Sermons about 1 Thessalonians 1:4-2:16

Cause For Commendation Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

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Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

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What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Reaching Out In Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 3, 2005

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Jesus would have us as a local church to get involved in outreach for Kingdom growth.

Reaching Out in Love I Thessalonians 2:8 (New Century Version) “Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God’s good news with you; but even our own lives.” A year ago we did a survey of 350 homes in our community. In our survey we asked several brief questions: 1. How long have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Faith And Hope

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2005

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A sermon on the 2nd Lesson Faith and Hope

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith and Hope" "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation's Confirmation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

How To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

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The way to serve the church, the way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into the kingdom.

Bill is a 19 ½ year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group. He volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. His friends call him Blue because he has red hair. Violet is a 67 year old retiree. She’s still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Divine Destiny - Part Six

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Some people leave their new-found faith as a result of having to face the challenge of God. This is not the fault of God, but it is how He chooses to deal with us.

THE TESTS FOR DESTINY The Word of God should be a challenge for us all. It is at it’s best when it becomes confrontational to our lives. I have seen some who seemed to have had a conversion experience, but for no apparent reason fall away from the Lord. They return to their old lifestyles and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Every Church Should Be

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

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some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meekness, Gentleness Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

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Fruit of the Spirit Meekness, Gentleness

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – GENTLENESS -- MEEKNESS I Thessalonians 2: 6b-12 This morning were looking at the fruit of the spirit – GENTLENESS I was reading about a little girl who was asked to write an essay on "birth" She went home and asked her mother how she had been born. Her mother, was busy at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Parenting In A Nutshell

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

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In Paul’s description on the kind of leader he was we see 3 awesome characteristics of good parents. (1 Thessalonians pt-3)

“Parenting In A Nutshell” 1 Thessalonians Part 3 2:11,12 This is our 3rd week in our study of 1 Thessalonians. Paul started this church during his 2nd missionary journey. Unfortunately he was only able to stay there about 3 weeks because his quick success was met by strong opposition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Good Parent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2004

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Would you like to be a successful Christian parent? Would you like to raise your children so that they’ll please God? Paul gives us powerful guidelines on how to make a difference in our child’s life.

OPEN - I read a poem several years ago that went this way: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours... If it doesn’t, it never was. But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn’t appear to realize that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When Satan Thwarts You

Contributed by Roy Halberg on May 18, 2004

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Following Paul’s model for responding to the frustration of Satan’s interference in our lives give us hope in the task of "dealing with the devil"

May 16, 2004 1Thess#15-What To Do When Satan Thwarts You 0510604 GFC am SERIES: Making A Difference—Studies in 1 Thessalonians SUBJECT: "What To Do When Satan Thwarts You" SCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 2:14-20 MAIN POINT: every believer must realize he has an enemy that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Covenant Relationship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2005

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The church covenant is important: not the sign on the wall, but the relationships involved.

God’s Glorious Church The Covenant Relationship 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction “Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonicans which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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