Bible Readings:
Acts 16:6 – 40
1 Thessalonians 2:1 – 20
Sermon Outline:
1 Thessalonians 2:1–3 (NKJV)
1For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain.
2But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.
3For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.
I How did Paul minister?
- Paul ministered faithfully
- Paul ministered boldly
- Paul ministered honestly
- Paul ministered sacrificially
- Paul ministered tenderly
II The aim of Paul’s ministry
1 Thessalonians 2:11–12 (NKJV)
11as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children,
12that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
Matthew 5:48 (NKJV)
48Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Ephesians 4:1–2 (NKJV)
1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
2with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
Ephesians 5:15–17 (NKJV)
15See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.