Duties of Christians “WATCH, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH, BE BRAVE, BE STRONG. LET ALL THAT YOU DO BE DONE WITH LOVE.” Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The Courage of Our Convictions 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.
Advertisements

PAUL’S FOUR MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT FINISHED THE RACE KEPT THE FAITH GAINED THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Richard Thetford
Strength and Weakness. Introduction God’s people are repeatedly admonished in Scripture to “Be strong!” –Moses (Deuteronomy 11:8-9) –Joshua (Joshua 10:22-25)
BIBLE The Importance of the BIBLE What do we really know about the Bible? Richie Thetford
The Amazing Grace Of God (Part 2) Titus 2: What The Grace Of God Demands A Love Of The Truth. A Love Of The Truth. cf. 1 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Peter.
The Making of a Strong Church Ephesians 6:11-12 Richard Thetford Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken,
Richie Thetford The Gospel Helps Us “Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus.
Disciples of Christ In the Bible the word is used most often to refer to a follower of Jesus Disciple: “a student” – “a learner” – “a pupil” Richard Thetford.
Standing Up for the Truth Philippians 1:7,17 John 17:17 Richie Thetford
Richie Thetford Thankfulness Glorifying God Through Thankfulness “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the.
Fellowship with the Lord Christians can and should appreciate the fellowship that we have in the Lord! Richard Thetford
Forks in the Road of Life Matthew 7:13-14 Richard Thetford
Richard Thetford The Lord’s Church is Right.
BEING ABEL MINDED “EVERYTHING WE DO IN LIFE IS A RESULT OF A CHOICE THAT IS MADE” Richard Thetford
ANSWERING THE CALL OF GOD “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail.
BIBLE - COURAGE Joshua 1:6-9, 18 Text. BIBLE - COURAGE Examples of Courage –Genesis 12:1-4 –Romans 4:20-21 –Judges 7:7-21 –Daniel 3:8-18 –Daniel 6:6-10.
Few Griefs Greater Than One’s Child Forsaking The Lord Proverbs 10:1 “foolish son the grief of his mother” Proverbs 17:21 “father of a fool has no joy.”
Richie Thetford The Joys of Worship Psalms 84.
Are You Fit For The Kingdom? Luke 9: Luke 9:62 “No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Have the right attitude – Ephesians 5:17 Handle the Scriptures carefully – 2 Timothy 2:15 Keep clear what is taught in God’s Word.
Marks of Maturity Hebrews 5:11-6:3. Marks of Maturity Ability to Teach  Hebrews 5:12; James 3:1.
Richie Thetford Keep Your Eyes Focused on the ROCK! Hebrews 5:8-9.
I Corinthians 16:13-14 “ Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love”
“to do what one has to do as if from inclination – likened to courage which is the quality of being fearless.” “Standing up for what is right regardless.
2 Kings 6:8-17 “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.”
A Faith That Will Not Shrink Hebrews 6:9-12 Richard Thetford
Richie Thetford Did Jesus Christ Die in Vain? 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
Speak Truth, But... Ephesians 4:11-16.
“Test all things; hold fast what is good”
Hebrews 13:10-15 Romans 1:21 Colossians 3:15 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The JOY of Serving God! “whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
The Road of Unfaithfulness
Another Year Begins Psalms 65:11-12 James 1:17
Contrasts In The Life of a Christian
“second mile” religion
Christian Characteristics
YOUR PROGRESS May Be Evident to All 1 Timothy 4:12-16
Principles For Powerful Living
Taught Wrong and Baptized Right?
What Is truth? John 18:33-38 Richie Thetford
The Christian Winning by Losing
Why Obey the Gospel of Christ?
Why Am I Here? Richie Thetford
Words That Describe a Christian
“All That the Lord Has Spoken We Will Do”
The Salvation Process Richard Thetford
Richard Thetford Things Happy People Do Richard Thetford
Once a person becomes a Christian…
What It Does and Does Not Do
The Battle Within Man’s Dual Nature Romans 7:22-25 F L E S H SP I R T
Is Your Heart Right with God?
Proper Actions Will Follow
The Marks of Maturity The growth process 1 Corinthians 14:26
Laborers in the Vineyard
Who is Able to Stand? Revelation 6:17
Making the BEST of a New Year
Death is Precious for God’s Saints
Indicators of Maturity, A benchmark goal to strive for.
A Caring People “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Richie Thetford.
Attitudes That Are Needed
Jude 3-4 Richie Thetford
2/2/2014 pm Prepared For Battle
WHY Do chrISTians have problems?
Rooted in Love Love begins with God Love of God We were sinners
Human resources slide 1 LIVING BY FAITH 1 Corinthians 1:10
Hebrews 10:1-4, Richie Thetford
Faithful Christian Man
My Word Has No Place in You
The Light of the Gospel 2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Following the Ephesians 4:17-24
Presentation transcript:

Duties of Christians “WATCH, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH, BE BRAVE, BE STRONG. LET ALL THAT YOU DO BE DONE WITH LOVE.” Richie Thetford

Watch  For the second coming of Christ  Mark 13:35-37  1 Thessalonians 5:6  For those we might teach  John 4:35  For false teachers  1 John 4:1  Our temper, tongue and speech  James 1:19 Richie Thetford

Stand Fast in the Faith  Always take a stand  Ephesians 6:11  Put on the armor of a Christian  Ephesians 6:13-14  Source of our strength is the Lord  Philippians 4:1  Philippians 4:13 Richie Thetford

Be Brave  Act like one is supposed to act  Ephesians 4:14  1 Corinthians 13:11  1 Corinthians 14:20 Richie Thetford

Be Strong  God expects His people to be strong  Joshua 1:6-9  All must be strong  Be courageous and strong  Hebrews 5:12-14 Richie Thetford

Let All That You Do Be Done in Love  Love must underlie what we do  1 Corinthians 13:1-3  Love seen in our obedience  John 14:15  1 John 5:3  Love must be real  1 John 3:18  Too many love self too much  2 Timothy 3:2 Richie Thetford

Let All That You Do Be Done in Love  Pleasures take the top spot  2 Timothy 3:4  Our enemies are to be loved  Matthew 5:44-46  Must receive the love of the TRUTH  2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 Richie Thetford

Conclusion In doctrine only In opinion liberty In all things love Richie Thetford