1 Peter 1:3-9 Basic Principles Regarding Suffering Suffering well is a witness to the unsaved1 Peter 3:15 Suffering well is an encouragement to the savedPhilippians 1:12-14, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Suffering is a part of following Christ1 Thessalonians 3:3 Suffering deepens your faith2 Corinthians 12:7-9, 1 Peter 4:19 General Causes of Suffering We live in a… Continue Reading Changed+Chosen, He’s Still Working On Me
Watch this message on Facebook at https://fb.watch/ctoLrShxyC/ Acts 9:1-8, 26-27 Three Principles for True Change True change is possible for anyone.Verses 1-2 True change involves total surrender.Verses 5-6 True change always begins with one step.Verse 8 Why don’t people change? The fear of an interrupted life.Verses 3-4 The fear of criticism.Verses 26-27 The fear of… Continue Reading Easter 2022
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Watch online at https://fb.watch/ciYUpnpXUg/ 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Six habits of those who are preparing for Christ’s return DON’T QUIT rejoicing.(verse 16)God never gives a command that he does not resource us so that we can obey it. DON’T QUIT praying. (verse 17)Have a continual attitude of prayer. DON’T QUIT thanking.(verse 18)It is spiritually abnormal for… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…There’s Work to Do, Part 2
Watch online at https://fb.watch/c1IvUtUQs4/ 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 How to be found faithful when the Lord appears Honor your spiritual leaders (verses 12-13)• Recognize their efforts• Hold them in high regard Come along side of other Christians (verses 13-15)• Warn those who are idle• Comfort the discouraged (encourage, then instruct)• Help the weak• Be patient with… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…There’s Work to Do, Part 1
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 What Will Happen? The REVEAL of Christ (verse 16) The RESURRECTION of the saints (verse 16) The RAPTURE of the living saints (verse 17) The REUNION – we meet the Lord in the air (Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 11, Revelation 19:7-10, Revelation 22:12)• Rapture = catching up• Second coming = setting up… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…Jesus is Coming! Part 2
Watch online at https://fb.watch/bJyEQ3xNRr/ 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Pursuing purity requires… A conviction that purity is God’s Will (verse 3) Intentional growth in self-control (verse 4) Displaying a pure testimony (verse 5) Realizing that sexual sin is agains God and man (verse 6, 8)
Watch online at https://fb.watch/bJygcgozZ9/ 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 Why are we surprised when we encounter trials? (verses 2-4) Where do our trials come from? (verse 5) How do we manage? (verses 6-8) Practical suggestions about training for hardships. Ask for a training partner. (Ecclesiastes 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, Galatians 6:2) Begin to study the Bible. Depend on… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…When Life is Hard
Watch online at https://fb.watch/bjqgWKirEm/ 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Three things your life needs to be used by God Pure motives (verses 3-4) Gentleness (verses 7-8)Gentleness is the best vehicle for sharing difficult truths Integrity (verse 10)
Watch online at https://fb.watch/bjqcq5RfzP/ 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Don’t quit…because someone is watching! To see if your joy comes and goes (verse 6) To see if Christ really is your passion (verse 9) Faith that works Love that never stops Hope that endures To see if you hold strong to the true gospel (verses 9-10)