Sermons on Kehillah In Thessalonika I 4:1:

The Thessalonians # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified Sex Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2020

Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe; and God's Holy Spirit dwells within every believer.

In the late 60’s, MGM produced a movie based on the true-life experiences of a widower with 10 children who marries a widow with 8 of her own. The movie is a comedy entitled Yours, Mine, and Ours. Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball are the co-stars, who play the parts of Frank and Helen Beardsley, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Live A Life To Please God Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020

Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

4 Sermons Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2021

Choose paths inside God’s bounds that lead to purity. Choose to love one another and so reflect Christ. Choose hard work leading to character that honors Christ. Choose to grieve in hope because God has made death sure in Him.

4 SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 #1Thessalonians4 INTRODUCTION I am usually a very decisive person. Give me a choice and I will make it. I don’t usually live in gray areas. Kelly will ask me all the time for a decision and if I don’t know, I make the decision and she’ll ask why… I will either ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Letter Of Encouragement- Follow God's Will Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 5, 2021

This is the 54th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#54] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- FOLLOW GOD’S WILL 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: There are many forms of exercise; but probably the most popular form of exercise is walking. Now, that obviously is not a form of exercise that I prescribe to; but it is something that most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, John & Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 25, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Jesus, John & Us” Luke 7:18-35 A sermon for 6/27/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “24 When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35, John 1:35-40, Luke 4:16-19, Genesis 50:20, Romans 6:23, Acts 5:27-29, John 14:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

Paul's letter to the Thessalonians shows that a mighty church adoids lust, adopts love, and applauds labor.

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/23/2015 A pilot was flying over the South Pacific when he noticed smoke coming from one of the many deserted islands below. The pilot flew closer and, sure enough, there was a man there with a great huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Walk In Hope! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the book of Thessalonians, we find different walks mentioned in there.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 21:27, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Believer’s Walk-1 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

When a person comes to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the new creation has come and the old has gone. Then, there is a certain level of progress and quality of life that God expects from us.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: When a person comes to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Colossians 2:6, Romans 6:11, 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Having A Model Walk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 6th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model walk look like?

Series: Encouragement [#6] HAVING A MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: We talk about how we should live like Jesus; but do we even know what that is? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 (NIV) 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Sanctified Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 12, 2019

When Timothy returns from Thessalonica he brings with him some questions from the Thessalonians. In these verses Paul deals with the issue of broken love, which causes unsanctified sexuality.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Living the Sanctified Life Let’s start with a quick reminder about the timing of when Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia (to Paul who was in Corinth), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Holy Living

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 13, 2025

God did not call us to satisfy our pleasures, but has called us to holiness.

Called to Holy Living July 13, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God did not call us to satisfy our pleasures, but has called us to holiness. Focus Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Supplemental Passage: What may we say, then? are we to go on in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist