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Paul Apple
Notes on the New Testament

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Albert Barnes
Notes on the New Testament

Brian Bell
Calvary Chapel, Murrieta

1 Thessalonians 1

1 Thessalonians 2

1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

John Calvin
Commentary

Rich Cathers
Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1-3 Survey
1 Thessalonians 1 In Depth

1 Thessalonians 4-5 Survey

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 In Depth

Thomas Constable
Expository Notes

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Ron Daniels
Study Notes

1 Thessalonians 1

1 Thessalonians 2

1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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PORTRAYING THE FAITH

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10: Exemplary Believers

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12: Effective Witnesses

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16: Faithful Servants

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5: Concerned Friends

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13: Inspirational Christians

PRACTICING THE FAITH
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12: Purpose in Life
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: Hope in the Midst of Grief
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: Alert in Spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28: Guidance in Godliness

Bruce Goettsche
Sermons

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Signs of a Healthy Church

1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Genuine Faith

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 How to be a Faithful Witness

1 Thessalonians 2:8-16 Living a Life That Impacts Others

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Living With the Heart of Jesus

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 A Prayer for All Occasions

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Practical Holiness

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Minding Your Own Business

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 An Encouraging Word

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Living in Light of the Future

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Interpersonal Christianity

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Simple but Difficult Christianity

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Maintaining Spiritual Growth

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Growing Up to Be Like Jesus

Dave Guzik
Commentary Notes

Danny Hall
Sermons

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 A Vital Connection

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 A Receptive Heart
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Persevering Spirit

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 A Deepening Obedience
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 An Expectant Outlook

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 A Confident Engagement
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 A Living Community

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1 Thessalonians 1-3 Sermon Illustrations
1 Thessalonians 4-5 Sermon Illustrations

Hampton Keathley
Exegetical and Devotional Commentary

The Birth and Growth of a Church

1 Thessalonians 1:1 The Salutation

1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 The Commendation and Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 A Compelling Example for Ministry

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 The Commendation and Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 The Concern Expressed

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 The Call to Holiness

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Comfort of His Coming

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Comfort & Challenge Concerning Day of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 The Conduct of the Assembly

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 The Concluding Remarks

Steve Lewis
Study of 1 Thessalonians
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Introduction

1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Being Thankful for Growth in the Gospel

1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Imitating Jesus Even Under Pressure

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 A Minister's Standard of Conduct

1 Thessalonians 2:14-20 A Minister's Heart for His People (Part 1)

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 A Minister's Heart for His People (Part 1)

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Grow in Holiness as God Has Planned

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Resurrection of Church-age Believers

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Reason for the Rapture

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 What Distinguishes Believers from Those in Darkness?

John MacArthur
Sermons
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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Divine Blessing for a Faithful Church - Part 2
1 Thessalonians 2:1-6: Fail-Proof Spiritual Leadership
1 Thessalonians 2:7-9: Parental Pictures of Spiritual Leadership
1 Thessalonians 2:10-12: Parental Pictures of Spiritual Leadership
1 Thessalonians 4:1-3: A Plea for Purity
1 Thessalonians 4:4-8: A Plea for Purity
1 Thessalonians 4:3: Abstaining from Sexual Sin 1
1 Thessalonians 4:3: Abstaining from Sexual Sin 2
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14: What Happens to Christians Who Die-Pt 1
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2: The Day of the Lord 1
1 Thessalonians 5:3: The Day of the Lord 2
1 Thessalonians 5:3: The Day of the Lord 3
1 Thessalonians 5:4-8a: Night People/Day People 1
1 Thessalonians 5:8b-11:Night People/Day People 2
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14: What Happens to Christians Who Die-Pt 1
1 Thessalonians 5:8b-11: What Happens to Christians Who Die-Pt 2
1 Thessalonians 5:12: The Shepherd's Responsibility
1 Thessalonians 5:13: The Sheep's Responsibility
1 Thessalonians 5:14-15: Dealing with Problem People
1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoicing Always
1 Thessalonians 5:17: Praying Unceasingly
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Giving Thanks in Everything
1 Thessalonians 5: 1 9 Not Quenching the Holy Spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:20 Responding to God's Word
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 1
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 2
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 3

Alexander Maclaren
Exposition of 1 Thessalonians
Sermons

1 Thessalonians 1:3 - Faith, Love, Hope and Their Fruits
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - God's Trumpet
1 Thessalonians 2:12 - Walking Worthily
1 Thessalonians 4:9-5:2 - Small Duties and the Great Hope
1 Thessalonians 4:14 - Sleeping Through Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:3 - The Work and Armor of the Children of the Day
1 Thessalonians 5:10 - Waking and Sleeping
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Edification
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Continual Prayer and Its Effect

J Vernon McGee
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