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TITLES OF JESUS 1. WONDERFUL COUNSELLOR

1) WONDERFUL a) His Deity (John 8:58) b) His Teaching (Mark 1:22, Matt 5:4-5) c) His Perfection (1 Pet 2:22, 1 John 3:5) d) His Death (Rom 5:8) e) His Resurrection (Mark 16:1-8) 2) WONDERFUL COUNSELLOR a) He always listens (Heb 13:5, Matt 28:20) b) He knows & understands your needs (Matt 6:8, Heb 4:15)…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 10. THE DAY THE WHOLE CREATION’S WAITING FOR: FROM GRIEF TO GLORY 1 Thess 4

1) HURT! (v13) Christians grieve….but not without hope! 2) HOPE! (v14-17) The Risen Lord comes with and for His people! Personally, Visibly, Audibly, Gloriously, Transformationally! 3) HEAVEN! (v17) We will ALWAYS be with the Lord! What comfort! What encouragement!

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THE ARMOUR OF GOD 9. THE WEAPON OF ALL PRAYER (Eph 6:10-20)

1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the Spirit v17-18 – with the Word v18 – for all the saints v19-20 – for specific saints v19-20 – for the Kingdom 3) WHY WE PRAY (v10-13) We are in a spiritual battle We…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 8. LIVING FOR JESUS IN A SEX-MAD WORLD (1 Thess 4:1-8)

  1) BE DEVOTED! (v1-2) To walking in a way that pleases God more and more 2) BE DISTINCTIVE! (v3-5) a) Do the will of God b) Abstain from ‘pornea’ c) Be self-controlled d) Be holy 3) BE DECIDED! (v6-8) Obey God’s warnings & His calling 4) BE DEPENDENT! On the Holy Spirit He has…

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THE ARMOUR OF GOD 7. THE HELMET OF SALVATION (Eph 6:17)

  1) THE HELMET OF THE MASTER! (Is 59:16-20) Coming conquering Lord Jesus 2) THE HELMET OF THE MILITARY! (Eph 6:17) Protecting the head & the mind 3) THE HELMET OF THE MISSIONARY! (Eph 6:17, Rom 3:21-26) The helmet of salvation – the good news 4) THE HELMET OF THE MULTITUDE! (1 Thess 5:5-8, Rev…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 7. PAUL’S PRAYER (1 Thess 3:9-13)

1) ITS APPROACH! (v9-11) Thankfully, Joyfully, Consciously, Earnestly, Persistently, Specifically, Dependently. 2) ITS APPEAL! (v10-13) Lord, Add to their faith; Lord, Increase their love; Lord, Establish their hearts; Lord, Brighten their hope 3) ITS APPROVAL! (2 Thess 1:3, Acts 20:1-2) God answered Paul’s prayers 2 Tim 1:3,11, 1 Tim 2:14, 1 Tim 3:4 Lessons PRAYER: 1)…

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THE ARMOUR OF GOD 6. THE SHIELD OF FAITH (1 John 5:1-5, Eph 6:10-20)

1) ITS PRIORITY! “Above all”, “In all circumstances” (Heb 11:6, Rom 5:1, Eph 2:8, Gal 2:20, 1 John 5:4) 2) ITS PROTECTION! Extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the evil one 3) ITS PROGRESSION! Lock shields – Stand, work, move, fight (Eph 4:11-14, 1 Peter 5:8-9)

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 6. HEARTACHE (1 Thess 3:1-10)

1) A LONGING HEART! (v1 & 5) “We could bear it no longer” 2) A LOYAL FRIEND! (v2) Timothy: his quality, his ministry, his availability 3) A LOVING CHURCH! (v6-9) Timothy brought good news: Going on in the faith Loving the brethren Standing fast in the Lord Bringing joy to the hearts of God’s servants