Sermons on Paul With Thessalonians:

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

How To Get The Most Out Of Life

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000

How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

For Granted Or Gratitude?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Do we take our blessings for granted or with gratitude?

FOR GRANTED OR GRATITUDE? I Thess. 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Up To The Name Of Your Church.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 4, 2001

This Message was Specifically Targeted to Our Church. However, your Church Name says something about the People INSIDE!

Some Churches take their Names after founding families, some after Biblical text, and some after the geographical areas. The Name of your Church should live up to the Scriptural facts and be operated under the direction of the Holy Spirit, qualified persons, and the Body of the Local ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Security

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Does every Christian have Eternal Security?

Holy Security Some have wondered, after being entirely sanctified (living above willful sin), if this work of God in a person’s heart makes one eternally secure. They come to the conclusion that they will never sin again so they will never be lost. This is not true. There is no spiritual plain of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

"The King Is Coming" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This sermon reveals the preparations that we all need to make to welcome the coming King of Kings, and Lord of lords.

THE KING IS COMING Text-2nd Thessalonians 2:1-12 "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our fathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the basic principles of the christian life.

PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN LIVING OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PIETY 3.PATIENCE 4.PEACE 5.PERFORMANCE 6.PROMISE 7.PASSION THE MESSAGE PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN LIVING 1.PRAYER I Thesselonians 5;17 Prayer is a fundamental exercise in the life of a Christian. The Bible says ’ pray without ceasing ’. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of The Anti-Christ

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

I would be very foolish and un-biblical to believe that this day will not come. The world does not understand or willing to accept this day.

The Age or Period of the Antichrist 2 Thes. 2:3-4 “ Let no man deceive you by any means; for that day shall not come except there come a falling away first and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

They Supply What Is Lacking

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

"Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tradition: Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad.

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad. Intro.: 1. Illust. At the Tower of London every afternoon at exactly 4:00 PM there is an interesting ceremony. The Beefeaters, British royalty's ceremonial guards, come out of the tower and feed the raven on the front lawn. There is a legend that as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15