Sermons
DO SO EVEN MORE
I Thessalonians 4:1-12
The Thessalonian brethren had been instructed in God's word and were doing what they were taught. We continuously need instruction throughout our Christian life. We are encouraged to do what we've been instructed and even more.
From the Hymn "I Want To Be A Worker"
*Be Busy Every Day
*I will Labor Every Day
*I want to be a Worker Every Day
Nehemiah 4:6 "...the people had a mind to work"
"Rich Young Ruler" Mark 10:17-22
*Had kept all the commandments
*More to be done, v21 "lacked"
*What do I lack?
II Peter 1:5
*"Add to..."
*"Increasing measure", v8
Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5
*v 14-15, Don't just have light...
*v 20, Don't just be righteous...
*v 41, Don't just do the minimum...
Practical Application
Continue to work:
*Regardless of Age (see Jesus,Noah)
*Regardless of Health (see Saul)
*Regardless of Trials (see Abraham)
*Regardless of Situation (see Joseph)
"Many Christians are settled into spiritual complacency and aren't growing in Christ" Chuck Smith's "Commentary for I Thessalonians
JUST AS YOU ARE DOING...
"DO SO EVEN MORE"