Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

04 - How do we love one another?

1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:13 - Dan Parkinson

• Paul’s great longing. (v17-20)

• Paul’s great priority. (v1-9)

• Paul’s great vision. (10-13)

 

03 - The normal Christian life

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 - Dan Parkinson

• Receiving God’s word rightly. (v13) 

• God’s work in us brings opposition (v14-15A) 

• Gospel opponents will be judged (v15b-16) 

 

02 - Being a faithful servant of Christ

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Daniel Parkinson

1. Firstly, have the right motives v1-6 - To please God who tests our hearts.
   
   
2. Secondly, have the right manner v7-12 - To love the people God has placed in our lives.
   
   
3. Thirdly, have the right method v2 v4 v8 v9- To speak the gospel. 

 

01 - When the Gospel comes in power

1 Thessalonians 1 - Daniel Parkinson

Paul knows they’re saved because: 

1. Firstly, The true gospel has come (v5).
   1. This is good news, our hope is in Jesus Christ. He’s done it all. 
2. Secondly, True change has come (v6-10).
   1. - Joy in Suffering.
   2. - The Lord’s message rang out from them.
   3. - They turned to God, from idols to serve the living and true God.