Sermon Note- “Pain & Purpose”

Series- “Comfort One Another, in Hope”

Sermon- “Pain & Purpose”

Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eweiq8E7hOI&t=2s

Notes

1. Comfort You (The Holy Spirit)

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

1. We are ___________ hard times
2. For the Spirit to be considered The ___________, that means that someone is _____________.
3. When we have the Spirit, the Comforter grows us in hard times (Romans 5:1-6).
4. Trials of _________ increases perseverance (patience) (James 1:2-4).

2. Comfort Others (Your Faith)

1 Thessalonians 3:7

1. Christians have something the unbelieving world does not- ___________ (1 Thessalonians 5:8-11)
2. Church and world will notice your faith and have two reactions: They will be __________ or they will ________ you for it
3. Keep witnessing and verbally speaking the Gospel into their lives.

3. Glorify God

1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

1. The overarching theme is God’s ________; it always is (Isaiah 43:7)
2. God is glorified when you are comforted & established.
3. We can not create nor destroy God’s glory, we can only reflect it.
4. We are living by God’s ________ unto His glory (Ephesians 2:8-10)

4.   Conclusion

1. Expect trials of faith
2. Their purpose ultimately is to:

• Comfort & Establish you
• Comfort & Establish others
• Glorify God