Dundalk Community Church Sunday Sermon

2 Thessalonians 2 1-2

We start into the chapter that deals with the end times, the return of Christ and the advent of the man of lawlessness. We will look at some principles that we will help us as we consider this issue.

 

References

• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2
• Psalm 18:1-3;
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
• Mark 13:5-7
• Acts 17:10-11
• John 8:31-32
• 1 Corinthians 15:21-25
• Psalm 30:5

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

We look at the final verses of chapter 1 where believers are encouraged to live in a way that is worthy of God’s calling.

 

References

• 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
• Romans 8:30
• Ephesians 4:1-3
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Ephesians 2:8-10
• James 2:18
• 1 Corinthians 8:13
• Romans 12:14-18
• Mark 10:43-45

2 Thessalonians 1 5-10 - The judgement of God

Join us as we look at the issue of the judgement of God and also the role of suffering in the life of the believer.

 

References

• 2 Thessalonians 1 5-10
• Psalm 23
• 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
• 2 Peter 3:9
• John 14:6

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2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Join us as we introduce the background and purpose of 2 Thessalonians and look at the first 4 verses.

 

References

• 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
• Ephesians 2:1-7
• 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Paul charges the Thessalonians and us to grow in sanctification - which is an important part of the Christian life. 

 

References

• 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
• 1 Thessalonians 2:12
• John 3:30
• 2 Timothy 2:20-21
• 1 Corinthians 3:17
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Philippians 1:6

1 Thessalonians 5 19-22 - Be open to the Spirit

Paul warns the church not to quench the Spirit, or despise prophecies, rather we are to test everything and hold onto what is good.

 

References

• 2 Timothy 1:6
• John 16:13
• Romans 8:11-14
• 1 Corinthians 14:1
• 1 Corinthians 14:29
• Acts 17:10-11

1 Thessalonians 5 16-18 - Three things we should do

Continuing towards the end of the letter Paul outlines three characteristics for Christians, rejoicing, praying and giving thanks.

 

References

• 1 Thessalonians 5 16-18
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Galatians 5:22-23
• Romans 4:17
• Acts 16:25
• Romans 5:3
• Colossians 1:24
• Philippians 4:4
• Luke 18:1
• Romans 12:12
• Ephesians 6:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5 12-15 - Always do good to others

Coming towards the end of this letter Paul challenges us to get behind our leaders and to always do good to others always.

 

References

• 1 Thessalonians 5 12-15
• 1 Corinthians 11:28-31

1 Thessalonians 5 9-11 - Not destined for wrath

We finish the passage that deals with end times by being reminded that we are not destined for wrath and this is because of what Jesus has done for us.

References

• 1 Thessalonians 5 9-11
• John 1:29
• 1 Thessalonians 2:12
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7
• 1 Thessalonians 1:10
• Acts 17:30-32
• John 11:25-27

1 Thessalonians 5:4-8 Children of the Light

We should live differently because we know the Day of the Lord is coming. We continue studying what 1 Thessalonians tells us about end times.

 

References

• 1 Thessalonians 5 4-8
• Matthew 3:8-10
• 2 Timothy 3:1-5

1 Thessalonians 5 1-3 - The Day of the Lord

Paul addresses some of the things we need to know about the Day of the Lord as we continue to work through the passages dealing with end times.

 

References

• 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
• Matthew 24:42-44
• Amos 5:18-20
• Romans 2:5
• Ephesians 4:30
• Revelation 22:20-21
• Mark 13:32-33

1 Thessalonians 4 15-18 - Encourage each other with these words

We continue looking at end times and get a glimpse of what is to happen at the return of the King. 

 

References

• Ephesians 2:1-2
• Romans 8:38-39

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 The hope of death

We begin looking at the part of the letter that deals with end times. We are not to grieve as those without hope - and the reason is that Jesus died, but was raised to life.

References

• Acts 1:9-10
• Ephesians 2:11-12
• Philippians 1:21-23
• S1 Corinthians 15:17-22

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Following on from the imperative to love one another, we are called to live and work hard to reflect God’s work in us.

 

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References

• Hebrews 10:23-25
• Micah 6:8
• Colossians 3:17
• Ephesians 4:28
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10
• 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
• 2 Timothy 2:20-21

 

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1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

As we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians we think about the challenge for us to love others. This is not a message about loving those we like, but loving those we don’t like and allowing God’s love change us.

Love One Another, Challenge

Reference

• John 17:25-26
• 1 John 3:10 & 14
• John 15:15-17

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

We look at the call to holiness and how we are not to live as those who don’t know God.

 

References

• 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
• Ecclesiastes 1:9
• John 10:9-10
• 2 Corinthians 3:17

1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

As we continue in our study of 1 Thessalonians, we look at the call to walk for God and to please Him.

 

References

• John 6:66-69
• 2 Peter 3:13-14
• Luke 9:23-25
• John 8:31-32

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

As we continue in our study of 1 Thessalonians we look at the two elements that helped the Thessalonians to withstand suffering. We will look at the role of faith and love.

 

References

• 1 Corinthians 10:13-14
• Psalm 23:4
• Psalm 119:50
• Matthew 5:43-44
• 1 Corinthians 13:13