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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Pastor's Heart - Part Three

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    A Pastor’s heart is for God’s people to be strengthened in their walk and in the Word.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- October 26, 2003 -------------------------- 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Paul's Advent Prayer For The Thessalonians

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    reflection on a part of Paul’s prayer for his Thessalonian congregation. Nothing flashy here, just straight forward stuff.

    November 30, 2003 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Whenever you go through a death in the family, it is obviously a difficult time. Within the past two weeks I’ve had more emotions run through me than trains at Grand Central Station. But as I look back at the two past weeks, I wouldn’t trade those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    A Comforting Report - Message 2 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,565 views

    Paul rejoices when Timothy comes back with a Comforting report concerning the Thessalonians in message 2 of 3 from this chapter.

    Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Comforting Report” 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 1. The REPORT of Timothy. (v. 6) Proverbs 25:25; 1 Corinthians 13:13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    A Coming Lord - Message 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    Paul then addresses the LORD in light of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ by praying for the Thessalonians.

    Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Coming LORD” 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) III. A COMING LORD. (vv. 11-13) 1 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet compl

    Title: Extreme Makeover Theme: As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet completed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Increasing In Love

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 7, 2006
     | 5,869 views

    We as Christians are called to increase in our love for others, but we are not always successful in loving others. Thus, we need to return to the source of love Jesus Christ.

    A surprising report. Paul received a surprising report from Timothy God’s love had worked miracles in the town of Thessalonica. God’s love in Christ was so great that it over came the hardship of persecution in Thessalonica when Paul was there. because he only spent a little time with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Stand Up

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
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    Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

    Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abounding Love

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,987 views

    The Christmas Season is a time for "Abounding Love."

    Well folks, it has officially begun. The Christmas Rush! Like a row of hulking linemen on a professional football team, the season is down and set, poised to plow over us with all its demands, distractions, details, dilemmas, delights and duties. For merchants, it’s a "make-or-break" time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clair Sauer avatar

    With Joyful Thanks

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Our Thanksgiving is lived out through the Advent season as we seek to draw nearer to God, even as God in Christ Jesus draws nearer to us.

    Always after Thanksgiving, I just want to plop down in a chair and go, “Ahhhhhhhh!” Thanksgiving is a funny sort of holiday; somehow relaxing and tiring at the same time. Between cooking, eating, catching up with friends and family, and now Black Friday shopping; it’s enough to energize you and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hold The Line Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,050 views

    The 5th in our series on 1st Thessalonians. In this sermon we discuss how we as Christians should remain faithful to the Lord.

    Hold the Line Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:6-10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Before we get too far into this sermon lets re-cap a little bit, so that we can get the context of this passage. Paul had sent Timothy from Athens back to Thessalonica, about 200 miles, probably a week and a half’s journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Out Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,665 views

    Christians should abound in Christ-like love and this love actually will work towards our sanctification. This is the 6th in our series on 1st Thessalonians

    Living out Love Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:11-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve gone over the background of this book, we’ve talked about how Paul, Silas and Timothy had been in Thessalonica around 49 AD, and how persecution arose and Paul had to make a hasty escape in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Wish Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,051 views

    In this passage, Paul expands on his statement of chapter 3 and verse 10. He makes a wish to God for himself and the church. In essence a prayer. So when we wish to God, here is what we sould wish for: Fellowship, Love, and Closeness to God

    WHEN YOU WISH 1 THESSALONIANS 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: What we come to in this passage is the close of a very personal section by the Apostle Paul. These final verses contain a wish. A wish of Paul’s for himself and for the church. We might be able to say that this is Paul’s wish for OUR church! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    Found Faithful In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,917 views

    Relying on God's Spritual weapons will enable us to stay faithful in warfare.

    1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    The Trials Of Life. Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    How to deal with the trials of life.

    So far we have looked at the people and the messengers. • We have seen how they have changed and how Paul and his traveling companions have bonded with the Thessalonians • But we have to keep in mind that has been a while since they have been together • The Thessalonians have been living among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Good News And Pleasant Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of good news and pleasant memories that come from his relationship to his Christian brothers and sisters. 1- Good news and pleasant memories come when faith is working 2- Good news and pleasant memories come when fellowship is en

    INTRO.- ILL.- The New York Times reported this story. For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package Deal, Aug. 19, 2008 BEIJING — Two weeks before leaving to compete in the Olympics, the archer Brady Ellison waded into a pool not far from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ