Sermons on Kehillah In Thessalonika I 5:11:

Are You Asleep In The Light? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

When you’re spiritually asleep it means you’re unaware of what God is doing right now in the world.

INTRODUCTION One of the first church jokes I remember hearing is about the deacon who always went to sleep when his pastor started preaching. One Sunday, the pastor decided to play a trick on him. He started preaching, and sure enough, the drowsy deacon was soon sound asleep. The pastor said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Arm Yourselves

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How we should be armed to fight a "spiritual battle"

ARM YOURSELVES 1TH 5 VS 1-11 1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

Hurricane Florence And The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 27, 2018

Meteorologists aren't always right but when a disaster like Hurricane Florence is looming they will be sure to let you know. We as Christians should be expecting the return of Christ and the cooresponding Day of The LORD which will follow. We should be letting people know as well!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Isaiah 13:6-13

Denomination: Nazarene

God Of All Comfort

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 17, 2018

When you are afflicted, receive God’s comfort through the Spirit. And then comfort others who are also afflicted. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {On July 10, 2018, there was a report in the Economic Times website with the headline: ‘89 percent of India's population suffering from stress.’ That’s about 9 out of 10 Indians! The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Isaiah 40:1, Psalm 119:76, Isaiah 66:13, Micah 7:19, Psalm 145:9, Matthew 11:28, John 14:16, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2013

How shall the child of God live until the Master returns? That is the consideration in this message.

“Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Clock? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 30, 2013

Better early for Jesus Christ than late!

What day is it?? Okay, but this is the only time I’m going to ask you this, take a look at your watches or cellphone; what time is it?? And so, it is Sunday at 11: am and you chose to be at church. We have clocks and calendars to plan our lives! And so next week, which will be a New Year, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 22, 2014

Prayer is the constant force that delivers divine intervention and the presence of God and the presence of God's angels. We must continue in prayer without ceasing to fight the good fight.

Prayer Without Ceasing by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 22, 2014) “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17, King James Version [Comfort against persecution]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, Let us pray: Father, bless your Holy Name in the Name of Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Friends

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

The Day of the Lord is coming, but if our faith is in Christ, we will escape the wrath of God that will be poured out at that time. In the meantime, we are called to trust Him, live out our faith, encourage one another, and invite people to Jesus.

The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

La Diferencia Esta En Tener Vision Series

Contributed by Marco Vinicio Villatoro on Sep 9, 2014

Puedes tener mucho conocimiento, pero eso no significa que seas sabio. O que sepas que hacer con la información que tienes. Probablemente sabes cuanta gente compra determinado artículo o cuán importante es cierto servicio o incluso sepas las necesidades

Puedes tener mucho conocimiento, pero eso no significa que seas sabio. O que sepas que hacer con la información que tienes. Probablemente sabes cuanta gente compra determinado artículo o cuán importante es cierto servicio o incluso sepas las necesidades de las personas en tu iglesia; pero si no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011

Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011

God commands us to "Encourage one another". This is such a vital concept ithat God not only expects us to do it for His church, He shows us how to do it. What has God done to encourage us, and how can we obey Him in doing the same for His people?

OPEN: Years ago I read this poem: “In a world where bad deeds are celebrated and good deeds relegated to page 49 of the paper, Where first place goes to push and shove and the cost of things is put above the cost of time together. From time to time, the best of us Reach out and touch the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not He Will Come

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 29, 2011

As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

As a child I really enjoyed playing... hide and go seek. I loved it ...no matter if ...I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch those hiding... unexpectedly. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Anglican

Be Ready For The Lord's Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Last Judgment (A) - Mankind needs to be ready for the Lord's return on the Last Day. Those dwelling in darkness face destruction. Those living in light have deliverance.

BE READY FOR THE LORD’S RETURN (Outline) November 7, 2010 - Last Judgment - 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 INTRO: Are you ready? How often do you hear or say these words each day? Every day we get ready for one thing or another. We wake up and get ready to greet the day. We get ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready Or Not, Here I Come! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2012

After answering the Thessalonians' concerns about the dead in Christ, Paul then addressed their concerns about when Christ would return. Paul makes three very important points about Christ's Second Coming.

Introduction: A. Do you remember which childhood game included these words: “Ready or Not, Here I Come”? 1. How many of you enjoyed playing “Hide and Seek”? 2. Which did you enjoy more: being the one hiding or the one seeking? 3. You remember how the game went: a. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)