week in Course Caritas in Veritate Without a transcendent vision of the human person, without the vital link to God, there can be no true human development. What development is planned is “entrusted exclusively to man, who falls into the trap of thinking he can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Be Ye Holy! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010

This sermon discusses how we can live holy before the Lord

Be Ye Holy Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about how Paul prayed for the Thessalonians that the Lord would make them increase and abound in love to one another and to all, so that He may establish their hearts blameless in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010

This sermon discusses living out a holy life corum Deo (before the face of God)

The Life of Holiness Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about looking unto Jesus and getting into the Word of God, and we talked about how we have all been adopted into God’s family and God expects certain kinds of behavior from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Please God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012

This sermon continues and concludes the section of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 that I began last week. Paul gives three aspects of living a life that pleases God. This sermon covers the last two aspects.

Introduction: A. Today I want to talk about living a life that pleases God. 1. Ultimately, living a life that pleases God will also be a life that will get the attention of others and will impact them. B. I like the story told about the person who visited the mental institution and asked the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living To Please God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

‘Living to Please God’ – 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 1-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Walk in holiness (vs 1-8): (a). Right attitude (vs 1a) (b). Right actions (vs 2-3) (c). Right Appreciation (vs 6-8) (2). Walk in Harmony (vs 9-10) (3). Walk in Honesty (vs 11-12): SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the F.A. Cup final a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Sex: Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 8, 2021

Practical, positive message. WHY does God say this? 1} God loves us. 2) God loves other people. HOW do we keep this? 1) Guard your heart, 2) Control your environment, 3) Seek God's help.

SEX: GUARD YOUR HEART—Exodus 20:14; Proverbs 5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 I once saw a cartoon: Moses is coming down from the mountain, and he says to the people, “I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that I got him down to 10. The bad news is that #7 is still in there.” The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Exhortation Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 16, 2020

Having shared his heart and burden for the church, Paul now shifts his focus to the lives expected of believers. They were no longer their own, and were expected to live in a way that honored and glorified the Lord.

An Exhortation of Expectation 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 In the previous chapter Paul devoted a substantial portion of this letter revealing his heart and desire for ministry. In case there was any doubt, Paul assured them of his love and devotion for the Lord and His church. He presented a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Equation That Shows Us How To Inherit Eternal Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What teachings of the scriptures encapsulate the requirements for eternal life?

What teachings of the scriptures encapsulate the requirements for eternal life? We're going to look at some scriptures, and some instructions in those scriptures for how to receive eternal life, live it out on Earth, and how to be found as a faithful servant when we meet Jesus in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Galatians 5:16-18, Ezekiel 18:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sanctification And Sex Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Christianity has glorified marriage more than any other religion, and nearly all the greatest love poetry in the world has been produced by Christians. If anybody says that sex is bad in itself, that person does not understand Christianity.

The father of Matthew Henry, the great Bible commentator, was courting a girl who was heiress to a fortune while he was a Presbyterian minister. Her father said to her, "He may be a perfect gentleman, a brilliant scholar, and an excellent preacher, but he is a stranger, and we don't know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8