Join Pastor Brady as he wraps up our series on Thessalonians!

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (NIV)

“As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was

with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he

will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we

command. May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”

1. Pray Continually

- Prayer breaks through discord and discontent in our lives.

- Prayer fuels the advance of the gospel.

- Prayer also protects from evil people.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 (NIV)

“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and

sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not

live according to the teaching you received from us. For you yourselves know

how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with

you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we

worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to

any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but

in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. For even when we were

with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not

eat.” We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy;

they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus

Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat.”

2. A warning against idleness

- Christian life is not a lazy life.

- “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” (v. 10)

2 Thessalonians 3:13-16 (NIV)

“And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is

good. Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this

letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. Yet do

not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow

believer. Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times

and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”

3. Encouragement

- The Church is a family, AND GOD GETS ALL THE GLORY.

Join Fresh Hope Next week at Liberty Middle School in Aurora as we begin a sermon series titled ‘Unstuck’ !

Announcments / Church events:

- 8/07 - Fresh Hope Youth meeting/hangout @ The Sumners’ house (6pm)

- 8/10 - Fresh Start meeting after service (45 min guarantee) - find out more about the church.

- 8/17 - Back to School bash

Website: http://www.freshhope.church