Sermons on Kehillah In Thessalonika I 4:16:

Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

{All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Conviction Gives Hope To The Bereaved

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.: Two different groups of believers in view: 1) those who are alive and remain until the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on May 11, 2002

This message was created for someone who I did not personally know, but whom others said was a christian. It is easily adaptable.

Good morning, and thank you for coming. Today, we’ve come to celebrate the life and share the loss of Myrna Fawn Ramsey…known to most as simply…”Fawn.” We’ve come to remember, tell stories, and say good-bye to Fawn. And as hard as it is, this service will help us begin the process of letting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Now Playing: Back To The Future!

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002

In light of the things happening in our world, what does the future hold? Where are we headed? When will the world end?

Now Playing: “Back To The Future!” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; MATTHEW 24:42-44; 25:13 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2002

What does the Bible really say about the Rapture? Will Jesus come secretly? Will People really be left behind? Is your Knowledge based on fact or fiction?

Pastor Keith R. Bunch Antioch Baptist Church of Dandridge, Tennessee 1. Pre-Tribulation Doctrine: Secret Rapture - 7 Years of Tribulation - Second Coming of Christ - Judgment Sermon Text: (Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43) "Parable of Wheat and Tares" 2. Is the Rapture of the Church a Secret ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Comfort

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

A devotion for young believers

14 “FOR IF WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, EVEN SO GOD WILL BRING WITH HIM THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP IN JESUS. 15 FOR THIS WE SAY TO YOU BY THE WORD OF THE LORD, THAT WE WHO ARE ALIVE, AND REMAIN UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD SHALL NOT PRECEDE THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. 16 FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001

Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Christian's Triumphal Entry With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 14 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian found in the Gospel of John. This final picture in this series is a picture of the maturing Christian’s triumphal entry into Heaven with Jesus. This picture is set in the future.

Picture # 14: Our Triumphal entry with Jesus (John 12:12-19; Revelation Chapters 19, 20, 21). We are forever to be with the Lord as we serve, worship, fellowship, and reign. Read First Thess. 4:14-18 Picture # 14 is set in the future. On Palm Sunday, Jesus made His grand entrance into the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Confidence

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

For the Christian, is not the ending. It is simply a transition, a move to a different place. This is the confidence that every child of God lives and dies with.

“Our Confidence” I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Text Even in the of our physical body, the child of God has a Hope! Christians sorrow, but it is temporary, our hope is eternal. Hope (Gr.) expectation. Confidence or faith. 1) We have the confidence of Heaven. St. John 14:1-4 II Corinthians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Future, The Rapture

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

At a time of uncertainty and with death so prevalent around us, it gives us great comfort and hope to know that there is hope in the future for all who trust Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sept.30, 2001 A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn’t help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good. On his third visit the doctor told the man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Home

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

A short funeral sermon (5-10 minutes) for a believer

FUNERAL SERMON: “GOING HOME” WHERE IS HOME? READ 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 I. WE DO NOT GRIEVE AS MEN WHO HAVE NO HOPE A. WE KNOW THAT THE LORD IS TAKING CARE OF ______ B. SHE HAS NO MORE SUFFERING OR PAIN C. SHE IS HOME… HOME BEING THE PLACE WHERE SHE BELONGS II. WE HAVE A HOPE OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plan To Be There

Contributed by Garry Code on Sep 17, 2002

What you need to do to be at the wedding supper with the lamb

1st Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we, who are alive and remain, shall be caught up together in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Rapto De La Iglesia

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Conocer que viene el dia en que Cristo se llevara a su Iglesia para estar con El en los cielos.

EL RAPTO DE LA IGLESIA 1 Ts. 4:15 18 La Venida de Cristo por la Iglesia en el cual, El Instantáneamente levantara a todo creyente viviente para encontrarse con El en el aire y transformarlos en cuerpos inmortales sin la experiencia de muerte física es llamado: "El Rapto" (1 Cor. 15:51 54). La ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God