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  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Qualities Of A Good Church

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

    October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

    Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The End Of Things Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Do you worry about the end of things? So did the Thessalonians. Paul the Apostle brings them and us some words of encouragement.

    People wonder about the end of things. A recent article in Discover Magazine gives “7 Steps to Survive The End of the Universe.” The article uses the premise that our universe is expanding rapidly and accelerating. One day there will be nothing left but coldness and darkness – no life. But wait! ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Guy Caley avatar

    The Chosen Ones Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
     | 3,889 views

    1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

    If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Chosen Ones Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    1st in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." Examines the evidence in our lives that we are God’s Chosen

    If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,195 views

    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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007
     | 2,319 views

    An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

    Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Subtle Changes With Big Consequences Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,596 views

    Seemingly minor adjustments can have far-reaching consequences; this is especially true in the spiritual realm.

    Subtle Changes With Big Consequences (I Thessalonians 1:1-3) One of the fringe benefits of being an English or History teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay. I have pasted together the following "history" of the world from certifiably genuine student bloopers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beloved Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,182 views

    Many of us are special objects of God’s love -- not because we are special, but because He made us special in His eyes.

    Beloved of God (I Thessalonians 1:4-6) Intro (acknowledging Father’s Day) 1. A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off. "You look hot, my son," said the cleric. "Why don’t you rest a moment, and I’ll give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

    What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    Role Model Christians Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,322 views

    Are you a model Christian? Are you passing on to someone what your pastor and before them has passed on to you? Is it about naming a street after you or is it about making known to others the blessed name of our Lord Jesus Christ?

    THE ROLE MODEL CHRISTIANS (1Thessalonians 1:2-10) IN THIS DAY AND AGE WHEN THERE IS HIGH INTEREST in the subject of prophecy and the end times, that Christians would view the Thessalonian letters as reference for eschatology. When Christians talk about the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    02 Letters To Loved Ones - Thessalonians Training Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,505 views

    THREE ACTIONS FROM THESSALONIANS 1. Make It Personal - v. 1; 2. Make It Practical - v.1; 3. Make It Powerful - v.1

    PowerPoint Available Fill in Blank Handout Available PowerPoint Symbols - + New Slide > New Transition ________________________________________________________ + A Letter To A Loved One??? - Enjoy being with our love ones - They go - Then their first communication is shared - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    01 Paul's Formula For An Overflowing Life Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    The Formula for Living an Overflowing Life 1. Thank 2.Pray 3. Remember 4. Know 5. Live

    PowerPoint Available Handout Available PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ________________________________________________________ X ❶ The Search For The Formula > Steve Fossett (63) - Made millions on the stock market - He is best known for his five world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aspects Of A Vibrant Church

    Contributed by Greg Barron on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    To illustrate six aspects that should be present in every vibrant church.

    Paul and his team had come to Troas when Paul had received a vision at night in which he saw a man from Macedonia pleading with him to come and help them. Immediately they went to Macedonia concluding that the Lord had called them to preach the gospel to them. They went through Philippi where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist