Sermon Outline for Reflection / Study
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
“Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
SERMON OUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION
·Called to be Faithful in the Waiting
·Time of Spiritual Preparation for Christ’s Bride
II. SPIRITUAL CARE FOR LEADERS (v. 12-13)
·Recognize the Spiritual Leadership over You
·Esteem your Leadership with Love
·Be at Peace with One Another
III. SPIRITUAL CARE WITH EACH OTHER (v. 14-15)
·Admonish the Undisciplined
·Comfort the Discouraged
·Help the Weak
·Be Patient to All
·Pursue Kindness over Wrongs
IV. GOD’S WILL IS FAITHFUL WORSHIP (v. 16-22)
·Be Joyful Always
·Pray Continually
·Give Thanks in all Circumstances
·Don’t Quench the Spirit’s Fire
·Don’t Treat Prophecies with Contempt
·Test Everything – Hold what is Good, Avoid Evil
V. GOD’S FAITHFULNESS (v. 23-24)
·Believers are being Sanctified & Preserved in Holiness by God’s Power
GROWING DEEPER
1. How did today’s message speak to you?
2. What does a healthy & holy church look like to you?
3. What could happen when people don’t show respect towards their leaders?
4. Would you be willing to be admonished/corrected by another believer? Why or Why Not?
5. What is the harm for believers who seek revenge or neglect to forgive others?
6. What makes it possible to rejoice and give thanks to God in difficult and painful trials?
7. What makes God faithful towards his redeemed children in Christ? What’s his purpose for you while waiting for Christ’s return?
Peace in our Lord,
Pastor Trevor