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…
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 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 …