Maryville Church of Christ

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope and Holiness Amid Hostility (1 Thessalonians)

Sermon Title: (Part 5) Hope in the Face of Death

Scripture Basis: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

Summary: How we live now is radically changed by what we believe about the future.  To flourish in our faith, we need hope in the face of death.

Sermon Series: Take Flight

Sermon Title: (Part 2) Lift Off

Scripture Basis: Acts 1:8; 2:42; 8:4; 2 Timothy 2:2

Summary: Jesus not only had the perfect message, but he also had the perfect method for making disciples.  The church will be renewed when we dedicate ourselves to restoring his method of making disciples.

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope and Holiness Amid Hostility (1 Thessalonians)

Sermon Title: (Part 4) A Life That Please God

Scripture Basis: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Summary: A Christian's primary desire should be to please God.  But how can this be done?  By centering on developing healthy relationships as you live among others.

Sermon Series: Take Flight

Sermon Title: (Part 1) Flight Plan

Scripture Basis: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Summary: When we restore the Bible's doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, the church provides tools, resources and assistance to equip all members to do ministry and be on mission.  As a result, believers take flight in their faith by becoming self-starting disciples of Jesus.

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope and Holiness Amid Hostility (1 Thessalonians)

Sermon Title: (Part 3) The Reality of the Mission

Scripture Basis: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13

Summary: The lifeblood of the church is its mission.  The church will flourish when we courageously communicate God's message of hope, faith and love to world.

Sermon Series: Practical Grace: How the Gospel Transforms Character

Sermon Title: (Part 5) Practicing God's Presence

Scripture Basis: Ephesians 5:15-20

Summary: The pathway to pursuing holiness is practicing the presence of God and welcoming the Spirit to fill every aspect of your life.

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope and Holiness Amid Hostility (1 Thessalonians)

Sermon Title: (Part 2) Leadership Ignited by Tender Passion

Scripture Basis: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Summary: The church will flourish when its leaders have both passion for the cause and tenderness toward the people they serve.

Sermon Series: Practical Grace: How the Gospel Transforms Character

Sermon Title: (Part 4) Welcoming the Life of God

Scripture Basis: Ephesians 4:25-5:20

Summary: Our hearts react against moral rules by resisting God.  But spiritual principles condition the soil of our hearts to welcome the life-giving presence of God.

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope and Holiness Amid Hostility (1 Thessalonians)

Sermon Title: God's Way to Change the World

Scripture Basis: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Summary: God's mechanism to change the world is the local church.  The church is created out of the world by the gospel and in turn carries the gospel farther into the world.

Sermon Series: Practical Grace: How the Gospel Transforms Character

Sermon Title: (Part 3) Extreme Makeover

Scripture Basis: Ephesians 4:17-24

Summary: People saved by grace have put on a new self.  Spiritual transformation occurs when you allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind.