On Power and Persecution (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
I. The Process of Faith: God-Powered transformation (v. 13) II. The Product of Faith: A counter-cultural Life (v.14-16)
Radical Devotion (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)
Three reminders that fuel a radical devotion to Christ: I. A radical love II. A radical transformation III. A radical call
Steadfast (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3)
Three foundational attributes in the steadfast Christian life: I. A faith that works II. A love that labors III. A hope that endures
Hallmarks: Disciples Making Disciples (Matthew 4:19)
I. Trust Jesus wholeheartedly (Follow me…) II. Transformed by Jesus regularly (… I will make you…) III. Live for Jesus daily (… fishers of men.)
The Gospel on Trial (Acts 26)
Four responses to our resurrected Savior
Our Faithful God (Acts 21:27-22:29)
Key Idea: Our God is faithful and provides for us in our weakness. Three ways God is faithful in the midst of difficulties: I. God is faithful to change us II. God is faithful to guide us III. God is faithful to provide for us
Religious Affections (Acts 19:1-20)
Two dangers: I. The Danger of misplaced affections II. The Danger of following Christ
Being Berean (Acts 17:1-15)
The Uniting Power of the Gospel (Acts 16:11-34)
Key Idea: The gospel brings hope in the midst of all situations.
Fuel for Ministry (Acts 14:19-28)
Key Idea: We must be fueled by a high view of God in order to bring the gospel to all nations.