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Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; 1 Timothy 5:17; Mark 9:33-35; 16:15; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 3:8-11; 1 Peter 1:8-9, Matthew 6:5a, Galatians 4:16, Hebrews 5:11-14)\n\xa0\n\n\n\nAs Paul brings the letter to a close, he challenges the believers to be a different kind of people. His words encourage us to prioritize servant leadership over mere talents and gifts. We are called to actively engage in the lives of others through discipling and mentoring, and to embrace a life of obedience to Jesus and His commands. The result is a local church that reflects the power and beauty of the Gospel!\n\n\n\n\xa0\n\nSeries description:\nWe believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul\u2019s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change\u2014Gospel Change!\n\n\xa0\n\nGospel Change"A Gospel Centered Church"1 Thessalonians 5:12-28\nHandout/Outline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\xa0\n\n\nI. Servant leadership is valuedII. Discipleship is practicedA. confront those who are doing wrongB. help those who are strugglingC. Be patient and forgiving toward everyoneIII. The sanctified life is pursuedA. what we should say yes toB. what we should say no toC. what we all need