The Sermon Your New Pastor Cannot Preach Yet

1 Thessalonians Written: 51 -52 AD Express Paul’s gratitude for them Offer a defense

1 Thessalonians 5: 12 -13 12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find Out What That Means to Me! Why RESPECT the Shepherds of the

Esteem Hold in high regard Honor Appreciate

1 Thessalonians 5: 14 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage

“And we urge you, brothers… v …admonish the idle… v …encourage the fainthearted… v

1 Thessalonians 5: 15 -18 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for

Take 5 minutes everyday to stop what you are doing and pray for your

Pray For The Family… Many Transition Details As They Say ‘Good-bye’ to Friends Personal

1 Thessalonians 5: 19 -22 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not

“The Man Your Church Should Know” by Wilbert W. Welch Understand the scope of

Paul’s Prayer 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and

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The Sermon Your New Pastor Cannot Preach - Yet 1 Thessalonians 5: 12 -25 Pastor Steve Holley Immanuel Bible Church

The “On-Air” Competition

The Loving Congregation …

… Can Become a Tough Crowd

1 Thessalonians Written: 51 -52 AD Express Paul’s gratitude for them Offer a defense for himself Encourage them to stand fast against persecution and pressure Answer questions Provide instruction concerning the relationship between the congregation and their shepherds

1 Thessalonians 5: 12 -13 12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find Out What That Means to Me! Why RESPECT the Shepherds of the Church? They labor among you They have positional authority over you They admonish you

Esteem Hold in high regard Honor Appreciate

Peace

1 Thessalonians 5: 14 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

“And we urge you, brothers… v …admonish the idle… v …encourage the fainthearted… v …help the weak… v …be patient with them all. ”

1 Thessalonians 5: 15 -18 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing,

Take 5 minutes everyday to stop what you are doing and pray for your pastor and his family.

Jarred and Heather Edgecombe

Pray For The Family… Many Transition Details As They Say ‘Good-bye’ to Friends Personal and Possession Protection The Purchase of a Home Adjustments to This Area

1 Thessalonians 5: 15 -18 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice 17 pray 18 give always, without ceasing, thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5: 19 -22 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

“The Man Your Church Should Know” by Wilbert W. Welch Understand the scope of his responsibilities Declare a church-wide moratorium on criticism Be gracious about his frailties Be supportive of him Pray for him daily Protect his role as teacher and shepherd Honor him

Paul’s Prayer 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us. surely