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
"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)
"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
"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
