Messages

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Thessalonians.” Evil That Deceives
II Thessalonians 1:1-12

Main Point:The coming of the lawless one, the man of sin, will be displayed in all kinds of counterfeit signs and wonders – we are not to be deceived by the evil work of satan.

1. The man of lawlessness will be revealed in counterfeit signs and wonders to try to prove that he is God.
(verses 4-9)

Matthew 24:23-27

2. The secret power of lawlessness is already at work to deceive many.
(verses 7, 9-12)

Ephesians 5:8-16

2.The one who holds it back now will be taken out of the way, and then the lawless one will be revealed.
(verses 6-8)

II Corinthians 11:3-4

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Give Thanks to the Lord!
Psalm 111

I Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks for this is the will for God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Main Point:
We are to have an attitude of gratitude all the time for God (who He is), how He takes care of us, and His covenant of redemption.

Romans 1:21

1. We are to have an attitude of gratitude because our God is the holy, awesome, merciful, self-existent One! (verses 1,4,9)

‘YHWH’ (LORD) = the ‘I Am who I Am’ (Exodus 3:14) = self existent One

Isaiah 40:25-31

2. We are to have an attitude of gratitude because our God provides abundantly for us. (verse 5)

Philippians 4:19

3. We are to have an attitude of gratitude because our God has made a covenant of redemption for His people. (verses 5, 9)

Galatians 3:13-14
Hebrews 9:11-15

A message from the series “Thessalonians.” The Man of Lawlessness
II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Main Point
We must not be deceived or unsettled by false teachings that the Lord Jesus has come. The Day of the Lord won’t come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed.

Background – false prophecy, report or letter.
What’s behind this??

1. What is the Day of the Lord? (verses 1-2)

2. What is the rebellion? (verse 3)

Matthew 24:1-14

3. Who is the man of lawlessness? (verses 3-4)

Matthew 24:15-16 > Daniel 9:24-27; 11:36-39

I John 2:18

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Electing Those with Godly Values
Proverbs 29:2

Main Point
Since God established the authority of Government, we are to be involved and elect candidates who represent Godly values.

Romans 13:1-7

1.Christians influenced and shaped our Nation.

2.Christians ought to vote in America and in this election!

Matthew 22:21

3.Christians must elect those with Godly values.

What are these values?

A.The value of the Sanctity of Human Life

Psalm 139:15-16

B.The value of Biblical marriage and family.

Genesis 2:24
Leviticus 18:22

C.The value of the Religious freedom.

Galatians 5:1

A message from the series “Thessalonians.” The Great Rebellion
II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Main Point
We must not be deceived or unsettled by false teachings that the Lord Jesus has come. The Day of the Lord won’t come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed.

Background – false prophecy, report or letter.
What’s behind this??

1. What is the Day of the Lord? (verses 1-2)

2. What is the rebellion? (verse 3)

Matthew 24:1-13

3. Who is the man of lawlessness? (verses 3-4)

Matthew 24:15-16 > Daniel 9:26-27; 11:36-37

A message from the series “Thessalonians.” What Does Jesus teach About Hell?
II Thessalonians 1:1-10

Main Point:Those that do not know God, who do not obey the Gospel will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from God’s presence.

Verse 9 – “they will be punished with ‘everlasting destruction’…”

‘Everlasting’ = ‘aionoia’ – same word used for ‘eternal’ life (John 10:28).

1.Have you come to know God through putting your faith in Jesus Christ?
(verse 8)

Romans 10:9-11
John 3:16-18, 36

2.Jesus taught clearly that for those who reject him, hell is a state of ‘eternal fire and punishment’ prepared for the devil and his angels.
(Matthew 25:31-46)

Also Matthew 23:33

3.Jesus spoke from Heaven to the Apostle John about the end and judgment.

Revelation 20:11-15; 21:6-8

A message from the series “Thessalonians.” Have You Obeyed The Gospel?
II Thessalonians 1:1-12

Main Point:God commands us to obey the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: We are to put our faith in Jesus and thus know the One, True, Living God.

‘Know’ = to perceive with the mind, eye, and senses.

Jesus – John 17:1-3

1.Have you come to know God through putting your faith in Jesus Christ?
(verse 8)

Romans 10:9-10

2.Are you sharing this Gospel – the ‘good news’ of God’s grace and hope with others?
(verses 11-12)

Jude verses 21-23

A message from the series “Thessalonians.” Standing Strong in Tough Times
II Thessalonians 1:1-12

Main Point:We are called to persevere in our faith during persecution and trials so that Jesus may be glorified in us.

Thessalonica – Background Acts 17:1-4

Are we growing and persevering?

Jesus – Luke 18:8

1.All who Follow Jesus will be persecuted and endure trials.
(verses 4, 11-12)

II Timothy 3:12

James 1:2-4

2.God’s purpose in this is that Jesus be glorified in us and that His grace is clearly demonstrated in us.
(verses 11-12)

Hebrews 10:32-26