Do Not Grow Weary - 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Message 1 - Comfort in Our Conversion - 1 Thess. 1:1-10.
(DON'T MISS THE INTRO FOR THIS SERIES: Intro to 1 & 2 Thessalonians.)
Here is the outline for this sermon:
I. The Proof of Election – vs. 2-4
A. Election – John 1:13; Acts 13:48; Rom. 9:15-16; Eph. 1:4-5 B. Faith, Hope, and Love – Rom. 5:2-5; 1 Cor. 13:13
1. Work of Faith – faith that works – James 2:26 (belief/behavior) 2. Labor of Love – out of love, working to the point of weariness 3. Patience of Hope – endurance inspired by hope
II. The Power of Preaching – vs. 5
A. In Word – Rom. 10:13-17; 1 Cor. 1:21 B. In Power – Isa. 55:10-11; Rom. 1:15-16 C. In the Holy Spirit – 1 Cor. 2:4-5 D. In Assurance (with conviction) – Matt. 18:3; 2 Tim. 3:14; Heb. 6:11 E. By Qualified Preachers – 1 Cor. 9:27; 2 Cor. 1:12
III. The Proceeds of Faith – vs. 6-7
A. Following the Lord – 1 Cor. 11:1 B. Receiving the Word (in affliction and joy) – Matt 13:23; John 17:8; John 10:26-27 C. Exemplifying the Gospel – 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Peter 2:20-21
IV. The Progression of Conversion – vs. 8-10
A. Confession and Profession – the Word is Sounded Forth B. Conversion – Psa. 19:7; Acts 3:19-21
1. Faith – believing the Word 2. Repentance – turned to God from idols
C. Expectation – waiting for His Son
1. From Heaven – Eph. 1:19-21 2. Who was Raised from the Dead – Rom. 6:4 3. Who Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come – Rom. 1:18; 5:9
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...