The Healthy, Happy Church

October 23, 2016 Speaker: Scott Hanberry Series: The DNA of H.S.B.C.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–18

The D.N.A. of H.S.B.C.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Dr. Scott Hanberry

"The Christian faith is no faith at all if it is not practiced. We come to one of the most practical passages on how to do/be church in the entire New Testament. Today we will explore the essentials for a happy, healthy, thriving church family. How can I make my local church a more spiritual place?" We are called to live "soberly". These next seven verses provide "sobriety checkpoints" that will guide us to function wisely in the body of Christ. 

1. HONOR church leaders (5:12-13). 

Notice the RESPONSIBILITY of leaders. 
Notice the proper RESPONSE of the church. 

  • Respect your leaders (5:12). 
  • Esteem your leaders (5:13a). 
  • Live in peace with your leaders (5:13b). 

2. SHEPHERD church members (5:14-15). 

  • Admonish the unruly (5:14a). 
  • Encourage the timid (5:14b). 
  • Help the weak (5:14c). 
  • Be patient with everyone (5:14d). 

3. DISCOVER God's will (5:16-18). 

  • Be joyful (5:16). 
  • Be prayerful (5:17). 
  • Be thankful (5:18). 

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