The End

Sermon 32

Matthew 24:42 NASB

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NASB

Romans 12:1 NASB

2 Corinthians 5:7-9 NASB

Hebrews 12:3 NASB

2 Thessalonians 3:13-16 NASB

II. Always follow the examples of leaders, as they follow Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 3:17-18 NASB

I. God’s plan to use “who you are” is essential in the end.

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1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NASB

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 NASB

1 Peter 2:21 NASB

John 15:12-13 NASB

Galatians 5:13 NASB

1 Corinthians 12:15-18 NASB

Ephesians 4:1-16 NASB

Romans 12:4-6 NASB

Matthew 24:46 NASB

II. God’s grace is essential for us in the end.

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1 Corinthians 15:10 NASB

James 4:1-10 NASB

2 Corinthians 9:8 NASB

Don’t seek to do what’s comfortable, or affordable, seek to do what’s obedient.

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1 Peter 4:7-11 NASB

Matthew 24:37-39 NASB

The End

Sermon 31

2 Thessalonians 3:6 ESV

1 Thessalonians 5:14 ESV

Indicators of Idleness:

1. Someone who isn’t diligent in their earthly responsibilities.

1 Timothy 5:8

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2. Someone who isn’t contributing to the necessity of the saints.

Romans 12:13

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3. Someone who isn’t taking the commands of God and spiritual responsibility, in the body of Christ, seriously.

1 Corinthians 12:1-27

John 14:15 NASB

John 14:21 NASB

Matthew 24:42 NASB

I. Avoid the idle and disobedient.

The End

Sermon 30

1 John 2:15-17 NASB

Philippians 3:20 NASB

Colossians 3:1-2 NASB

2 Corinthians 5:20 NASB

Hebrews 11:13 NASB

2 Thessalonians 3:5 NASB

1 Thessalonians 1:3 NASB

2 Thessalonians 1:4 NASB

1 Thessalonians 3:11 NASB

II. We need the clutter cleared so the steadfastness of Christ in our lives is unimpeded.

John 10:25-29 NASB

John 14:22-24 NASB

Philippians 2:5-11 NASB

Hebrews 4:15 NASB

Hebrews 12:1-3 NASB

John 4:34 NASB

1 Corinthians 15:56-58 NASB

James 1:22 NASB

Matthew 24:13 NASB

Matthew 25:23 NASB

Our Life Together (A Call to Fellowship)

Acts 2:42

I. The problem of self-centeredness.

Romans 8:8

James 3:16

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

II. A fellowship free from self-centeredness.

1 Peter 4:9

1 Corinthians 12:26

James 5:16

Colossians 3:16

Galatians 5:13

Acts 2:42-47

Acts 11:27-30

2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Romans 15:26

Mark 12:28-34

III. Use your home to extend opportunity for fellowship.

"If our "fellowship" is limited to what takes place at the church building, what fellowship we have will be shallow at best!"

1 Peter 4:9-10

James 1:27

The End

Sermon 29

2 Thessalonians 3:5 NASB

Colossians 3:1-3 NASB

Acts 1:8 NASB

Acts 1:14-15 NASB

Acts 14:6 NASB

I. We need the clutter cleared so our Love for God, and the Love of God, is unimpeded.

1 John 5:1 NASB

Acts 4:12 NASB

John 12:49 NASB

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NASB

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NASB

1 John 4:19 NASB

Romans 5:5 NASB

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NASB

The End

Sermon 28

2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 NASB

1 Thessalonians 5:25 NASB

Colossians 4:2-4 NASB

I. The fortitude of God's word to transform lives in the midst of perversion and wickedness is still real.

2 Timothy 3:1-7 ESV

2 Corinthians 4:1-13 NASB

As the culture declines morally, the word of God must be (all the more) spoken boldly.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 NASB

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NASB

Ephesians 6:10 NASB

Hebrews 4:12-16 NASB

Romans 1:11-17 NASB

2 Thessalonians 3:3-4 NASB

II. The faithfulness of God to strengthen and protect is an enabling factor for ours.

Hebrews 10:24-25 NASB

1 Thessalonians 5:11 NASB

Romans 14:19 NASB

Romans 15:14 NASB

Colossians 3:16 NASB

1 Thessalonians 5:24 NASB

2 Timothy 1:12 NASB

Hebrews 13:8 NASB

Psalm 36:5 NASB

Lamentations 3:22-23 NASB

Psalm 77:1-15 NASB

The End

Sermon 27

Galatians 1:6 NASB

Revelation 2:1-7 NASB

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NASB

John 14:15 NASB

Romans 10:17 NASB

1 Timothy 3:15 NKJV

Jude 3 NASB

1 Peter 3:15 NASB

Ephesians 6:10-18 NASB

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NASB

II. We need strong hearts and God's comfort for the work ahead.

Romans 5:5 NASB

The End

Sermon 26

2 Thessalonians 2:14-15 NASB

Mark 7:6-13 NASB

Galatians 1:1-14 NASB

1 Corinthians 11:2 NASB

2 Peter 3:10-18 NASB

2 Timothy 4:1-5 NASB

Ephesians 4:11-16 NASB

I. We need to stand firm and hold to Bible tradition.

The End

Sermon 25

Jude 24-25

Galatians 5:13 NASB

Romans 6:11-18 NASB

1 John 1:8-10 NASB

1 Peter 1:15-16 NASB

Psalm 40:8 NASB

Ezekiel 11:19 NASB

Romans 7:22 NASB

Hebrews 8:10 NASB

1 Corinthians 10:23 NASB

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

I. The Glory of Christ is True Gain.

Romans 8:29 NASB

Philippians 3:7-8 NASB

Matthew 6:33 NASB

Matthew 6:24 NASB

Proverbs 3:9-10 NASB

Colossians 3:1-3 NASB

James 1:17 NASB

The End

Sermon 24

Jude 24-25 ESV

2 Thessalonians 2:6-12 NASB

2 Thessalonians 2:7 NASB & ESV

1 John 2:18 NASB

"but the one who now holds it (the mystery of lawlessness) back will continue to do so till he (the man of lawlessness) is brought out from the midst/middle."

"but the one who now holds it (the mystery of lawlessness) back will continue to do so till he (the one holding the mystery back) is brought out from the midst/middle."

Literal: For the mystery already is working of lawlessness; only (there is) he who restrains at present (now) until out of (the) midst/middle he be (gone).

I. Remember God's Timing is Always Perfect.

2 Thessalonians 2:8-12 NASB

2 Thessalonians 2:8 NASB

II. Remember Jesus's Return is About Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:7 NASB

2 Thessalonians 2:9 NASB

Matthew 24:24 NASB

Satan is behind it (v. 9a).

The power of the lawless one is displayed in "counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders." (v. 9b).

The powerful deeds of the lawless one deceive those who are perishing (v. 10).

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 NASB