The Church for 2010 and Beyond

January 3, 2010

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Rev. Rick Edwards

What type of church does God desire?

1.   A saved church                                                  1-4, Acts 5:11-14, 17:1-4

2.   A surrendered church                                       V 6

3.   A suffering church                                            V 6-7, 2:14, Acts 17:1-9,

4.   A soul winning church                                      V 7-9

5.   A second coming church                                  V 10, 4:13-18, 5:2

6.   A stand fast church                                            3:6-10, 2:13, 4:9-12