------------------------------ Sermons arranged in Bible order, then by scripture text. ------------------------------
First Thessalonians --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What Every Church Should Be (1Thessalonians 1:1-10)
Paul makes a very positive opening statement to the brethren at Thessalonica. PDF
Caring for One Another (1Thessalonians 1:5-8)
Several verses on the Bible teaching of Christians practicing care one for another. PDF PPT
Growing in the Word of God (1Thessalonians 2:3-12)
One of the best ways to get ready for the coming of Christ is to keep maturing and growing. PDF
How to Effectively Preach the Gospel (1Thessalonians 2:5-10)
Paul gives a few suggestion as how to be an effective minister of the gospel. PDF
Be Established (1Thessalonians 3:11-13)
A Christian needs to be firmly established to be ready for the coming of Jesus. PDF
Living to Please God (1Thessalonians 4:1-10)
Sensual lust is now to be replaced by spiritual liberty. PDF
The Comfort of His Coming (1Thessalonians 4:13-18)
The second coming is something to be understood and longer for, not feared. PDF
The Second Coming of Christ--A Fundamental Fact (1Thessalonians 4:13-18)
The second coming is mentioned over 300 times in the NT. PDF
Getting Ready for His Coming (1Thessalonians 5:1-11)
There are many false teachings and un-biblical theories surrounding the return of Jesus. PDF PPT
Support Your Local Elder (1Thessalonians 5:12-23)
Christians can make the Elders' job easier. Paul points out some things that can be done to help the elders carry out their ministry. PDF PPT
"We Urge You, Brethren..." (1Thessalonians 5:14)
The apostle makes 4 requests. Strong churches have these qualities. PDF
The Soul and the Spirit (1Thessalonians 5:15-28)
What are the difference between a person's soul and spirit? PDF
You Must Pass This Test! (1Thessalonians 5:21-23)
From Jerry Jenkins. Eight spiritual tests of those who want to grow spiritually. PDF PPT
The Transformation of the Spirit (1Thessalonians 5:23)
Some thoughts on body, soul, and spirit and God's work in us. PDF
Second Thessalonians ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Praise, a Promise and a Prayer (2Thessalonians 1:1-4)
Paul encourages the Thessalonian brethren. PDF Audio
No Rest for the Wicked (2Thessalonians 1:5-10)
Paul becomes more specific about things to do and not to do in preparation for Christ's coming. PDF
The Man of (Perdition) Sin (2Thessalonians 2:1-17)
A brief look at a most interesting and difficult passage. PDF
The Man of Lawlessness (2Thessalonians 2:7-12)
A difficult chapter. Not for the Thessalonians, but for us. PDF PPT
Religious Traditions (2Thessalonians 2:13-15)
Some good and bad traditions. Yet, the goal is to be right on target with Jesus. PDF
Sanctification in the Spirit (2Thessalonians 2:13-17)
Paul first speaks of salvation, which in turn means sanctification. PDF
Having Confidence in the Lord (2Thessalonians 3:3-9)
Paul speaks of those we can trust and those we can't! PDF
Get Busy! (2Thessalonians 3:7-13)
Paul closes his epistle by again encouraging the Thessalonians to be obedient. PDF