Comfort in Our Conduct

Do Not Grow Weary - Message 2 - Comfort in Our Conduct. Evaluating the way in which we minister to one another within the Body of Christ.

Here is the sermon outline:

I.Fruitful Ministry – vs. 1-4
A. Not in Vain (vs. 1) – the pursuit of purpose in service – 1 Thess. 1:5-8
B. Bold Confidence in the Face of Adversity (vs. 2) – 2 Cor. 4:5-7; Acts 16:19-24, 37; 17:5-7
C. Exhortation in the Truth (vs. 3-4)

1. Paul’s Message
2. Paul’s Manner
3. Paul’s Methods

II. Faithful Ministry – vs. 5-6
A.Not with Flattering Words – 1 Cor. 2:3-5
B. Not with a Cloak of Covetousness – pretext, to have more - 1 Peter 2:16
C. Not for Personal Glory – 1 Cor. 10:31
D. Not Burdensome – not demanding “maintenance” – 2 Cor. 11:9; 12:16; 2 Thess. 3:8

III.Familial Ministry – vs. 7-12
A. Service like a Gentle Mother (vs. 7-9)

1. Nurturing – gentleness, nourishing, cherishing (warmth)
2. Affection and Sacrifice – Matt. 20:28; John 10:11
3. Dedication to Hard Work – Prov. 31:13-22
   B. Leadership like a Devoted Father (vs. 10-12)
4. An Example – devout, just, blameless – 1 Cor. 4:14-17
5. An Encourager – exhort, comfort, charge – Eph. 6:4
6. An Educator – teach to walk worthy – Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 1:9-11; Prov. 22:6
   a. Train – disciple/discipline
   b. Restrain from sin and evil
   c. Admonish – encourage and discourage
   d. Instruct in righteousness