Work to the End

2 Thessalonians 3

1. Work of faith (vv.1-5)

2. Purposeful work (vv.6-13)

3. You are not alone (vv.14-18)

Live to the End

2 Thessalonians 2

1. Stand firm in living (vv. 1-7)

2. Stand firm in the power of Jesus (vv. 8-12)

3. Stand firm in salvation and knowing Jesus (vv. 13-17)

Grow to the End

2 Thessalonians 1

1. Accept grace and peace from God (vv. 1-2)

2. Increase in love for people and the church (v. 3)

3. Hold fast (vv. 4-5)

4. Trust God with eternal justice (vv. 6-10)

5. Live worthy of your calling (vv. 11-12)

Growing Through the "In Between" Times of Life

Acts 1:12-26

1. They lived life together

2. They prayed constantly

3. They prepared for the future

Better Together

Acts 2:41-37

1. Biblical community is devoted

2. Biblical community is generous and hospitable

3. Biblical community is contagious

God's Mission and Our Mission

How do we join in God’s mission?

1. Back - Reflect the Design and Designer (Genesis 1:27-28)

2. Inward - Be a Blessing (Genesis 12:1-4)

3. Up - Become a Rescued Worshipper (John 3:16-17)

4. Outward - Go! (John 20:21 | Matthew 28:19-20)

5. Forward - Live Hopeful Lifestyles (Revelation 21:1-5)

Becoming a Gospel People

Acts 11:19-26

1. Gospel Speaking

2. Gospel Discipling - “walking alongside”

3. Gospel Teaching

Worship = Obedient Lifestyle

Psalm 100

1. We worship through music

2. We worship by adoring God

3. We worship by serving God

4. We worship by trusting His heart

5. We worship by surrendering our will to Him

The Journey Continues: What We Need

1 Peter 5:8-14

The Bottom Line
The one constant on the Journey is Christ. We can count on Him to lead us every step of the way, as He will never leave us or forsake us.

We need protection (v. 8-9a)

• We need a disposition

• We need to understand the Devil

• We need determination

We need perspective (vv. 9b-11)

• We need to understand our common experiences

• We need to value His intent

• We need to embrace the objective: His eternal glory

We need people (vv. 12-14)

• We need faithful brothers (and sisters)

• We need the Church(es)

• We need leaders

• We need Christ, and His peace

Final Thought
What do you want Me to do for you? (Mark 10:51)

God Cares

1 Peter 5:1-7

1. Actively fellowship in Church

2. Give your concerns to God

A Life That Glorifies God

1 Peter 4:1-11

1. Adopt the attitude of Christ

2. Abstain from things the world cherishes

3. Alert yourself that the end is near

Facing Rejection

1 Peter 3:8-22

How do I face a rejecting world?

1. Do gospel good together (vv. 8-12)

2. Hope in suffering (vv. 13-17)

3. Trust Jesus as your Suffering Victor (vv. 18-22)

Moving Toward Maturity

1 Peter 2:1-10

1. Be in the Word

2. Build on the Rock

3. Boldly proclaim the glorious Message

Living the Strange Life

1 Peter 1:13-25

1. Walk in holiness

2. Walk in fear of the Lord

3. Walk with genuine love for others

Hopeful Living in Difficult Days

1 Peter 1:1-12

1. Remember your true identity

2. Be mindful of your full inheritance

3. Stand firm in your faith…

4. …through intaking the truths and promises of God’s Word

Faithful

Acts 21:27-22:30

1. Stay faithful by staying focused (21:27-40)

2. Stay faithful by sharing the gospel (22:1-21)

3. Stay faithful by trusting God with the response (22:22-30)

Run to Win

Hebrews 12:1-3

How can I live faithfully to God for my whole life?
How can I run to win?

1. By throwing off distractions and sin

2. By refusing to give up

3. By focusing on Jesus

The Life Worth Living

John 1:35-51

1. Start by knowing Jesus and being known by Him

2. Commit to following Jesus and be changed

3. Share Jesus with others and be used greatly by Him

A Relentless Love for Sick Souls

Luke 5:17-26

1. Be aware of the greatest need of those around you

2. Be on relentless mission to bring people to Jesus for healing

3. Be expectant for God to do the miraculous

The Call to Make Disciples

Matthew 4:18-22

1. God chooses the willing, not the polished

2. God desires for us to be with Him, so that we might be effective for Him

3. God calls His disciples to be disciple-makers