Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:12,13

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12,13 Paul present three actions believers should take toward their elders.

1. Believers should appreciate their elders.
1. Who labor (v. 12a, b).
1. Diligently (v. 12b)
2. Among you (v. 12b)
2. Who lead (v. 12c).
1. You (v. 12c)
2. In the Lord (v. 12d)
3. Who instruct (v. 12e).
2. Believers should esteem their elders.
1. Very highly (v. 13a).
2. In love (v. 13b)
3. Because of their work (v. 13c).
3. Believers should live in peace with their elders (v. 13d).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:9-11

In 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 Paul reminds us of 5 truths concerning the salvation that belongs to those who are children of the day.

1. Our salvation is destined by God (v. 9a).
2. Our salvation is obtained through the death of our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 9b-10a).
3. Our salvation leads to eternal life (v. 10b).
4. Our salvation should lead to us encouraging one another (v. 11a).
5. Our salvation should lead to us building up one another (v. 11b).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:1-8

In 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 Paul shows us differences between the sons of the night and the sons of the day.

1. The sons of the night will be surprised by the Day of the Lord.
1. It will come like a thief in the night (v. 2b).
2. It will come with destruction (v. 3a).
3. It will come suddenly (v. 3b).
4. It will come like labor pains (v. 3c).
2. The sons of the night act in darkness.
1. By sleeping (v. 6a, 7a).
2. By getting drunk (v. 7b).
3. The sons of the day will not be surprised by the Day of the Lord (v. 1, 2a, 4).
4. The sons of the day act in light.
1. By being alert (v. 6b).
2. By being sober (v. 6c, 8a).
1. Wearing the breastplate of faith & love (v. 8b).
2. Wearing the helmet of salvation (v. 8c).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 4:15-18

In 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 Paul gives believers 2 reasons to be comforted in the face of death.

Believers should be comforted (v. 18) because:

1. The dead will not miss Christ’s coming (v. 15).
1. The Lord will descend.
1. From heaven (v. 16a)
2. with a shout (v. 16b)
3. with the voice of an archangel (v. 16c)
4. with the trumpet of God (v. 16d)
2. The dead in Christ will rise first (v. 16e).
3. The living will be caught up (v. 17a).
1. together with the dead (v. 17b)
2. in the clouds (v. 17c)
3. to meet the Lord (v. 17d)
4. in the air (v. 17e)
2. We will always be with the Lord (v. 17f).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 4:13-14

In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Paul gives three actions that we are to take in light of a believer’s death.

In light of a believer’s death we are to:

1. Be Informed (v. 13a, b).
2. Be Different.
1. From those who grieve (v. 13 c).
2. From those who have no hope (v. 13 d).
3. Be Hopeful.
1. Because Jesus died and rose again (v. 14 a).
2. Because God will raise believers who die (v. 14 b).