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1 Thessalonians
Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. The No's Of God Are Good
Contributed on May 9, 2008
The no’s of God can lead us into very exciting and fruitful things as we trust in the Lord in all things!
1. (N.O.) No. A very UNPOPULAR WORD for sure. a. No. Not right now. No. It’s not possible. b. No. You can’t have it. No. You can’t go there. No. No. No! c. I know for sure my kids aren’t too excited with that word! 2. And Just thinking about it gets some of you on edge! a. You’re on the ...read more
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2. Go With The Flow Of God's Word
Contributed on May 9, 2008
If we just give out the Word, God’s work will begin.
1. Lots of things happen when a person gets saved, born again. a. He’s made right with GOD… justified. Romans 3.28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. b. He’s under the ongoing change of the Holy Spirit… Sanctified. 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all, ...read more
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3. A True Brother, An Honest Teacher
Contributed on Jun 2, 2008
Ministering among the church with integrity and in sincerity.
1. The church in Thessalonica is new & strong. 2. The leadership is growing, their influence is spreading, and their love is expanding. a. I’m sure it was an exciting time for them. b. In a place where there was no church, now Jesus is turning their lives right side up. c. And with their new ...read more
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4. Sensitive Servanthood
Contributed on Jun 2, 2008
We should to deal with others with skill and grace.
1. “The ability to avoid offense” & “sensitive perception” 2. “a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others.” • That’s how the DICTIONARY DEFINES “TACT” • The ability to deal with others with skill & grace. • The Bible declares: Prov 15.23 A man has joy by ...read more
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5. Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them
Contributed on Jun 2, 2008
Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?
1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more
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6. Abound More & More
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
Let the church be abounding more and more in love!
• APATHY – INDIFFERENCE – UNCONCERNED • Talk about Enemies to every Christian AND destroyers of the church… these will certainly do it! APATHY: AN absence of emotion or enthusiasm! INDIFFERENCE: Not seeming to care about anything. UNCONCERNED: It’s not my problem, my issue. So what! NOTE: ...read more
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7. Death, Dying & The Christian
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
Paul makes it clear that when a believer dies his soul goes to be with the Lord.
1. SERIOUS SUBJECTS. IMPORTANT ISSUES. 2. There are a lot of them in God’s Word • The Bible DOESN’T SHY away from the serious matters in life. • It speaks very openly & candidly of sin & salvation, of money & motives, even of fears and failures. • AND as we open His word, it so quickly cuts ...read more
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8. The Rapture, Our Blessed Hope
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
What is the Rapture?
1. ONE TIME WORDS. There are a lot of them in the Bible. • Words in the Hebrew or the Greek that are only used ONE TIME. • Words like SEAM… in John 19:23. A one timer. • OR UNSPEAKABLE in 2 Corinthians 9.15. A one timer. • But NOT words like LOVE… it’s all over the Bible. • OR GRACE… that’s ...read more
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9. Raptured Before The Great Trib
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
Rapture of the church.
WE KNOW THAT WHEN Jesus gives a command, we want to pay very close attention to it. • We want to make sure we’re obeying it carefully. John 15.10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. • SO AS we keep His ...read more
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10. The Day Of The Lord
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
The Day of the Lord is a painful time, a time of judgment.
1. More than a few men and women have come by promising you and me to reveal the future. a. Come & follow me and I’ll let you know what’s in store for your life. SO Why are they so successful? b. How can people make a living on predicting the future? NOTE: Because man naturally wants to know ...read more
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11. How To Treat Spiritual Leaders
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.
1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more
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12. Final Goodbye
Contributed on Jun 19, 2008
Good byes are rarely easy, but are sometimes necessary.
1. OK, I ADMIT IT, I LOVE AIRPORTS! 2. There is just something about airports that I really enjoy. a. NOW it’s not driving around in circles waiting for someone to come outside and meet me. b. And it’s not waiting for hours because of plane delays c. But there is that glimpse into the lives of ...read more