September 8, 2013

What is God's Will for My Life?

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Series: 1 Thessalonians Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8

God's will - clearly - is for me...
To be saved (1 Peter 2:9)
To be filled with His Spirit (Ephesians 5:18)
To be submissive to authority (1 Peter 2:13-15)
To suffer with dignity (1 Peter 4:19)
To be thankful (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I. The Clear Instruction
     A. The will of God - sanctification (3)
     B. The call of God - holiness (7)

II. The Clear Incentives
     A. To please God
     B. To obey God
     C. To honor God, and others (6)
     D. To live distinctively (9)
     E. To stand accountable to God

III. The Clear Informing
"Don't Reject This!"
     A. Rejection of instruction is rejection of God.
     B. Rejection of instruction is evidence of not understanding salvation!

Next Steps:
What is God's will for my life?
     >Grow in Holiness!
Is your desire - to sin or towards Christ?
     >Grow in Knowledge!
Knowing God is the path to sexual purity. - Piper
     >Don't wonder about tomorrow if you are not obedient today.

other sermons in this series

Oct 20

2013

A Benediction for the Church

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 Series: 1 Thessalonians

Oct 13

2013

Instructions for the Church

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22 Series: 1 Thessalonians

Oct 6

2013

Instructions for the Believer

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15 Series: 1 Thessalonians