Troy Mills Christian Church

Sermon Notes

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Bible Reading for today: Psalm 9:1-2, 7-10

Paul wrote these two letters, 1 and 2 Thessalonians to encourage the believers to continue living their lives in the hope that was theirs as they continued to work while waiting in hope for the return of Christ.

Seven benefits to having an attitude of gratitude:

Gratitude opens the door to more relationships

Gratitude improves physical health

Gratitude improves psychological health

Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression

Gratitude helps us sleep better

Gratitude improves our self-esteem

Gratitude increase mental strength

(borrowed from Psychology Today, April 2015)

1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Verse 16–Rejoice Always—

          Philippians 4:4—

          Matthew 5:11-12—

Verse 17-Pray Continually—

Continually refers to recurring prayer that grows out of a settled attitude of dependence upon God

Verse 18–Give Thanks for all circumstances—

          Romans 8:28

Aggravations are temporary and God will use them to grow us; to work them out for our good

True victories in life are won by Christ Followers who are joyful, prayerful, and thankful