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Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 (1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2:1-9 & 11-12; John 1:14; 1 Corinthians 15:1 & 3-4; Romans 1:15-16; Acts 4:31; Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 5:18; John 3:26-36; 1 Timothy 1:15)\n\xa0\n\nDoes what people think about us really matter? Absolutely yes!\n\xa0\nIn this lesson, we will see how Paul understood that to have a lasting influence on others, we need to be people of character and integrity! We cannot be people who say one thing, and do something else! We need to teach the way of Jesus and live the way of Jesus!\n\xa0As we live the way of Jesus, we will have an influence that makes a difference\u2014a Gospel\xa0influence!\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 Influence"1 Thessalonians 2:10-13\nHandout/Outline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\xa0\n\n\nI. Gospel influence is rooted in characterA. holyB. justC. unblameable\nII. Gospel influence is focused on discipling and mentoringA. teachB. encourageC. exemplify