St Matthews Anglican Church 6pm Sermons

20241124 6PMp DT Some final exhortations to the Thessalonians


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20241124 6PMpDT Some final exhortations

Many exhortations, but 3 to be considered here:

Respect your leaders: But respect is to be earned, not just demanded. It is correct that leaders should be respected, because of their good leadership.

Be patient, with everyone.  Compassionate, slow to anger.  Patience is a characteristic of God.  Paul urges Christians in many places in his letters to be patient.  With this comes the work of God’s Spirit.  We may be called on for “forbearance”. 

Rejoice always, for this is God’s will for you.  We may find joy in many events in our lives. But particularly, joy is linked to the character of God.  we may find joy in  …  The disciples were overjoyed  when they saw the risen Lord. The message of the angels to the shepherds when Jesus was born, was one of “joy to all people”. 

Speaker: David Tyndall.

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