Do Not Grow Weary - Message 2 - Comfort in Our Conduct. Evaluating the way in which we minister to one another within the Body of Christ.
Here is the sermon outline:
I.Fruitful Ministry – vs. 1-4 A. Not in Vain (vs. 1) – the pursuit of purpose in service – 1 Thess. 1:5-8 B. Bold Confidence in the Face of Adversity (vs. 2) – 2 Cor. 4:5-7; Acts 16:19-24, 37; 17:5-7 C. Exhortation in the Truth (vs. 3-4) 1. Paul’s Message 2. Paul’s Manner 3. Paul’s Methods
II. Faithful Ministry – vs. 5-6 A.Not with Flattering Words – 1 Cor. 2:3-5 B. Not with a Cloak of Covetousness – pretext, to have more - 1 Peter 2:16 C. Not for Personal Glory – 1 Cor. 10:31 D. Not Burdensome – not demanding “maintenance” – 2 Cor. 11:9; 12:16; 2 Thess. 3:8
III.Familial Ministry – vs. 7-12 A. Service like a Gentle Mother (vs. 7-9) 1. Nurturing – gentleness, nourishing, cherishing (warmth) 2. Affection and Sacrifice – Matt. 20:28; John 10:11 3. Dedication to Hard Work – Prov. 31:13-22 B. Leadership like a Devoted Father (vs. 10-12) 1. An Example – devout, just, blameless – 1 Cor. 4:14-17 2. An Encourager – exhort, comfort, charge – Eph. 6:4 3. An Educator – teach to walk worthy – Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 1:9-11; Prov. 22:6 a. Train – disciple/discipline b. Restrain from sin and evil c. Admonish – encourage and discourage d. Instruct in righteousness
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...
