LESSONS FROM AN UNSTOPPABLE CHURCH (1)
- Through the remarkable demonstration of signs, wonders, and miracles by the Holy Spirit, the apostles of old proved the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the people of their time (Acts 17:1-9; 3:6).
- Paul had a brief time with the Thessalonian church, but it was long enough to plant the incorruptible seed of the word of God that could produce a militant and unstoppable church—they were bold, strong, and persistent (Matthew 13:31-33, 1 Peter 1:23-25).
- When the incorruptible word of God reaches you and you wholeheartedly accept it, your life inevitably transforms. There is power in the word of God (Hebrews 4:12).
- Whatever situation you might be going through or experiencing, there is power in the seed of the word of God if you can release yourself or the situation to the word (Matthew 13:31-32).
- Anytime and every time the enemy stands against the purposes of God, he sets himself up for failure (1 Thessalonians 2:17- 18; 3:1-2, Isaiah 59:19).
- If the enemy seems to have an upper hand in any situation in your life, it is because God has a bigger plan. The thr e e pr inc ipa l ingredients of excellence in Christian living are faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4).
- The Thessalonian church had the substance with the right attitude—their walk of faith, labour of love, and patience of hope (Hebrews 6:10, Romans 8:25).
- The great power of God was evident in the life of the Thessalonian church (Matthew 9:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 1:5).
- Afflictions and trials could not stop the amazing. Thessalonian church—they were unstoppable (1 Thessalonians 1:6, Ro m a n s 8:35).
- Another amazing thing about the Thessalonian church was their liberality (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).
- The Thessalonian church had a global impact (1 Thessalonians 1:7-8).
