Sermons on the church in thessalonica: showing 271-285 of 141,702

Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Just How Close Are We? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

This message refers to when Christ raptures His Church.

“Just How Close Are We?” Whether you are a Christian or not one question seems to be on every ones mind lately is, “Are we close to the Tribulation, or as some refer to as the end of the world?” I mean just look around at what has taken place in the last year. Fuel prices have caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eleven Essential Qualities Of A Blessed Church (Thessalonican Model)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2012

Discover the essential qualities of a church that consistently experiences the best blessings from God.

Essential Qualities of a Blessed Church (The Church of Thessalonica) Discover the essential qualities of a church that consistently experiences the best blessings from God. So many churches are failing to enjoy the best of God’s blessings, benefits and bounty because they fail to meet the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Desire To Do Good

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2022

We are called by Jesus to offer cups of cold water to the widows, poor and fatherless of this world but how is a believer to balance this command with also being good stewards of God's resources? For instance are we called to give to the takers of this world and if so in what manner?

The Desire to do Good 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “It is a loss, perhaps, to give to a man who wastes, but it will be a greater loss not to give at all!” Charles Spurgeon Jesus told believers that “from the one who has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Hindrance Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 4, 2019

The hasty exit from Thessalonica causes Paul to be very concerned for the ongoing ministry in the Thessalonian church. The specific concern is that Satan was using misunderstanding to hinder the Gospel.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 The Hindrance of Misunderstanding Turn in your Bible to 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Things To Do In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

5 Things we need to do i order to be a highly effective Christian

THINGS TO DO IN ORDER TO BE A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: We are always searching for something more effective, something to do the job better. Magazines, shows, radio stations, etc. are full of contests, trials, and surveys seeking to find the best of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Message 3 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3 - Paul’s Great Desire To Connect With The Saints At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

Paul really loved the believers at Thessalonica. His concern for their welfare was so great he sent Timothy to them and he earnestly prayed for them day and night. In their suffering he prayed they would stand firm in holiness.

MESSAGE 3 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 3 - PAUL’S GREAT DESIRE TO CONNECT WITH THE SAINTS AT THESSALONICA {{1Thessalonians 3:1 “Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, 1Thess 3:2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6, Romans 5:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:7, 1 Thessalonians 3:8, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 2:21, Philippians 1:29, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 119:67, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 3:4-6, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Acts 17:10-15, 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Riot In Ephesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul’s Teaching turns Ephesus Upside Down

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. I recently read an article by a man who compared a baby monitor to the Holy Spirit. You see, one day while trying out the new baby monitor in his infant’s room, he whispered into it “Can you hear me?” b. His house was like most others with a mother and a newborn, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inherited Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2018

To accomplish the task of evangelising our world, we must work as though our congregation was new. New churches have a vibrancy that can be lost as we grow older. In time, if we don't take care, we will have an "inherited church" rather than a vibrant, living congregation.

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Has Satan Hindered You?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 27, 2023

In fact if we are really trying our best to follow Jesus, there are times it seems we could say, “The devil wouldn't let me do it.” Let's be sure about this, the devil's power is limited. But even the apostle Paul said that the devil got in his way and caused his plans to change.

Alba 11-12-2023 HAS SATAN HINDERED YOU? I Thessalonians 2:17-20 A mother and her boy went to an ice cream store. It only had vanilla and chocolate. "Why you don’t have more flavors?" the mother asked. The guy behind the counter said, "Lady, if you knew how long it took people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 12: To Increase More And More Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2018

The preaching of the Second Coming had produced an odd and awkward situation in Thessalonica.

7/25/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 12: To Increase More and More (1 Thessalonians 4:10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10 (NIV) And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, Lesson 12 Introduction As the capital of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are These That Persecute The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 23, 2022

Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming.

Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming. The purpose of judgment is to rectify injustices. You see the believers at Thessalonica were suffering fierce persecution and all kinds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Abound More & More Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Let the church be abounding more and more in love!

• APATHY – INDIFFERENCE – UNCONCERNED • Talk about Enemies to every Christian AND destroyers of the church… these will certainly do it! APATHY: AN absence of emotion or enthusiasm! INDIFFERENCE: Not seeming to care about anything. UNCONCERNED: It’s not my problem, my issue. So what! NOTE: there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Letters To The Seven Churches In Revelation: The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023

Encouragement and correction for the ancient church as Ephesus in the shadow of the temple of Artemis

What are the authoritative sources in your life? What are they? This is way more important than we might realize. What do we trust for information on how we should successfully live our lives? We could list some out. Most would say their parents, information from the education system, television, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army