Fusion: week of 7/30

FAMILY THEME: LIVING WITH INTEGRITY

2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Paul encouraged faithfulness to the things he had taught

in regard to spiritual life, work ethic, and ongoing ministry.

1.  Pray

     (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)

     Paul's request for prayer from the Thessalonians

     reflects his prayers for them.

 
2.  Don't Just Be a Consumer

     (2 Thessalonians 3:6-12)

     Paul reiterated his teachings and example about

     work ethic to those who were idle and causing

     problems in the church.

 
3.  Persist

     (2 Thessalonians 3:13-18)

     We should seek to lovingly correct and restore

     those who are not faithful.

Fusion: week of 7/23

FAMILY THEME: ENDURING IN TRUTH

2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Paul addressed concerns regarding the Second Coming

that apparently were the result of false teachers.

1.  The Future Can Be Unsettling

     (2 Thessalonians 2:1-5)

     Some at Thessalonica had the mistaken belief that

     they had somehow missed Christ's return.

 
2.  The Deception of Wickedness is at Work

     (2 Thessalonians 2:6-12)

     Paul indicated that when the "lawless one" appeared,

     many would believe his deception.

 
3.  The Path of Endurance

     (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)

     Believers need to stand firm in the truth knowing that

     God will establish them and their good works.

Fusion: week of 7/16

FAMILY THEME: PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Paul concluded 1 Thessalonians with simple, down-to-earth

instructions for Christian living.

1.  Keep Your Church Relationships on Track

     (1 Thessalonians 5:12-15)

     Respect and love for church leaders continues down

     the line with loving care for all members.

 
2.  Keep Your Heart on Track

     (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)

     Paul spoke to individual believers regarding actions

     and attitudes that keep us in the center of God's will.

 
3.  Keeping on Track is a God Thing

     (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28)

     Paul indicated that sanctification is a work of God

     that cannot be accomplished in our own strength.

Fusion: week of 7/9

FAMILY THEME: WAITING IN FAITHFULNESS

1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 5:11

No one knows when Christ will return, but no one can deny His 

coming is closer now than it has ever been.

1.  Anticipate a Reunion

     (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

     We look forward to a day when both living and deceased

     believers will be reunited with Christ.

 
2.  Mark Your Calendar

     (1 Thessalonians 5:1-5)

     Christ's second coming will catch many off guard, but

     not those who walk in the light of the truth.

 
3.  Prepare For The Big Day

     (1 Thessalonians 5:6-11)

     We can be prepared for Christ's coming because of

     salvation and the life we live by faith.

Fusion: week of 7/2

FAMILY THEME: WALKING IN GODLINESS

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

The way we handle ourselves in relationships with others shows

the world where we stand in our relationship with God.

1.  Delight God With Your Body

     (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

     Paul urged the Thessalonians to follow God's will in how

     they used their bodies so they could live up to the holy

     calling of God.

 
2.  Delight God With Your Relationships

     (1 Thessalonians 4:9-10)

     The Thessalonians were doing a good job loving each other,

     but Paul encouraged them to continue and increase their 

     love for all Christian brothers and sisters.

 
3.  Delight God With Your Productivity

     (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)

     A life that is pleasing to God is also a productive and 

     independent life.