Sermons on The Breastplate Of Faith:

Be Alert (1 Thessalonians 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2024

What is the biggest message in prophecy? Is it prediction addiction, figuring out times and dates and personalities? Is it to simply be alert? Let's find out in 1 Thessalonians 5.

A church that is a joy to be around is still far from perfect. We all fail in some things. There is always room to grow in Christ. When it comes to prophecy, should we get caught up in conspiracy theories and setting dates? Should we rather always be alert and awake? Let’s find out in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wakeful Watching

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2020

The day of the Lord and the children of Light.

WAKEFUL WATCHING. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. The Apostle has already spoken concerning the status of the Christian dead at the return of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). Now he turns his attention to the question of preparedness for the day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:1. It would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 8, 2010

We are to take up the Shield of Faith; but remember, it is mainly for defense not offense; know your apologetics, defend your faith, and not be offensive!

Is there evil in the world? All we have to do is follow the recent quadruple murder here in Milwaukee, which includes 2 babies!! Did you know that one of the ladies murdered witnessed the murder of her own mother when she was a kid right here in Milwaukee? Although God through Jesus Christ has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Happy

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Happiness is not something that just happens accidentally. God's word makes it plain that the only source is in Christ Jesus the Lord. It would not seem so strange if only the lost were void of happiness, but numbers of those who call themselves Christians are found in the sad company.

HOW TO BE HAPPY Psalms 146:5 INTRODUCTION: Happiness is not something that just happens accidentally. God's word makes it plain that the only source is in Christ Jesus the Lord. It would not seem so strange if only the lost were void of happiness, but numbers of those who call themselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Like A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 1, 2004

Why do you think Jesus said Faith like a mustard seed will do?

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke Glory to you O Lord 5The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ’Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Faith; The Foundation Of The Human Experience

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 5, 2005

God is Love. Man is faith

Faith, the foundation of the Human experience. By F. Martin Such a broad statement to begin discussion, yet one that is worthy of much explanation. Since my word is of ill effect, let us join spirits and intertwine with the Holy Spirit who will provide wisdom and insight to this text. He will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 5, 2007

God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are soldiers in the Army of God.

1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Workings Of Faith In The Life Of A Believer

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014

Can We Survive This Life W/O FAITH . . . ABSOLUTELY NOT …. It is needed from spiritual birth to spiritual death!

The Workings of Faith in the Life of a Believer INTERESTING FACTS • Taken from its hive, the bee knows its way home. • A horse can be depended on to find its way home to the corral. • Cats and dogs have made the “incredible journey” home after being lost or being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2008

The Christian lifestyle is a life of faith. We are saved by grace through faith, stand by faith, walk by faith, and fight by faith so we can overcome by faith.

Faith Toward God: The Just Shall Live by Faith SERIES TEXT - Hebrews 6:1-2 SERMON TEXT - Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. A lifestyle of faith transforms us from being just a man into a just man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Ready For Christ's Return

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 12, 2024

God has sounded the warning time and time again. And each year that warning is louder than ever before: Judgment is coming, but there is a way out through Jesus Christ.

Alba 2-11-2024 BE READY FOR CHRIST'S RETURN I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish theologian and philosopher of the 1800's, once told the story of a variety show in a crowded theater with various acts. Each act was more fantastic than the one prior, so it created louder and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Romans 13:11, Revelation 16:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of The King: Judgement Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 10, 2025

Our lives are to be an ongoing announcement of Jesus’s presence among us.

The Return of the King: Judgement Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Kingdom Come / Last Judgment; Second Coming / 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Our lives are to be an ongoing announcement of Jesus’s presence among us. INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • We live in a world that loves countdowns. • We count down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Thank God I'm A Prep-Per"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 18, 2017

Todays message allows every beleiver not to be alrmed for the Day Of The Lord becasue we have prepared for that day I am a Prepper are you?

Thank God I am a Prepper 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1. Paul begins by saying "you know" Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. • his audience is not in the dark when it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003

Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

"Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 2, 2003

It is possible to strengthen faith during troubled times to the point of having consistent, unwavering faith.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 4, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith” Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION: When thinking about your faith, is it as solid as a barrel cactus that is unwavering, focused, immovable, growing steadily-- oblivious to blazing days and cold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times--Daily Faith"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2003

We must bring our faith out of the future and into the present for it to be effective.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 18, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--Daily Faith” John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: How easy is it for you to have faith for today? Sometimes we think of faith in terms of the future. Next year “my ship will come in.” Next month I will see things ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist