The Joy of Advent
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The Joy of Advent

Luke 2:8-12 1. The Joy of Advent is a Person (Luke 2:8-12, 20) 2. The Joy of Advent is a Relationship (John 15:9-11) 3. The Joy of Advent is Permanent (John 16:20-24; John 17:13; Galatians 5:22)

The Peace of Advent
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The Peace of Advent

The Peace of Advent Isaiah 9:6  True Peace is Provided Through Christ A.  It is a Gift from Jesus (John 14:1, 27) B.  Establishes Peace with God (Romans 5:1-2) True Peace is to Rule in Our Heart (Colossians 3:15) A.  His Peace Empowers Us B.  His Peace Anchors Us C.  His Peace Calms Us (Philippians...

The Hope of Advent
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The Hope of Advent

Psalm 25:1-5, 20-21; Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14  True Hope Begins with God  True Hope Brings Daily Confidence  True Hope Brightens the Future

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When Jesus is Truly our Lord

1 Thessalonians 5:19-24 1.  We Surrender to the Holy Spirit’s Leadership (Vs. 19) 2.  We Surrender to the Word’s Instruction (Vs. 20-22)      1 Corinthians 14:1-5      A.  Value the Word (Vs. 20)      B.  Verify the Word (Vs. 21a)      C.  Receive the Word (Vs. 21b-22) 3.  We Surrender to...

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When Jesus is Truly our Lord

1 Thessalonians 5:19-24 1.  We Surrender to the Holy Spirit’s Leadership (Vs. 19) 2.  We Surrender to the Word’s Instruction (Vs. 20-22)      1 Corinthians 14:1-5      A.  Value the Word (Vs. 20)      B.  Verify the Word (Vs. 21a)      C.  Receive the Word (Vs. 21b-22) 3.  We Surrender to...

Interacting with the Family of God
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Interacting with the Family of God

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 1.  The Interaction of the Family of God with Leadership (Vs. 12-13)      A.  Responsibilities of the Pastoral Relationship           1 Peter 5:2-4           John 10:11-13      B.  Responsibilities of the Family Relationship                Hebrews 13:17...

Living in Light of the Lord’s Return
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Living in Light of the Lord’s Return

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1.  Live with Anticipation (Vs. 1-5) 2.  Live with Intention (Vs. 6-10)      A. Intentionally be Awake and Sober      B. Intentionally Walk by Faith      C. Intentionally Live in Hope 3.  Live in Exhortation (Vs. 11)      Hebrews 10:24-25

Encouraging Words
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Encouraging Words

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1.  The Things We Possess (Vs. 13, 15a)      A. We Possess the Truth (Vs. 13a, 15a)      B. We Possess Assured Hope (Vs. 13b) 2.  The Things We Believe (Vs. 14-15)      A. We Believe the Gospel (Vs. 14a)      B. We Believe in the Return of...