1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 3 Relational Qualities Necessary to Promote Growth in the Church 1. Responding Well to Faithful Leadership 2. Ministering to One Another 3. Pursuing a Sound Spiritual Life
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons on 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Three Declarations To Prepare Our Minds for The Day of the Lord 1. The Certainty Of His Coming – Vss. 1-3 . Amos 5:18, Isaiah 13:6, Ezekiel 30:3, Joel 2:1, Obadiah 1:15, Joel 2:1 . A. Near (Joel 1:15) and Future (Joel 2-3) Fulfillment . B. Definite –…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 . RE: False Teachers – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, Acts 20:3 Three Aspects Of Our Hope To Bring Comfort To Believers Who Grieve 1. The Past Authority Of Our Hope – Vss. 13-14a . There is no ‘soul sleep’…
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 3 Keys To Guarantee Growth As A Believer 1. Seek To Please God By Following His Instructions – Vss. 1-2 . Abound Abundantly – Philippians 3:14, 2 Peter 2:20-21 2. Strive In You Sanctification To Be Holy – Vss. 3-8 . A. In Abstinence From Sexual Immorality . . …
1 Thessalonians 2:17-2:13 Four Desires All Believers Should Have 1. A Desire To Be With One Another . A. Because We Care – Vs. 17 . B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18 . . 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16 . …
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active). . James 1:22-24, 1:21. Spiritual Results. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 …
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Seven Marks of a Faithful Shepherd 1. He preaches boldly – Vss. 1-2 2. He solely aims to please God – Vss. 3-4 3. He is gentle – Vss. 5-7 4. He has a fond affection for them; he invests his whole heart in them. – Vs. 8 5. He lives sacrificially – Vs. 9 6. He sets a…
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thessalonica – Acts 17:2 A healthy church will place their hope in the final work of God, will impact one another and the people around them. 1. Greetings, Prayers and Praise – Vss. 1-2 2. Three Tangible Proofs Which Prove Our Election From God – Vss. 3-10 . A. Vs. 3 – We Have A New Pursuit…
1 Thessalonians 5:11 What is biblical encouragement? It speaks biblical truth to one another and points them to the future glories in Jesus Christ. Therefore: because of – Vs. 1-3 – The Day of the Lord. Joel 2:28-32, Zephaniah 1:14-18, 3:15; Zechariah 13:2Vs. 4-6 – Our change of natureVs. 7-8 – Our change of behaviorVs. 9-10 – Our completely…
1 Thessalonians 5:18 The Lord’s Good Provision Psalm 84:11, Philippians 4:19 The Lord’s Good Plan Romans 8:28 The Lord’s Good Promises Hebrews 13:5-6, 15
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Three Instructions 1. Don’t even flirt with sexual immorality (vs. 3) . Proverbs 7:6-23, Matthew 5:27-30 2. Do exercise regular self-control (vs. 4-5) . Your body is given to you to accomplish God’s purposes, not to satisfy your desires 3. Don’t take advantage of others (vs. 6a) Three reasons to avoid sexual immorality 1. It invites God’s punishment (vs.…
Scripture: I Thessalonians 3:6-13
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; 1 Corinthians 4:20
Scripture: Psalm 62 & 90. Please feel free to contact the church with any questions or concerns. God’s Word has all the answers.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12