Category: 1 Thessalonians

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 11: Healthy Church

    1 Thessalonians 5:14-28Healthy ChurchI. Respect Imperfect LeadersII. Care for the Difficult    a. The Unruly get Admonished    b. The Faint-Hearted Get Encouraged    c. The Weak Get HelpedJames 5:14    d. The Wearisome Get PatienceRomans 12:19-21    e. The …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 10: Of Shepherds and Sheep

      Of Shepherds and Sheep 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 I. The Responsibilities of Good Shepherds    A. Work Hard 1 Thessalonians 2:9 James 3:1 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Ephesians 4:11-12 2 Timothy 2:2     B. Exercise Authority Hebrews 13:17 Mark 10:42-44…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 9: Redemptive Conversations

    Redemptive Conversations 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. Remind   1. It’s Secret Matthew 25:36 2. It’s Sudden Luke 17:26-30 3. It’s Severe II. Redirect 1 John 1:5-7 Matthew 5:14-16 Philippians 2:14-15 Romans 13:12-14 Galatians 5:7 III. Reassure 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Romans 8:1…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 8: Hope

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hope I. Don’t Be Misinformed About Sleep Matthew 22:31-32 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Philippians 1:21-24 II. Don’t Minimize the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 John 14:1-3 III. Don’t Miscalculate the Order 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 John 12:36-39a John 6:44 Hebrews …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 7: Kingdom Living

    1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Kingdom Living 1. Live Love John 13:34-35 1 Peter 4:8 ‘Fervent’ – to stretch out or strain like a horse that is in full gallop and straining with all his might. 1 John 4:7-8 1 John 3:18…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 6: God’s Will = My Purity

     1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God’s Will = My Purity I. The Battle for Purity Hebrews 12:14 II. The Call to Purity 1 Peter 1:14-16 Jeremiah 6:15 Jeremiah 6:16-19 Psalm 33:12 III. The Warning of Impurity Hebrews 13:4 1 Corinthians 6:18 Colossians …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 5: Timothy’s Report

    1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Timothy’s Report I. Paul’s Perspective Before the Report    A. He Considered the Source Romans 8:1 James 3:14-16 Ephesians 6:11-12a    B. He Communicated Praise    C. He Sacrificed Good for Best    D. He Warned Them Beforehand II. Paul’s Encouragement…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 4: A Church of the Word

    1 Thessalonians 2:13-16…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 3: Of Main Things and Vain Things

    1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Of Main Things and Vain Things I. Living Without Regret II. Paul Lived for Main Things 2 Corinthians 5:9 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 III. Others Live for Vain Things IV. Living to Make an Impact 1. Share Your …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 2: Commendations for a Good Church

    Commendations for a Good Church 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 3 John 1:4 Hebrews 13:17 1 Thessalonians 2:13 1. Thankfulness 2. Faith 2 Corinthians 13:5 Matthew 7:22-23 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 3. Love 4. Hope…