Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8: showing 1-15 of 188

The Gospel Is Not A Secret To Be Hidden

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 18, 2002

Deals with the importance of sharing the gospel.

In a small church on the U.S. East Coast a pastor delivered a sermon on abortion, and after the service a German man who lived in Nazi Germany told of hi experience: I lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust. I considered myself a Christian. We heard stories of what was happening to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Appeasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 8, 2002

What mistakes does man make in an attempt to appease God?

Appeasing God I Thes 2:4 The Word Appease means that someone has made a demand that must be met before peace can be restored. It can be difficult to appease others in our life sometimes. I heard about a congregation where the preacher and the song leader weren’t getting along. As time went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Pictures Of Paul The Pastor

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Sep 10, 2001

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE COMMITMENT OF PAUL AS A FAITHFUL STEWARD, WE SEE THE CONCERN OF PAUL AS A LOVING MOTHER, AND WE SEE THE CARE OF PAUL AS A COMFORTING FATHER.

THREE PICTURES OF PAUL THE PASTOR I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A boy and his father were visiting a wax museum when the boy said, dad, lets go home where the people are real. Well this was a real Church with Real born again believers in Christ. Chapter 1 introduced us to Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The "Father Absence” Wound

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 17, 2002

Today we take time to acknowledge and to thank those men in our lives that have served us as fathers. They may have been fathers, our grandfathers, our uncles, our older brothers, our coaches, our teachers, our counselors, our pastors, or that neighbor do

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme: Today we take time to acknowledge and to thank those men in our lives that have served us as fathers. They may have been fathers, our grandfathers, our uncles, our older brothers, our coaches, our teachers, our counselors, our pastors, or that neighbor down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Boldness Requires Pure Motives

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A.

SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A. Supernatural Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel Can Be Identified by the Power of the Holy Spirit in the Context of Persecution (:1-2) Illustr.: Just as you use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoid The Problems Of Miscommunication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We ought to speak the truth we feel With careful thought for those who hear; For truth and love must try to sense What others feel, what others fear

Avoid the Problems of Miscommunication (I Thes 2:6-12) Many problems in our relationships grow out of miscommunication. Failure to communicate love, truth and relevance often leads to alienation. Many people mistakening assume they are friends but through miscommunications they have drifted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Portrait Of Fatherhood

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001

In these few verses we see a portrait of fatherhood that is worth examining. So let’s consider 5 wonderful traits a father needs today. (PowerPoint available - #106)

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) (Powerpoint slides for this sermon are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #106.) TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 A. Do you remember when men were men & you could tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - God's Man

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

Here are 5 characteristics that ought to be evident in God’s man.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day - the day we honor our fathers & think about masculinity & manhood & all those good things. So the subject of my sermon this morning is "God’s man." Now I realize that you can be lots of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Styles That Work

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001

How to be an effective leader for Christ

LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Who Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

This morning I want to begin by giving you my thesis: A mother can make a significant spiritual impact on her children with or without the help of a father.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Progress With Your Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 22, 2003

Paul wants to provide the Thessalonicans with every possible incentive to continue in the faith as they develop their church in the midst of opposition.

Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Germinating Gentleness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A gentle spirit gives the world a taste of the presence of Jesus. As we become as gentle as Jesus, we will treat others like He does.

Germinating Gentleness Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/01 Pastors are not always known for their gentleness because many of us talk too long or preach too loud. On the other hand, people are not always real gentle with pastors either. I heard about a minister who received a note from an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist