1 Peter 1:13-21 Choose holiness in the midst of suffering because it is… The call of every Christ follower.1 Peter 1:13-15 If you are going to pursue holiness, you must understand what it is Holiness is a mindset (1 Peter 1:13) Obedience is the fruit of that mindset (1 Peter 1:14) Holiness is the clear… Continue Reading Changed+Chosen, Be Holy, Not Weird
1 Peter 1:3-9 Basic Principles Regarding Suffering Suffering well is a witness to the unsaved1 Peter 3:15 Suffering well is an encouragement to the savedPhilippians 1:12-14, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Suffering is a part of following Christ1 Thessalonians 3:3 Suffering deepens your faith2 Corinthians 12:7-9, 1 Peter 4:19 General Causes of Suffering We live in a… Continue Reading Changed+Chosen, He’s Still Working On Me
Watch this message on Facebook at https://fb.watch/ctoLrShxyC/ Acts 9:1-8, 26-27 Three Principles for True Change True change is possible for anyone.Verses 1-2 True change involves total surrender.Verses 5-6 True change always begins with one step.Verse 8 Why don’t people change? The fear of an interrupted life.Verses 3-4 The fear of criticism.Verses 26-27 The fear of… Continue Reading Easter 2022
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Watch online at https://fb.watch/ciYUpnpXUg/ 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Six habits of those who are preparing for Christ’s return DON’T QUIT rejoicing.(verse 16)God never gives a command that he does not resource us so that we can obey it. DON’T QUIT praying. (verse 17)Have a continual attitude of prayer. DON’T QUIT thanking.(verse 18)It is spiritually abnormal for… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…There’s Work to Do, Part 2
Watch online at https://fb.watch/c1IvUtUQs4/ 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 How to be found faithful when the Lord appears Honor your spiritual leaders (verses 12-13)• Recognize their efforts• Hold them in high regard Come along side of other Christians (verses 13-15)• Warn those who are idle• Comfort the discouraged (encourage, then instruct)• Help the weak• Be patient with… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…There’s Work to Do, Part 1
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 What Will Happen? The REVEAL of Christ (verse 16) The RESURRECTION of the saints (verse 16) The RAPTURE of the living saints (verse 17) The REUNION – we meet the Lord in the air (Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 11, Revelation 19:7-10, Revelation 22:12)• Rapture = catching up• Second coming = setting up… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…Jesus is Coming! Part 2
Watch online at https://www.facebook.com/TheJourneyCommunityChurch/posts/988287605142327 Guest Speaker Derik Shepherd 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Reveal of Christ He will return with a loud command (verse 16, John 5:25, Acts 1:11) He comes with the voice of the archangel (Daniel 12:1) The trumpet call of God (Daniel 12:2)• The dead in Christ rise first.
Watch online at https://fb.watch/bJyEQ3xNRr/ 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Pursuing purity requires… A conviction that purity is God’s Will (verse 3) Intentional growth in self-control (verse 4) Displaying a pure testimony (verse 5) Realizing that sexual sin is agains God and man (verse 6, 8)
Watch online at https://fb.watch/bJygcgozZ9/ 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 Why are we surprised when we encounter trials? (verses 2-4) Where do our trials come from? (verse 5) How do we manage? (verses 6-8) Practical suggestions about training for hardships. Ask for a training partner. (Ecclesiastes 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, Galatians 6:2) Begin to study the Bible. Depend on… Continue Reading Don’t Quit…When Life is Hard