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Sermon Notes
"We Must Give Thanks"
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
I. Growing in faith: Question 1
Is the faith in the risen Christ real enough to live out?
II. Increasing in love: Question 2
How are you working towards increasing love?
III. Steadfastness in persecutions
and afflictions: Question 3
How are you staying true through troubling times?
IV. Your invitation is to pursue God's call to grow in love, faith
and steadfastness.
"Live a Life..."
Colossians 1:10-12 (NIV)
Introduction
1. Worthy of the Calling
2. Worthy of the Gospel
Ephesians 4:1
...Make Every Effort...
...Unity in the Spirit... (v. 3)
Philippians 1:27
...Stand Firm in One Spirit...
...Contending as One Man (v. 27)...
3. Worthy of the Lord
Colossians 1:10
...Great Endurance and Patience... (v. 11)
...Sharing the Inheritance... (v. 12)
Conclusion
"The Blessedness of Gratitude"
Luke 17:11-19 (NAS)
1. Gratitude begins by recognizing need.
2. "Faith" does not always lead to gratitude.
3. Gratitude is a mark of believing faith.
"Christians: God Sanctifies You for His Glory and Joy!"
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)
Introduction
* Future (Eph. 2:6, 7)
* Now (2 Cor. 2:15; 1 Peter 2:11-12)
II. Pray continually (1 Thes. 5:17)
III. Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thes. 5:18a)
Exhortation