StoneBridge Community Church
Confessions - "God Raised Jesus from the Dead" - 1 Thess. 1:9-10
Pastor Jon Saur
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StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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"Paul specifically states three results of the Thessalonians’ conversion: they turned to God from idols; they served the living and true God; and, they waited for His Son from heaven. These correspond to the three things that..." To read more, click link. Attentions Growth Group Facilitators At the end of this commentary, there are additional discussion questions available.
https://tinyurl.com/4kya5xnwMessage Outline
1. Sermon Series Introduction
2. "God Raised Jesus from the Dead"
3. Resurrection
4. Transformation
5. Hope
1. Sermon Series Introduction
2. "God Raised Jesus from the Dead"
3. Resurrection
4. Transformation
5. Hope
Next Steps
1. Take time to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus. Ask yourself if you truly believe that God raised Jesus from dead.
2. If you do, pray that God would strengthen your belief and help you to spread it to others.
3. If you struggle to believe, ask that God would help your unbelief.
1. Take time to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus. Ask yourself if you truly believe that God raised Jesus from dead.
2. If you do, pray that God would strengthen your belief and help you to spread it to others.
3. If you struggle to believe, ask that God would help your unbelief.
Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions
1. In v9, Paul says the Thessalonians turned from idols. What are some things in our world today that can become "idols" (e.g., career, family, comfort, politics)? How can we reorient our lives to put God first in these areas?
2. In v9, Paul also mentions that others could see the Thessalonians' transformation as they served God. How can your life reflect God's work in you in a way that influences others? What practical steps can you take to make your faith more visible in your community?
3. In what ways do you feel you're currently serving God?
4. In v10 Paul speaks of waiting for Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. How does the hope of Christ's return influence how you live today?
5. In what ways does this hope encourage you when facing the pressures and responsibilities of life?
6. Do you believe God raised Jesus from dead? If so, why? If not, why not?
1. In v9, Paul says the Thessalonians turned from idols. What are some things in our world today that can become "idols" (e.g., career, family, comfort, politics)? How can we reorient our lives to put God first in these areas?
2. In v9, Paul also mentions that others could see the Thessalonians' transformation as they served God. How can your life reflect God's work in you in a way that influences others? What practical steps can you take to make your faith more visible in your community?
3. In what ways do you feel you're currently serving God?
4. In v10 Paul speaks of waiting for Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. How does the hope of Christ's return influence how you live today?
5. In what ways does this hope encourage you when facing the pressures and responsibilities of life?
6. Do you believe God raised Jesus from dead? If so, why? If not, why not?
Worship Song List
1. Unstoppable God by Elevation Worship
2. Come As You Are by Crowder
3. Goodness of God by CeCe Winans
4. Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle
5. Christ be Magnified by Cody Carnes
1. Unstoppable God by Elevation Worship
2. Come As You Are by Crowder
3. Goodness of God by CeCe Winans
4. Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle
5. Christ be Magnified by Cody Carnes
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