3-2-2014
"The Blessing of Good News"
1 Thessalonians 3. 6-13

THE BLESSING OF GOOD NEWS 1 Thessalonians 3. 6-13 I.  GOOD NEWS A.  Timothy’s ___________- · you long to _____ us, just as we long to see you · The Tempter didn’t tempt them beyond their ability to endure B.  This week if you have some good news…______ it with someone II.  GOOD ____________ A.  It is pretty difficult NOT TO SHARE good news! B.  “Now we really live”- we have something to celebrate C.  Does God get the _______ for your good news?  III.  GOOD PRAYERS- Paul’s rejoicing turns to a ________ A.  “Night and day we most earnestly pray that we may see you again…” B.  Paul’s Prayer is for God to supply what is lacking in their faith C.  Making disciples and helping believers grow comes from ______ together. IV.  GOOD _______ FOR THE FUTURE A.  Paul believes that God will make a way for time together-  B.  Paul believes God for ___________ and overflowing love   C.  Paul believes God will strengthen their hearts D.  Paul believes that God will help them grow so that they may become __________ and holy in God’s presence            V.  THE POWER OF GOOD NEWS: A.  God can be ________ for answers to our prayers B.  Strengthened hearts, spiritual growth, overflowing love is powerful for those who are able to see God at work in other believers  C.  A Challenge: · _______ for one another   · Make sure you share your “good news” not only with good friends, but also with those who are really desperate to hear some.