‘Tis the Season to Share (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Key Idea: Our sharing of the gospel is made beautiful when we share our lives. What does it look like to share your life in a way that adorns the gospel?
Men’s Breakfast (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
Marks of a Steadfast Life (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28)
Three marks of a steadfast and faithful life in Christ: I. A life of dependence II. A life of community III. A life of learning
Belonging: Sanctification (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
Sanctification Defined: A work of God in man that makes us more and more free from sin and more like Christ in our lives. A term that’s closely related and sometimes used synonymously with the word holiness. Key Idea: We can be encouraged that God is changing our hearts and lives to be more […]
Holding to the Truth (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22)
Due to technical difficulties the first few minutes of this message are unavailable. Key Idea: We are encouraged to cultivate hearts that receive godly words for the sake of our Christ-likeness.
Your God-honoring Spiritual Habits (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Key Idea: 3 habitual action you make in your heart to obey God’s will I. Rejoice always (v. 16) II. Pray without ceasing (v. 17) III. Give thanks in all circumstances (v. 18)
Living with Hope (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
Key Idea: The Day of the Lord challenges believers to live with hope in the present.
Hope in the Return (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
Key Idea: We have an eternal hope in the future that allows us to live steadfast and faithful lives in the present.
Distinct: In Light of Death (1 Thessalonians 4:13-15)
I. Realize the Christian’s View of Death is different than an unbeliever’s (v. 13) II. Realize the Christian’s Death is transformed by Christ’s Death (v. 14) III. Realize the hope in a Christian’s Death (v. 15)
Distinct (Part II): At Work (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)
Key Idea: Living distinct lives that please God requires focused and purposeful love for others. Four priorities as a way of loving others: I. Godly Discontentment: Increase in Love II. Quite Ambition: Lead a Quiet Life III. Worry About Yourself: Mind Your Own Business IV. Work Diligently: Work with Your Hands
