THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS
THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS Introduction Christmas is the largest celebration in the world today! Christmas is still Good News today because: A. IT’S NEWS OF GREAT JOY TO THE WORLD (v.10) “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” B. IT’S NEWS ABOUT THE GLORIOUS SAVIOUR […]
LIVING HEAVEN-BOUND
LIVING HEAVEN-BOUND Introduction How does living heaven-bound change the way we follow Jesus now? A. WE LATCH ON TO WHAT’S TRUE INSTEAD OF WHAT’S TRENDING B. WE LABOUR FOR GOSPEL ADVANCEMENT INSTEAD OF PERSONAL FULFILMENT Conclusion
Hope and Purpose
Hope and Purpose Introduction Living in challenging times … A. BRING HOPE TO THE COMMUNITY (vv.4-7) B. BELIEVE THAT GOD’S PURPOSE WILL BE FULFILLED IN HIS PERFECT TIMING (vv.8-11) Conclusion
Staying Strong in the Storm
STAYING STRONG IN THE STORM Introduction 1. Final words are important … 2. Two Essential Principles for Staying Strong in the Storm: A. DON’T LOSE HEART – KEEP AT IT! (v.13) 1. “Do not grow weary in doing good…” 2. Four Presuppositions in this verse… B. DON’T LOSE FOCUS – ANCHOR IN IT! (vv.14-17) 1. […]
Working God’s Way
Working God’s Way Introduction A. MOVING FROM THE CLOCK TO THE COMPASS (v.10) B. MOVING FROM BUSYNESS TO BLESSING (vv.11-12) Conclusion
Live Life Intentionally
Live Life Intentionally Introduction How do we live intentionally? 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9 shows two ways to live life intentionally: A. AVOID THE IDLERS (v.6) “… keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.” B. IMITATE THE INDUSTRIOUS (vv.7-9)“For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate […]
Our Confidence in the Battle
Our Confidence in the Battle Introduction The spiritual warfare is real! A. GOD IS FAITHFUL, STAND STRONG! (vv.3-4) “But the Lord is faithful … ” (v.3) “We have confidence in the Lord about you …” (v.4) B. GOD LOVES YOU, PRESS ON! (v.5) “May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God.” (v.5) Conclusion […]
Prayer Moves!
Prayer Moves! Introduction A. GOD’S GOSPEL TO BE GLORIFIED IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE (v.1) B. GOD’S SERVANTS TO BE PROTECTED IN OUR EVERY ENDEAVOUR FOR CHRIST (v.2) Conclusion
Stand Firm in the Storm
STAND FIRM IN THE STORM Introduction 1. The importance of “standing firm”… 2. Three significant verbs in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (“chose”, “called” and “comfort”): three key principles for standing firm – A. OUR COMPASS MUST BE RECALIBRATED (v.13) “… because God chose you …” B. OUR CONVICTION MUST BE REAFFIRMED (v.14) “To this he called you […]
Facing the Foe
Facing the Foe Introduction A. BEWARE OF THE FOE UNSEEN (v.9-10a) B. BE AWAKENED TO THE FOE WITHIN (vv.10b-12) Conclusion
