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Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20Paul and his team authentically modeled the message, focusing on the praise of God, not men. We must do the same and be as gentle as a mother and as firm as a father with those we are hoping to influence.
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12God gives each of special abilities and responsibilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service.
Text: Matthew 25:14-30Since we’ve been saved so that we can serve, it’s important for us to understand how God has wired us. When we serve in ways that maximize who we are, and what we’ve been given, the church will be fortified and we’ll experience fruitfulness and fulfillment. This message will introduce the topic of spiritual gifts.
Text: Romans 12:1-8It’s important to not just focus on our conversion – we’re called to demonstrate our commitment on a daily basis by going deeper with God.
Text: Colossians 2:6-15Following a list of rules and regulations will never lead to spiritual vitality. Grace demands that we avoid judging others according to our standards.
Text: Colossians 2:6-15When the fruit of self-control is not evident in our lives, we’re vulnerable to all kinds of relational ruptures. When the Spirit controls us, we will demonstrate restraint in our lives.
Text: Proverbs 25:28A gentle spirit gives the world a taste of the presence of Jesus. As we become as gentle as Jesus, we will treat others like He does
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth no matter what happens to him.
Text: 3 John 1:1-5Wouldn’t it be great if we were known as people who were “full of goodness”? As we submit to Christ, this will be said of us!
Text: Romans 15:14