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Hear, Open, Eat
HEAR: So many times God speaks to us, but I'm afraid that most of the time we miss out on what He is saying. I look at Ezekiel and how he begins to listen to the voice of God, and I wonder how my life…
Created over 2 years ago
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7 Things about Leadership
In these verses there are 7 areas in Paul's life that can be translated into leadership principles for today's local church leaders: 1. Leaders motivate people (vs. 11) Paul's mission was to "persuade"…
Created about 3 years ago
2 Corinthians 5:11 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:12 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:13 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:14 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:15 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:16 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
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The Authenticity of God's Word 1 Th. 2:13-16
God's word has always been questioned by others especially when others don't like what it says. This was the case with the Jews of that time as they chose not accept Jesus as the Messiah and refused to…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:14 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:15 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:16 (ASV)
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Paul's Example to the Church (Pt. 2) 1 Th. 2:9-12
This is part 2 of Paul's example to the Thessalonian church. The first part emphasized the principle of showing grace even when you may deserve something. This second part of his example focuses on proving…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 2:9 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:10 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:11 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (ASV)
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Paul's Example to the Church (Pt. 1) 1 Th. 2:4-8
In verses 4-8 we read of how Paul didn't try to promote himself or any selfish motives to the Thessalonians on his visit with them. He is reminding them that his time spent with them wasn't for his sake,…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:5 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:6 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:7 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (ASV)
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What is True Success? 1 Th. 2:1-3
In this passage the first thing that Paul says to the Thessalonians is that his visit with them wasn't a failure. What did he mean by that? Did he mean that thousands of people got saved? Did he mean…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 2:1 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:2 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:3 (ASV)
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Marks of a Changed Life 1 Th. 1:8-10
As I read this paragraph I see a true example of what God's word can do in a person's life. Paul has already praised them for being examples to others but he continues his praises. This time though the…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 1:8 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:9 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (ASV)
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Receiving God's Word 1 Th. 1:4-7
The Thessalonian believers set the example for how all Christians should respond to God's word. Often times we hear God's word, but we don't want to accept as truth for our lives and even if we cognitively…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 1:4 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:7 (ASV)
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Praying for Others 1 Th. 1:1-3
In this passage Paul introduces us to the church at Thessalonica and their faithfulness to God. As you read through this book you begin to realize that this church was about as awesome as any other church…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 1:1 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:2 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (ASV)
