Sunday, June 26, 2016 a.m. Service

"Perspective of True Knowledge"

Rev. Joseph Marshall

II Peter 1:1-11

I.    The Permanent Gift of True Knowledge (1-4)

          A.  Embrace the Divine Person (1-2)

          B.  Experience His Divine Power (3)

          C.  Expect His Divine Promises (4)

II.   The Growth of True Knowledge (5-11)

Closing Application

Are the qualities of Godly living increasing in my life?

Sunday, June 19, 2016 a.m. Service

"The Tale of Six Sons:  Legacy of Faith"

Rev. Joseph Marshall

II Timothy 1:15-2:2

Happy Father's Day!

The Tale of Six Sons:  Which son are you?

I.    Phygelus and Hermogenes:  Fear Drives Out Faith (1:15)

II.   Onesiphorus and Timothy:  Faith Drives Out Fear (1:16-2:1)

III.  Faithful Men and Others:  Live and Leave a Legacy of Faith (2:2)

          The other two sons are still in the harvest.

          We can give our children a lot of things. Give the Jesus!

Today's Challenge:

Which son are you?

Sunday, June 12, 2016 a.m. Service

Counsel of the Saved

"Stand Firm in the True Grace of God"

What is grace?

Rev. Joseph Marshall

I Peter 5:5-14

How to stand firm in the true grace of God

I.   Be humble (5-9)

          A.  Humility is a act of submission (5-7)

                    All believers should submit to one another and to God!

          B.  Humility is an act of sobriety (8-9a)

                    Anytime pride is in our heart, it gives the devil and opportunity to devour!

                         1.  Respect the devil

                         2.  Recognize the devil

                         3.  Resist the devil

                    What if Peter had obeyed these three instructions during the crucifixion?

II.  Be hopeful (9b-11)

Today's Challenge:

Stand firm in the True Grace of God!

Sunday, June 5, 2016 a.m. Service

Counsel of the Saved

"How a Good Shepherd Tends His Flock"

Misunderstanding the Biblical Role of the Pastor

Rev. Joseph Marshall

I Peter 5:1-4

How a good shepherd tends his flock

I.    Status of a good shepherd (1)

            Peter was humble!

II.   Service of a good shepherd (2-3)

          A.  Serve with the right mindset (Acts 20:28-29)

          B.  Serve with the right motives (Ezekiel 34:1-16)

          C.  Serve with the right manners (Jeremiah 23:1-4)

III.  Sight of a good shepherd (4)

Today's Challenge:

Pray for your pastors as they tend the Thorn Grove family flock!