Series- “Comfort One Another” Sermon in Series- “Formula for Encouragement” Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNl7t8rCAo&t=4s Notes 1. Blessing 1 Thessalonians 1:1~ “…grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” a. Paul’s purpose for this letter is to ___________ . He does so by teaching God’s …
Mowing. For many, it’s a reality of life in the summer months for many. You mow one Saturday, and then give it a week or two and your yard has returned to its original disheveled state, begging to me trodden again with a mower. I know, you know what I am talking about. Sometimes, mowing …
3:8-9 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their’s also was. Jannes and Jambres are traditionally acknowledged as Pharaoh’s magicians who attempted to discredit …
2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. This verse is in direct connection to the subject found in verse 17. Hymenaeus and Philetus have broken from the sound doctrine given by …
5:14-16 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. For some are already turned aside after Satan. If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve …
5:1-3 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. Honour widows that are widows indeed. Chapter 5 and 6 are a shift from qualifications of Christian leadership and more so towards pressing matters within the …
3:8-10 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. The word “likewise” places deacons in a …
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you ~ Luke 6:28 Jesus in His Earthly ministry had a way of pointing out the conduct expected within the Kingdom program. Here in Luke 6:28, Jesus teaches a principle that, in a simpler form, is well known. The Jewish population knew well …
3:1-2 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward This chapter division begins by Paul addressing the cause (reasoning) behind his message. He says “For this cause”, after chapter 2 ends with …
Feet. When I say it, everyone has a thought that springs to the forefront of their mind. We think of words such as smelly, hairy, walk, run, big, small, and so on. It is a body part and like all body parts, it may need some maintenance. For most people, feet are used so often …