down at the cross. down at the cross where my savior died, down where for cleansing from sin i...
TRANSCRIPT
Down at the cross where my Savior died, down where for
cleansing from sin I cried, there to my heart was the blood applied; glory to his
name.
Come to the fountain so rich and sweet, cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
plunge in today and be made complete; glory to his name
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
II Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
What is the “status” of your relationship with God?”
How can I improve that relationship?
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
IMPROVING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
1. Believe God is for you.
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
IMPROVING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
1. Believe God is for you.2. Honesty must be at the center.
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
IMPROVING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
1. Believe God is for you.2. Honesty must be at the center.3. Your commitment must be complete.
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1. “In Everything”
Acts 17:28 – “For in Him we live, and move, and have our being”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1. “In Everything”
Ephesians 5:20 – “Giving thanks always forall things unto God and the Father in thename of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
2. “Give Thanks”
Expressed in Words
Expressed in Worship
Expressed in Prayer
Expressed in Obedience
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3. “For this is the Will of God” It is God’s will that you be Saved
II Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3. “For this is the Will of God”
It is God’s will that you be Saved It is God’s will that you Serve
Galatians 5:13 – “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3. “For this is the Will of God” It is God’s will that you be Saved It is God’s will that you Serve
Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3. “For this is the Will of God”4. “In Christ Jesus”
John 15:5 – “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
Paul’s Beatitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3. “For this is the Will of God”4. “In Christ Jesus”
Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”