STILL Waiting for Jesus
THE CHRISTIAN WORK ETHIC
THE CHRISTIAN WORK ETHIC2 Thessalonians 3.6-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 7 Luke 16.11 “So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will trust you with what is genuine?” (csb) Genesis 3.17–19 “… cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you … By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to…
A TIME FOR GOSPEL COURAGE
A TIME FOR GOSPEL COURAGE2 Thessalonians 3.1-5STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 6 GOSPEL COURAGE INCREASES AS WE REALIZE THAT … OUR Prayer FUELS Gospel Advance vv. 1–2 “… pray … that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored … and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men.” (esv) Competing Worldviews: Subjectivism Radical Self-Determination Moralism Pragmatic Material-Spiritualism v. 1 “Finally, brothers, pray for us …” (esv) GOD’S Faithfulness FUELS Our Confidence vv. 2b-3a…
CULTURAL IDENTITY CRISIS
CULTURAL IDENTITY CRISIS2 Thessalonians 2.13-17STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 5 HOW DO CHRISTIANS DEFINE IDENTITY? BY … v. 13 “… we ought always to give thanks to God for you … because God …” (esv) WHAT GOD Has Done For US vv. 13–14 “… we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you … he called you …” (esv) 1 John 4.19 “We love because he first loved us.”…
I WISH WE’D ALL BEEN READY
I WISH WE’D ALL BEEN READY2 Thessalonians 2:1-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 4 vv. 1b–2 “… we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed … that the day of the Lord has come.” (esv) Mark 13.7 “… when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.” (esv) WHAT TIMELINE DO WE NEED? NOW IS THE TIME OF Restraint v. 7…
TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEXT MOMENT
TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEXT MOMENT2 Thessalonians 1.11-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 3 v. 11 “… we always pray for you, that our God may … fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power …” (esv) v. 11 “… that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours …” (niv) TRUSTING GOD’S POWER FOR THE NEXT MOMENT … MAKES US Worthy OF OUR Calling v. 11a “… we always pray ……
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST2 Thessalonians 1:5-10STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 2 OUR Endurance Is Energized BY THE REVELATION OF JESUS … v. 5 “… that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering …” (esv) vv. 4–5 “… your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions … is evidence of the righteous judgment of God …” (esv) REVELATION THAT BRINGS Relief v. 7 “… to grant relief to you who…
THE CHURCH SCORECARD
THE CHURCH SCORECARD2 Thessalonians 1.1-4STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 1 v. 4 “… we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God …” (esv) 1 Samuel 16.7 “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” (esv) LET’S AIM TO SCORE HIGH IN … AN Authentic Connection TO GOD v. 1 “To the church … in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ …” (esv)…