Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction

Mental illness statistics : John Hopkins & national institute of mental health

Post traumatic stress disorder article

natural disaster, violence, sexual abuse, experiencing chronic illness

“Additionally, increased support from friends and family can help reduce the feelings of social isolation that can result from PTSD.

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From “What Causes PTSD” in Special Addition of Health - Understanding Mental Health

Thessalonians potential PTSD issues

Preaching concept or theme: Young believers need prayers of encouragement (from faithful followers of Jesus Christ) to trust the LORD Jesus Christ to purify them

Transition To Body

The central theme of 1 Thessalonians is encouragement for the church at Thessalonians, which is thriving in spite of persecution.

Chapter 1- Thanksgiving for God’s Faithful Chosen People

Chapter 2- Serving God’s Chosen People

the young believers in Thessalonica (like a nursing mother & encouraging, comforting, & urgent father) & feeling orphaned when separated from them for a short time

Chapter 3- Encouragement of Faithful Godly Leaders

Chapter 4- Encouragement to live God Pleasing Lives

Body- Chapter 5- Encouragement to be Prepared for Jesus’ Return

True Source & Totality Of Peace

Complete Power & Source of Sanctification

sanctify- cause someone to have the quality of holiness

Our Faithful God Inspires An Emphatic Declaration

Transition To Close

Illustration: Carnality, Deliverance from

The story is told of Handley Page, a pioneer in aviation, who once landed in an isolated area during his travels.

Unknown to him, a rat got aboard the plane there.

On the next leg of the flight, Page heard the sickening sound of gnawing.

Suspecting it was a rodent, his heart began to pound as he visualized the serious damage that could be done to the fragile mechanisms that controlled his plane and the difficulty of repairs because of the lack of skilled labor and materials in the area.

What could he do?

He remembered hearing that a rat cannot survive at high altitudes, so he pulled bak on the stick.

The airplane climbed higher and higher until Page found it difficult to breathe.

He listened intently and finally sighed with relief.

The gnawing had stopped.

When he arrived at his destination, he found the rat lying dead behind the cockpit!

Oftentimes we, God’s children, are plagued by sin that gnaws at our life simply because we are living at too low a spiritual level.

To see sin defeated in our lives requires that we move up- aways from the world- to a higher level where the things of this world cannot survive.

May our God & LORD Jesus Christ...

Love the LORD God with all your heart, soul, mind, & strength

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