Sermon Application Questions:
1. How much do you think about the second coming of Jesus? If you don’t think about it much, why is that? Is it that you’ve never been taught about it and being unaware of it hinders your eagerness for it? Is it that your heart has grown somewhat cold and you don’t feel the preciousness of Jesus and that seeing him will be the greatest thing? Is it that you are afraid of what might happen on that day? Is it something else?
2. Consider I Thessalonians 5:8. How might your purposed pursuit of faith, love, and hope make you more prepared for Christ’s second coming?
3. Who do you know that might need the encouragement of the truth of Christ’s second coming? Think of a gentle and loving way to provide that encouragement and purpose to do that.
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So When Will This Happen?
September 19, 2021 • Mike Bullmore • 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
"He Will Surely Do It"
October 17, 2021 • Mike Bullmore • 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
Sermon Application Questions: 1. Of the three characteristics of God highlighted in I Thessalonians 5:23-24 which do you have the deepest personal grasp of? Which one means the most to you? For which do you have the least developed appreciation? 2. Do you feel any temptation personally to “take advantage” of your justification by allowing some pattern of sin to continue in your life? What warnings does the Bible give regarding that possibility? ______________________________ Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532
Our Ordinary Life Together and Prophecy
October 10, 2021 • Josh Mathews • 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22
Sermon Application Questions: 1. The definition of prophecy used was "telling something the Spirit spontaneously brings to mind." What do you think of that definition? How is it similar or different from what you've thought/experienced? 2. There are two ditches of poorly approaching prophecies: being overly cautious or overly consumed. Neither are best. If you did lean towards one ditch, which one would it be? Why? 3. When you gather together, whether on Sundays or in Gospel Community or informally, do you tend to be a consumer or contributor? What would it look like to grow in contributing? 4. What's a good step for you to grow in hearing the Spirit's voice? 5. How can you ensure that the priority of God's word and faithful teaching isn't lost while eagerly desiring the work of God's Spirit in and through you? ______________________________ Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532
A Constant Frame of Mind
October 3, 2021 • Mike Bullmore • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Sermon Application Questions: 1. Of the three things we’re instructed to do in I Thessalonians 5:16-18—rejoice always, pray always, give thanks always—which feels the most challenging to you? Why do you think that is? 2. Do you feel like you truly understand, and then actually make, the connection between verses 9-10 and verses 16-18? What specifically about what God has done for you motivates you toward joy, prayer, and gratitude? _________________________________________ Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532