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This introduction to 2nd Thessalonians describes the place, the history, and second missionary travels.
2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 1 A. Introduction: a. The Christians in Thessalonica were grateful to God for Paul's first letter, but it did not immediately solve all their problems. In fact, the persecution grew worse and some believers thought they were living in the time of the Tribulation. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1
Denomination: Pentecostal
An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.
2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon on peace from 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Sermon for 4/7/2002 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Introduction: Consider the sad story of Wilmer McLean. Prior to the Civil War, McLean owned a house on the Bull Run in Northern Virginia. In 1861, during action at Manassas, an artillery shell fell down McLean’s chimney and into a stew being prepared for ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
4th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."
1 Thes 4:13-18 Illustration: Thanks for the Memos from NPR’s show “What do You Know.” Usually these memos contain quite a bit of confusion (http://www.notmuch.com/Features/Memos for examples) The occaision of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians is a bit of confusion about the Lord’s return—they ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
8th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."
Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray once informed a man who had appeared before him in a lower court and had escaped conviction on a technicality, "I know that you are guilty and you know it, and I wish you to remember that one day you will stand before a better and wiser Judge, and that there you ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Paul speaks of his love to come, but must send Timothy instead.
I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 THE MODEL CHURCH I. INTRODUCTION It is obvious from the nature of the writing that the apostle Paul had very deep feelings for the individuals with whom he had shared the gospel. He was concerned with their spiritual welfare. This great pastor of churches held them ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 2:17
Jesus is coming don't be like some of those folks in Thessalonica they were idle.
“Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 1. Jesus is coming - am I ready?" • It’s the most important question that must be answered • The answer is either yes I am, I am not sure, an absolute no. • To be ready, of course, requires salvation. Do I know Jesus Christ as my personal Savior? ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Denomination: United Methodist
To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted
This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Outline of the book of 1 Thessalonians
THE TEACHINGS OF THESSALONIANS I. The End Times – Last days . 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 2:19; 3:11-13; 4:13-5:11; 5:23 . 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:1-12 II. The Emotions – Passion of a pastor, don’t lose joy& hope . 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5; 2:7-8, 11-12, 17-18; 3:1-10; 4:1-8 . 2 ...read more
Hell was prepared for the devil and his angels. And when each of us is born, we inherit a little bit of the devil in each of us. It's called sin.
INTRODUCTION One of the most popular patriotic songs is “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Many people don’t realize it comes from the War Between the States. It was actually written to be a recruitment song for the Union Forces. Of course, the favorite song of the Confederate ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
The truth is, sometimes committed Christians stumble and fall into sin. The Bible reads like a Who’s Who of spiritual failures. Abraham was a liar; Moses was a murderer; David committed adultery and murder; Peter denied the Lord three times.
INTRODUCTION This is the 28th message in this series called “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” As we come to the end of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, let’s review what we’ve learned. The main theme of these two letters is that Jesus Christ is coming ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18
An exposition of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 with particular focus on the characteristics of the man of lawlessness
When is Jesus coming back? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 In 2000 a movie came out called “Left Behind”. This movie was based upon Tim LaHaye’s very popular, fictional series entitled “Left Behind”. For those of you that don’t know, Tim LaHaye writes fictional stories about the end times and the return ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
This is the 2nd sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.
Series: Continued Encouragement [#2] GOD IS IN CHARGE 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Introduction: This was a Church worth bragging about. This Church was being persecuted on a regular basis, yet they continued on faithfully. The evidence of this, was how they allowed God to lead regardless of the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12
The record of the Thessalonian church being established can be found in Acts 17:1-9.
This church was established on Paul’s second missionary journey. It was when Paul and Silas had just left Philippi and passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia to arrive at Thessalonica. Many of the people who heard Paul preach came to believe in the gospel that he preached. The unbelieving Jews ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
The story is told of a general council that was held.
They wanted to figure out at way to outsmart their enemy, the cat. Many suggestions were made. Then one young mouse suggested, “Since we all agree that our chief danger consists in the sly and treacherous manner in which the enemy approaches us. I venture propose that a small bell be procured ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
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