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

Introduction To The Book of 1 Thessalonians

Introduction

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Background

Acts 17:1-7

Acts 17:10

Luke 6:26

1 Thessalonians 3:5

2 Timothy 2:2

1 Thessalonians 4:9

1. A Good Church Loves One Another

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

2. A Good Church Has a Simple Faith

John 10:27-30…

Becoming A People Of Praise

I. The Hands of Praise – YADAH

Yadah: To revere or worship with extended hands. To hold out the hands. To throw a stone or arrow.

Psalm 67:3

II. The Exclamation of Praise – HALAL

Halal: To boast. To rave. To shine. …

Joy to the World

Psalm 98

Psalm 98:4-9

Titus 2:11-13

Revelation 19:11-16

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And heaven and nature sing

Psalm 98:7-8

Observation 1: When He Returns, All

O Come All Ye Faithful

O Come All Ye Faithful

Luke 2:8-16

I. The Circumstances Surrounding His Birth

Luke 2:8-16

II. The Timing of His Birth

Galatians 4:4-5

Matthew 15:8-9

III. The Impossibility of His Birth

Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 7:14

IV. The Intention of His …

SOLA Part 6: To the Glory of God Alone

SOLA – Part 6 (Soli Deo Gloria)

To the Glory of God Alone

Isaiah 6:3

Psalm 19:1a

I. The Definition

“The Glory of God is the character and beauty of God unveiled.” ~ Brad Bigney

Philippians 1:29

Philippians 2:5-8

Philippians …

SOLA Part 5: Faith Alone

SOLA FIDE – By Faith Alone
Christmas Video right before the sermon.
Sola Fide – By Faith Alone
I. COUNTED As Righteous
Romans 1:8-17
James 2:21-23
II. Faith Affects LIVING
Romans 6:1-11
Hebrews 11:1
III. Spiritual IDENTITY Crisis
Romans 5:1-2

SOLA Part 4: Grace Alone

SOLA – Part 4 (Grace Alone)
Ephesians 2:8-9; James 2:14-26

The Hopelessness of Meriting Grace

Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 11:6
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
Luke 18:9-14

II. The Sanctifying Work of Saving Grace

James 1:26
James 1:21
Titus 2:11-12
Romans 4:1-3…

SOLA Part 3: Christ Alone

Solus Christus (Christ Alone)

Romans 5:17-18; Matthew 21:1-16

Galatians 2:21

Romans 5:1

Romans 5:8-9

Romans 5:18-19

I. A Sinner Named Adam

Romans 5:17

Jeremiah 17:9

II. A Savior Named Jesus

1. The Humble King

2. The High Priest

3. The