Sermon Outline- April 11, 2021

While We Wait for Jesus

Are You the Real Deal?

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

  1. You know you are the real deal if you have experienced the power of the gospel (vs. 4-7, Romans 1:16, John 16:8–11)
  1. You know you are the real deal if you have turned from idols to serve the living and true God (vs. 9-10, Acts 20:21)
  1. You know you are the real deal if you can find evidence of transformation in your life (vs. 2-3)
  • What was the transformation that Paul saw in their lives of the Thessalonians?
    1. a)Their faith produced work – good works (James 2:17)
    2. b)Their love motivated them to labor (1 John 4:20–21)
    3. c)Their hope was steadfast (1 Peter 1:6–7)