God Has Called You to Holiness 1. Abstain from sexual immorality 2. Do not reject God 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Sexual purity is a calling in holiness for the Church. Though the world engages in its pagan immorality, Christians are called to possess their vessel = body, as a temple of the Holy Spirit. ~ 1Thessalonians […]

Concern for the Church 1. Concern for Their Faith 2. Concern for Their Afflictions 3. Concern for Their Perseverance 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Praying for the Church 1. Sovereign God Direct Our Way 2. Beloved Lord Increase Our Love 3. Gracious Saviour Establish Our Hearts 1Thessalonians 3:11-13

Standing Fast As a Church 1. A Faithful Ministry 2. A Meaningful Ministry 3. A Joyful Ministry 1Thessalonians 3:1-10

Joy in Genuine Gospel Ministry 1. Joy Eagerly Endeavors 2. Joy Faces Hindrances 3. Joy Focuses on Glory 1Thessalonians 2:13-20

God’s Will for You 1. Be a God-pleaser 2. Be Sanctified 1 Thessalonian 4:1-8 God’s will for you is to be sanctified. This is the process of pursuing holiness where you are maturing into the image of Christ, as more and more sin is mortified and righteousness is brought to life in you. This is […]

Opposition to Gospel Ministry 1. Suffering 2. Persecution 3. Hatred 1Thessalonians 2:10-20 Consider David when he was persecuted by King Saul: twice he had opportunity to end his persecutor’s life, and providence seemed to enable it; but David would not lift his had to commit such sin. Vengeance belongs to the LORD. Patient peaceable endurance […]

Receiving the Word of God 1. The Word of God 2. The Word Effectually Works 1Thessalonians 2:13-20 The most significant testimony of the Holy Spirit at work in you is seen in how the Word of God forms and transforms your life. ~ 1Thessalonians 2:13

A Blameless Gospel Ministry 1. A Godly Conduct 2. A Fatherly Care 3. A Worthy Calling 1Thessalonians 2:10-16 Like Daniel, we ought to have a blamelessness to our lives, such that the only way the world can criticize or take us down is because we are too devoted to the Lord. ~ 1Thessalonians 2:10-12

Genuine Gospel Ministry 1. A Courageous Ministry 2. A Gentle Ministry 3. A Blameless Ministry 1Thessalonians 2:1-12 A genuine gospel ministry needs to be both courageous – “bold in God to speak the gospel of God in much conflict;” and gentle – “just like a nursing mother cherishes her own.” Without both, ministry will compromise […]