Sunday night series: An Effective, Enduring, Church – 1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

1. Entryway for the Word of God. 1 Thess. 2:1-2.

     A. Prayer for ministry of the Word.

     B. Practice obedience to the Word.

2. Expect change by the Spirit of God. 1 Thess. 2:3-4

     A. Change occurs by the ways of God.

     B. Change is a by-product of the work of God.

     C. Change is seen when we trust God.

3. Embrace the Gospel and witness for God. 1 Thess. 2:5-9