October 8, 2023
Passage:  1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland
Main Point:  God is pleased with us as we believe His Words and His Way to Life.

I. Please God by responding in faith to His Word.  (v.13-14)
            A. The Gospel message weakens the strong and strengthens the weak.
            B. God’s Word continues to change me as I continue in it.
            C. Faith under pressure produces endurance.

II. Please God by loving him and loving others.  (v.15-16)
            A. We were designed to reflect God’s love for people.
            B. The wrath of God is already on display so we might believe.
            C. No sin is too great to be cleansed by the blood of Christ.

III. Please God with the goal of more sinners saved. (v.17-20)
            A. Jesus Christ is our greatest source of unity.
            B. Satan can influence the affairs of man, but not God’s plans.
            C. The greatest glory I can give Jesus is more people loving Him.