Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:23-28

In 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Paul closes the letter with 7 appeals to both God and the congregation.

1. Paul appeals to God in prayer for Him to sanctify believers entirely at Christ’s coming (v. 23a).
2. Paul appeals to God in prayer for Him to preserve believers.
1. Completely (v. 23b).
2. Without Blame (v. 23c).
3. Paul appeals to the congregation for them to trust in God’s faithfulness (v. 24).
4. Paul appeals to the congregation for prayer on his behalf (v. 25).
5. Paul appeals to the congregation for them to greet each other on his behalf (v. 26).
6. Paul appeals to the congregation for this letter to be read to the body (v. 27).
7. Paul appeals to Jesus for His grace to be upon the congregation (v. 28).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:19-22

In 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Paul presents 5 exhortations that will lead to peace in our worship, both public and private.

1. Don’t quench the Spirit (v. 19).
2. Don’t despise prophecies (v. 20).
3. Do examine every prophecy (v. 21a).
4. Do hold fast to those prophecies that are found to be true (v. 21b).
5. Do abstain from those prophecies that are found to be false (v. 22).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:16-18

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Paul present three actions/attitudes that carry out God’s will and lead to peace.

1. Rejoice always (v. 16).
2. Pray always (v. 17).
3. Give thanks in every situation (v. 18).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:14,15

In 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 Paul continues his exhortations on Christian conduct by commanding 4 relationship principles that will lead to peace in the congregation.

1. Instruct and warn those who are unruly (v. 14a).
2. Encourage those who are fainthearted (v. 14b).
3. Help those who are spiritually weak (v. 14c).
4. Be patient with everyone (v. 14d).
1. By putting off revenge (v. 15a).
2. By putting on love (v. 15b).

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).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 4:9-12

In 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Paul urges believers to develop four habits that will enable their lives to be a proper witness to non-believers (v. 12).

Believers should develop the habit of:

1. Increasing in love for the brethren.
1. A love that is taught by God (v. 9).
2. A love that is practiced widely (v. 10).
2. Leading a quiet life (v. 11a).
3. Minding their own business (v. 11b).
4. Working for an honest wage (v. 11c).