11 sermons preach from 1 Thessalonians 4 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“When the trumpet sounds the dead in Christ shall rise first, and those alive shall be caught up in the air to meet him.”
“Paul's letter urged them to avoid sexual immorality, to love one another sincerely, and to work to earn a living and live to please God.”
A Sunday service sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 urging the congregation to 'comfort and edify one another' — a call to reclaim a village mentality of mutual care, accountability, and practical support amid trials, with exhortations on holiness, discipleship, stewardship, and an invitation to salvation.
“Encouraging them to avoid sexual immorality.”
A Sunday service sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 urging the congregation to 'comfort and edify one another' — a call to reclaim a village mentality of mutual care, accountability, and practical support amid trials, with exhortations on holiness, discipleship, stewardship, and an invitation to salvation.
“To continue to live their lives pure, free from immorality; control your body in holiness and honor, not in passion or lust; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter.”
A Sunday service sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 urging the congregation to 'comfort and edify one another' — a call to reclaim a village mentality of mutual care, accountability, and practical support amid trials, with exhortations on holiness, discipleship, stewardship, and an invitation to salvation.
“To make it your ambition to work and earn a living; live to please God.”
A Sunday service sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 urging the congregation to 'comfort and edify one another' — a call to reclaim a village mentality of mutual care, accountability, and practical support amid trials, with exhortations on holiness, discipleship, stewardship, and an invitation to salvation.
“But I do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are falling asleep... therefore comfort one another with these words.”
A celebratory homegoing service for Victoria Getfield that combined worship, scripture readings, family tributes and a sermonette emphasizing hope in the resurrection, a life of faithful devotion, and a call to walk with God. The program highlighted Victoria's generosity, prayer life, migration story, entrepreneurial work, caregiving relationships, and the family's need for unity and strength.
“He encouraged them that when death came they should not mourn like non-believers, for there is another place for believers.”
A Sunday service sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 urging the congregation to 'comfort and edify one another' — a call to reclaim a village mentality of mutual care, accountability, and practical support amid trials, with exhortations on holiness, discipleship, stewardship, and an invitation to salvation.
“But if we believe that Jesus died and rose again... the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we who are alive shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”
Sermon teaching on the condition of the world across three eras—past, present, and future—calling Christians to recognize signs of moral and spiritual decline, to be prepared for the coming tribulation and rapture, and to ensure salvation through the full gospel (Christ's death, burial and resurrection), repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“We are not mourning as if we have no hope.”
A homegoing service for Deacon Lebert Wint emphasizing mourning with hope, celebration of a quiet life of faithful service, Scripture and hymns of assurance, multiple tributes from clergy and family, a clear Gospel invitation, and final committal instructions.
“I do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.”
Sermon teaching on the condition of the world across three eras—past, present, and future—calling Christians to recognize signs of moral and spiritual decline, to be prepared for the coming tribulation and rapture, and to ensure salvation through the full gospel (Christ's death, burial and resurrection), repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“When the trumpet sounds the dead in Christ shall rise first, and those alive shall be caught up in the air to meet him.”
Pastor Willie Lee Young Jr. preaches that the gospel alone is sufficient—ready to be proclaimed, never to be ashamed of, and powerful to save—calling the congregation to trust Jesus' finished work, pursue holiness, invite missing members, and respond in salvation, restored fellowship, or membership.
“Paraphrase: "the dead in Christ shall rise" (the resurrection of believers).”
Pastor Lonnell Williams preaches from John 4 (the woman at the well) to call believers back to urgent, honest evangelism: drop the jar of shame, testify from your real story, and simply say 'Come see'—you don't have to be perfect or close the deal, just point people to Jesus.
“The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and the trump of God; the dead in Christ shall rise.”
A homegoing service for Jason (JJ) Samuels Jr. combining eulogies, prayers, hymns and a pastoral sermon. Speakers celebrated JJ's life and tech gifts, offered comfort to the family, and the pastor used the Rich Man and Lazarus story to warn of eternal consequences while calling listeners to repentance and readiness for Christ.
““The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ shall rise.””
A Mission Sunday service combining mission reports and outreach updates, worship exhortation, a baby blessing and parenting charge, a stewardship/tithes reading, and a sermon on the Prodigal Son calling for repentance, restoration, and active evangelism — concluding with an altar call and a grief announcement for a member's loss.
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““Because if we die now, the dead in Christ shall rise first.””
A lively Sunday service centered on drawing near to God through praise, trusting in God's keeping mercy, and the preacher's message that those who truly know and trust the one God are 'doing well'—with calls to repentance, baptism, giving, and altar prayer.
“Those that are alive and remain shall be caught up in the air to meet him.”
Pastor Paul Owens proclaims the good news of the resurrection: Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin, death, Satan, and the power of the grave. The empty tomb is presented as the decisive evidence that Jesus is alive, that sins are forgiven, and that believers have living hope, freedom, and a future resurrection. The sermon calls listeners to embrace the resurrection's power — repent, receive forgiveness, and break free from 'death structures' that limit God’s purpose in their lives.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.