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Living With A View To The Future
Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 27, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. The Measure Of Success
Contributed on Sep 27, 2009
Looks at how Paul measured success in 1 THessalonians 2
The Measure of Success 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 How do you measure success and failure? (v.2: 1) Measure success by your faithfulness to God (v. 2:2-6a) Measure success by your dealings with people (v. 2:6b-12) Treat them gently (v. 2:6b-7) Treat them in love (v. 2:8-9) Treat them ...read more
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2. Believing The Word Of God
Contributed on Oct 4, 2009
Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.
Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … ...read more
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3. A Life Of Ministry
Contributed on Oct 11, 2009
Looks at what Paul experienced as He ministered to the Thessalonians and what we can expect as we live a life of ministry to others
A Life of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Life of Ministry affects us Emotionally (v. 2:17-20) A Life of Ministry brings Challenges (v. 3:1-5) A Life of Ministry brings Joy to our Life (v. 3:6-10) A Life of Ministry Relies on the Lord (v. 3:11-13) Introduction Slide I want to ask a ...read more
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4. What To Expect When Jesus Returns
Contributed on Oct 26, 2009
Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us ...read more
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5. The Day Of The Lord
Contributed on Nov 1, 2009
Looks at the coming Day of the Lord and what it is and when it occurs in relationship to the Rapture and how Christians should be living in light of being rescued from this day of wrath.
The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 What is the Day of the Lord? The Day of the Lord is a Day of Judgment The Day of the Lord is a Day of Wrath The Day of the Lord is a Period of Time When is the Day of the Lord? The Date of the Day of the Lord is unknown The time of the Day of ...read more
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6. As The Church Waits For Christ, What Should We Be Doing?
Contributed on Nov 8, 2009
Looks at Paul’s directives at the end of His first letter to the Thessalonians
Living with a View to the Future… While the Church waits for Christ, What should we be doing? Leaders should Labor for the church Lead the church Admonish those in the church The Church should Acknowledge leaders Esteem leaders Everyone should Warn the Wayward – Warn those who are ...read more
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7. Disciplines For Discipleship
Contributed on Nov 16, 2009
Looks at Paul’s closing to the first letter to the Thessalonians
Disciplines of Discipleship 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Be Joyful Be Prayerful Be thankful Fan into Flame the zeal of the Spirit Heed the Word of God Test the Truthfulness of Teaching Focus on that which is Good Avoid that which is Evil Slide Introduction Knowing God’s will. It is ...read more