Truth that Transforms

Main Point: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 provides two marks of a biblical heart for the church so that we may rightly love and appreciate God’s people. 

Main Point: In 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Paul models four qualities of faithful discipleship so that we might help one another walk in manner worthy of God.

Main Point: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 describes three key components of effective discipleship so that we can faithfully invest our lives in helping others follow Christ.

Main Point: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 reveals five evidences of God’s electing grace so that you may know your spiritual standing. 

Main Point: This morning, we will reflect on three considerations from this letter and our passage that encourage us in the gospel and motivate us to live for Christ in light of His return. 

Main Point: 1 Peter 4:10-11 describes four commitments that mark a person who is faithful to serve others, strengthen the church, and glorify God. 

Main Point: Acts 2:42–47 shows four commitments of believers who are faithful to one another so that we might grow together in Christ and display His transforming grace to the world. 

Main Point: Psalm 19:7-14 reveals three truths about God’s Word that teach us how to live our lives and counsel one another. 

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 provides two closing charges intended to confirm and cultivate our unity with Christ and His church. 

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 12:19–13:4, Paul models four principles for lovingly confronting someone who is in  persistent sin so that we will be equipped to do so biblically.

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 12:11–18, we see four qualities of a true minister's heart so that we cultivate these same qualities as we minister to others.

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 12:1–10, Paul explains three purposes for which God uses suffering so that we rely on His grace and experience His power through our weakness. 

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, Paul provides two lists regarding the credentials of a Christlike leader so that we may recognize and follow true servants of Christ. 

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 reveals three safeguards for undivided devotion to Christ so that you remain faithful to the true gospel and reject spiritual deception. 

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 10:7–18 reveals three marks of a God-honoring ministry so that we seek Christ’s commendation rather than man’s approval. 

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 presents four realities of spiritual warfare that enable believers to fight with divine power for Christ’s glory.  

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 provides five encouragements to give generously from a joyful, grace-rooted heart to meet ministry needs and bring glory to God. 

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:5 provides four enduring guidelines that shape how Christians should think about giving.  

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 reveals three lessons in gospel generosity that call us to grow in the grace of God and reflect the generosity of Christ toward those in need.

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 describes the call and characteristics of genuine repentance so that we may experience the joys of restored relationships. 

Main Point: In 2 Corinthians 6:11-18, Paul calls the Corinthians to open their hearts to truth and separate from unbelief, so that they may live as God’s temple and enjoy fellowship as His sons and daughters. 

Main Point: Gospel-Powered parents prayerfully seek to raise and launch children with three biblical characteristics: they are saved, they are standing apart from the world, and they are gaining spiritual wisdom.