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  • Leopoldo Aguilar avatar

    La Flama Del Espiritu Santo

    Contributed by Leopoldo Aguilar on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    El Espíritu Santo es como el fuego del altar en los tiempos del pueblo Hebreo; purifica, consume una vida para dar vida, y da libertad. El fuego del Espíritu Santo debe ser avivado cada mañana con la leña de nuestras debilidades y carnalidades para que co

    LA FLAMA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO 1ª Tes. 5:12-24 Texto Base: No apaguéis al Espíritu (RV); No apaguen el fuego del Espíritu (Dios H. Hoy) Introducción Frase de apertura: El Espíritu Santo no abandona al creyente pero si se puede apagar en la vida del creyente, no es vencido por la carnalidad sino deja ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Functioning In The Community Of Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007
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    how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

    Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Doug Henry avatar

    More Words To Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
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    A ton of instructions for this church that are still relevant for the church today.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions: More Words to Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 I want to take a poll this morning as we get started. How many of you like to talk on the phone? How many of you don’t like talking on the phone? I fall somewhere in the middle of the two extremes – it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encourage On Another

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
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    We are told to encourage each other, 1 Pet 5 tells us we are not alone in our suffering. Paul gives us guidelines for encouragement 1 Thess 5. When we suffer and can encourage others, it goes a long way.

    Encourage one another Encourage ON another…in the faith We all experience trials in life. But we must know that even during these trials, we must remain constant in our faith. And every now and then, we need to be encouraged. And too, many around us, need our encouragement. Peter tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Both Sides Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    Working harmoniously alongside church leaders has its challenges and raises a lot of questions. Fortunately, God does not leave us in the dark! The text before us raises and answers a number of questions about the interaction of church leaders to the c

    Both Sides of Authority (I Thessalonians 5:12-13) 1. It is tough to be in leadership. 2. A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Final Exhortations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007
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    *(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

    EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Three Kinds Of Faith

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007
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    What type of heart should we have to serve God?

    I. A Caring Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. II. A Joyful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, III. A Prayerful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, IV. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    It's A Family Matter Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    8th (last) is series on 1 Thesselonians (8 of 8).

    IT’S A FAMILY MATTER 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 INTRO: Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters; and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the Spirit of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bumper Sticker Theology

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
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    Bumpers stickers say a lot in a few words - so do the Bible verses of First Thessalonians chapter five.

    Bumpers stickers say a lot in a few words. They are easily memorized. They can make us think. Bumper stickers are a lot like these Bible verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - "Be joyful always." This is NOT an invitation to ignore sadness and sorrow. It is rather, an invitation to invite the person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    It's A Family Matter

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    What are the essentials for a happy, thriving church family? How can we make our church more spiritual to the glory of God?

    It’s a Family Matter 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters’ and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Conducto Cristiano

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009
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     | 1,995 views

    ¿ Qué es las cosas esenciales para una próspera familia feliz y de la iglesia? ¿ Cómo podemos hacer nosotros nuestra iglesia más espiritual a la gloria de Dios?

    Conducto cristiano 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introducción El nombre predilecto de Paul para creyentes fue los hermanos. El lo utilizó por lo menos 60 veces en sus cartas y en las dos Epístolas de Thessalonian, él lo utilizó 27 veces. Paul vio la iglesia local como una familia. Cada miembro nació ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Keep Your Focus (Pp)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,204 views

    WE need to keep our focus in the right places as we await the return of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where our focus is supposed to be. • It becomes a challenge for us at times not to stay focused on problems or on what is wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anne Benefield avatar

    Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
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     | 4,923 views

    There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

    Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Abstain From Evil

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 6, 2008
     | 3,649 views

    LEARNING TO REFRAIN FROM EVIL.

    ABSTAIN FROM EVIL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22 INTRO: DECISIONS 1: PERSONAL CHOICES A) EVERYONE HAS AN OPINON B) WE BASE A LOT OF OUR EVERYDAY CHOICES ON WHAT WE BELIEVE OR FEEL PERSONALY C) EX: ELECTION, BIGGEST VOTER TURN OUT IN HISTORY, TWO SIDES, TWO VIEWS, THE VOTE FOR MOST CAME DOWN TO MORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wes Richard avatar

    18 Principles For Church Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 11, 2008
     | 5,438 views

    In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.

    For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren