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  • How To Grow In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 26,081 views

    How to Grow in Faith

    How to Grow in Faith What we get out of life is determined by our choices. Illustration: Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning ...read more

  • In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 13,399 views

    In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

    OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

  • I Represent Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Richard Holland on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,669 views

    Talks about the fact that we represent our Savior in all our deeds and words - What a responsibility.

    I REPRESENT JESUS CHRIST 2 THESS. 1:1-12 As you all know my family and I are from the area of Ft Lauderdale in S. Florida. We first arrived in this area of the country in January of 1986 when I entered the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville; and we immediately fell in love with the ...read more

  • Praying For The Right Things Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 13,965 views

    In the light of the Lord’s impending return, we’re to pray that our faith will grow and that our love will increase. Since those who don’t know God will be punished when Christ appears, we must avoid mediocre spirituality and apathetic prayers.

    Praying for the Right Things One of my favorite commercials is for a cell phone company in which cellular static has caused some confusion between a married couple. The wife had just asked her husband to bring home “a movie, something old.” The husband however, thought she said, “Bring home a ...read more

  • Confidence For Uncertain People Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    Four reliable indicators of God’s attitude toward us.

    How can you be sure that God is pleased with you? This of course is a perennial question. Every generation as searched for certainty, assurance that God’s pleased with them. One tribal group in the country of Vanautu, the islands that Leigh and Barbara Labrecque will be moving to as Bible ...read more

  • Report Card Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    Do you ever get a report card from God on how you are doing? The Thessalonians get one from Paul and we learn about moving our relationship on in Jesus.

    How many of you have ever gotten a report card or employee evaluation? I wonder if that sinking feeling might have attended the opening of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. The first letter was designed to answer questions and concerns about Jesus’ return - and to get people who had ...read more

  • Facing Persecution Faithfully

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Are you persecuted? If you seek to fit in with the world, probably not. But if you make a stand with Jesus - watch out!

    Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just weeks after the first letter. In that letter, Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1. What will happen to those that die before Jesus returns? 2. When will Jesus ...read more

  • "The Merit Of Our Mission”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    All of life is a preliminary to the dawning of that day of the Lord, when He shall come riding on the clouds to claim His own. This place is not our home. We are pilgrims passing through, and we shall not rest until we rest IN HIM.

    Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power; that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, ...read more

  • Retribution & Relief Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    II Thess Series #1: When trouble comes, it does NOT mean God is giving you RETRIBUTION. We may deserve RETRIBUTION --- but God offers RELIEF.

    Retribution & Relief II Thessalonians 1 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen one of those commercials for a cell phone where cellular static causes some confusion? I remember one where the wife asks her husband to “Bring home a movie; something old.” The ...read more

  • No Rest For The Wicked

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week?

    NO REST FOR THE WICKED 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRO: HOW MANY OF YOU THINK THAT JESUS IS COMING BACK TO EARTH THIS WEEK? The Christians in Thessalonica were grateful to God for Paul’s letter, but it did not immediately solve all their problems. In fact, the persecution grew worse and some ...read more

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 13, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 26,125 views

    This is the first message in a series on the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul gives encouragment to Christians who are going through trials and tribulations.

    2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A few months after writing his FIRST letter to them, Paul writes his SECOND letter to the Christians at Thessalonica. WHY did he write this 2nd letter? o The 1st letter didn’t answer all their questions. o Persecution had intensified (1:4). o They got a ...read more

  • Suffering Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    3 certainties about suffering

    2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Suffering Introduction In Paul’s introduction to the second Thessalonian letter, he thanked God for their growing faith and love, and for their patience and faithfulness in times of trial and persecution. I have made mention on several occasions that the Thessalonian ...read more

  • Waiting Saints Series

    Contributed by Randy White on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    Christians wait for the rapture through suffering, for justice, in prayer.

    Waiting Saints 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 13-17 Series: “Waiting, Watching, Working until the end.” 1. Second Thessalonians is a book in “regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together with Him.” 2 Thes. 2:1 2. Until that day comes, we do three ...read more

  • A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,329 views

    This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

    A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

  • Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,423 views

    Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

    1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more