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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

    Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questions For The Sleeping

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

    Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,019 views

    This message takes a look at the Day of the Lord and it’s meaning primarily to the believer.

    The Day of the Lord I Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. The Uncertainty and the Certainty (v. 1-3) A. For the believer, there is no need to know the exact time of the Day of the Lord. (v.1) There are a few reasons for this. 1. It will not affect you (I Thes. 5:9) 2. Jesus took our wrath and judgment if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pack Your Bags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    We are to always be ready for the coming of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th grade. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,166 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    While You're Waiting

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

    A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Awake And Sober

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    According to Paul, Christians are to live constantly aware of the return of Christ Jesus.

    Awake and Sober – I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Intro: First the tsunami, then hurricanes, now unrest in France and bombings in the Middle East. In Luke 21:25 it says, “there will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. . . Nations will be in anguish and perplexity . . “ before Jesus comes. That must ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Commitment To Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 1,066 ratings
     | 261,889 views

    We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Earthly Good Of Being Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    It does have some earthly good to be heavenly minded!

    “The Earthly Good of Being Heavenly Minded” Living with the Reality of Heaven and Hell Series I Thessalonians 5:1-11 (verses taken from NKJV unless noted) Wakelee Church ~ October 10, 2004 Theme: It does have some earthly good to be heavenly minded. Introduction - What if our faith didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Never Say "Good Night"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

    January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Let The Worshippers Arise!

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    It is time for the sleeping Children of God to wake up

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sin Of Thanklessness

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,453 views

    Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Work For The Night Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 51,509 views

    Because the "night is coming" we should be working the works of Jesus while we still can.

    Intro: To get a picture of what Jesus may be saying in this verse, I picture a hard working farmer in days before modern farm machinery. He rose up early each day in order to be in the field before "first light" to take productive advantage of every minute of daylight in cultivating his crop for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Anderson avatar

    Spiritual Somnambulism Or Living On Tiptoe?

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    God calls us and empowers us to be wide awake workers giving all for His Kingdom.

     Sermon: "Living on Tiptoe" Rev. Anderson Mark 13:32-27 1 Thes. 5:1-11 + + + The King is Coming! Here again the words of the coming King: “What I say to you, I say to everyone: ’Watch!’" (Mark 13:37 NIV) I’m about to say a word, and I want you to see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran