1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians

1 THESSALONIANS: God’s Roadmap for Transformation

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Steve Hill SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 OUTLINE Begin with faith. Understand it is a life-long process. Scripture Adversity People Serving Change is empowered by the Holy Spirit. Change begins on the inside. See the final destination. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Have you seen people make significant life changes as they […]

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1 THESSALONIANS: How to Support Church Elders

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Steve Hill SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 OUTLINE Leaders should be honored for their work. Acknowledge them privately and publicly Hold them in high regard by loving them. We all need Grace. Partner with leaders by caring for others in the church. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What kind of managerial conflict

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1 THESSALONIANS: How to Plan for the Future

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Steve Hill SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 OUTLINE Don’t be fooled by peace and prosperity. Understand your identity. Prioritize relationships. Be intensely concerned for the lost. Celebrate your destiny. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS In your opinion, what does it seem like the Thessalonians were most worried about that compelled Paul to

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1 THESSALONIANS: What Happens when We Die

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Steve Hill SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 OUTLINE Accept reality: Everyone faces death Jesus died and came back to life. Jesus is coming back for us. We have assurance, even in death. Grief is real but hope in Christ is powerful.Instead of complaining, start loving others. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who

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1 THESSALONIANS: Gaining Credibility in a Skeptical Culture

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Steve Hill SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 BIG IDEA Talk Less. Work More. OUTLINE Be intentional not accidental. Instead of instigating drama, pursue peace. Instead of meddling, be the person God’s wants you to be. Instead of relying on others, take personal responsibility. Instead of complaining, start loving others.

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1 THESSALONIANS: A Prayer for Really Living

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Troy Dean SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 BIG IDEA Overflow, don’t just leak. OUTLINE Gratitude Attitude Grow Perspective (posture) Group Life (Get Together) Generous Love (vs. greedy) Godly Conduct (& Character) Overflow upstream… The overflowing life will take you against the flow of the world DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who are

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1 THESSALONIANS: Dealing with Hard Times

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Steve Hill SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 OUTLINE Responding to hard times: Irrational Exaggerate Resentment Stand Firm by Trusting God. Reflect on your spiritual identity Love Hold Fast Helping those who hurt. Be Present Listen What can I do to help? My response points people to Jesus. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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1 THESSALONIANS: Thriving Through Suffering

Audio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary SPEAKER Agam Iheanyi-Igwe SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 2 BIG IDEA God’s Word will rock your world! OUTLINE Encountering God’s word I accept it I obey it I’m transformed by it Apprenticeship with God’s word Becoming like Jesus is the goal We follow the model of other apprentices We model for

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