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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

    1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benediction-Anticipation Of Complete Sanctification

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,031 views

    A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1.

    A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1. Agent -- God Himself = the God of Peace 2. Scope -- "entirely" a. spirit b. soul c. body 3. Description a. "sanctify" b. "preserved" "complete" "without blame" 4. Timeframe -- "at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" B. Assurance of Complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stop The Snooze

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

    “Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent Iii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 12,074 views

    Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

    Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

    December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Holy Is Holiness?

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    The many ideas on holiness lead to the misconception that it is unattainable here on Earth.

    How Holy Is Holiness? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Rob Thomas has always been motivated more by recess, than by any other of his classes. For an hour one day when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be done ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Addition Through Subtraction

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,321 views

    A Holiness message that tells how God wants to add so much to our lives, if we will give him all that we have.

    Addition through Subtraction Pastor Glenn Newton 2-5-00 Text: Titus 2:11-14 “ For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Do I Know That I Am Sactified?

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    Entire Sanctification & its attributes.

    "How Do I Know that I am Sanctified?" (1 Thess. 5:23-24 & 1 Thess. 4:7) Did you know that the author of Amazing Grace (John Newton), prior to his conversion, years as a pastor and theologian had sunk very low in his life. Early on in his life, Mr. Newton stole away on a ship, where he was found ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Knowing Where The Land Mines Are Buried Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    If you’re going to climb a mountain like "life" you need some tools...some handles.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor January 11, 2004 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 (NIV) We are about to begin a series of four messages on "Life Handles" taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 2 Thessalonians 3:5. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sanctify Us Lord

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    Has anyone seen Jesus in you lately? No one has said anything? Hm! Something is wrong.

    SANCTIFY US LORD I want to briefly define Christ like character. 1 Thess 5:11-27 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Healthy Attitudes For A Spiritual Community Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,598 views

    Expository sermon dealing with attitudes toward one another, circumstances, and the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Clip from movie "Ice Age" illustrates attutudes toward one another.

    Healthy Attitudes for a Spiritual Community I Thessalonians 5:11-28[1] 11-14-04 Intro If you had only one minute to tell someone how to help their church be healthy and spiritually vibrant, what would you say? What issues would you address? What would you tell them to do—with only one minute ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Effective Christian Walk

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Keeping Focus on the Mission

    1. QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT • Quench means to: “extinguish” or “suppress” “to cool” • In our soul the Holy Spirit is represented by fire • Quenching the Spirit takes place when we do not allow the fullness of the Spirit in our lives • How do we quench the Spirit? a. Being out of the will of God b. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Ready To Go! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    Are you anxiously waiting at the gate for the Rapture - or sleeping in your seat? Paul gives us some practical advise for how to stay alert and ready to board!

    I like to watch people in airports. These days you have to arrive a week before your scheduled departure to make it through parking, hauling your baggage passed the porters, figuring out the new computer check in system - then see the security line snake around the block, waiting for lattes. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Christian's Labor - 6 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    This is the last part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

    “THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 6 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:22-24 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Sanctified Through And Through

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    An expostion of 1 Thess 5:24-25--the call to holy living.

    Sanctified-Through and Through 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: For several months we have closed our evening services with the benediction that ends 1 Thessalonians. Tonight I want to use that passage as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ