Getting To The Christians

First Baptist Church, Joplin

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Getting To The Christians

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October 22, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • John 10:10–11, Luke 22:31–32, 1 Peter 5:6–9, 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:11

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"What A Church!: Getting To The Christians"

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:11

1. God’s plan

- comfort and strengthen (3:1-2)

- supply to their faith (3:10)

- pray (3:10)

- increase and abound in love (3:12)

- holiness (3:13)

- prepare to meet Jesus (3:13)

2. Satan’s plan

- tear away/division (2:17)

- hinder (2:18)

- afflict (3:3,4)

- tempt (3:5)

- labor in vain/worthlessness (3:5)

John 10:10-11

Luke 22:31-32

1 Peter 5:6-9

3. Timothy’s report

The Faith Journey Together

December 3, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–28

"What A Church!: The Faith Journey Together" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 1. The practices of believers (16-22) A. The positive (16-18) B. The negative (19-22) 2. The blessing for believers (23) 3. The reminders for believers (24, 25)

The Shepherds and the Sheep

November 26, 2023 • Dr. Todd Decker • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15

"What A Church!: The Shepherds and the Sheep" 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 1. The Shepherd’s Responsibility to the Sheep – vs. 12 a. Labor among the sheep b. Have authority over the sheep c. Instruction of the sheep 2. The Sheep’s Responsibility to the Shepherd(s) – vs. 12-13 a. Appreciate your Shepherd(s) b. Esteem your Shepherd(s) c. Live in peace - vs. 13-15 3. Responsibilities to Each Other – vs. 14-15 a. Encourage b. Admonish c. Help d. Patience e. Do good

Hope For Today And Tomorrow (Part Two)

November 19, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, John 3:16–21

"What A Church!: Hope For Today And Tomorrow (Part Two)" 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1. The time of the event is unknown (5:1-3) 2. A clear distinction is made (5:4-9) A. Their condition (5:4) B. Their character (5:5) C. Their conduct (5:6,7) 3. A charge given to believers (5:8-11) A. Be alert/self-controlled B. Be engaged in the battle of faith C. Build one another up John 3:16-21