Church of God (Holiness)

by Jack Smith

1 Thess 4:16-18

1. The surety of the Rapture vs. 16
A. The Lord Himself (emphatic)
B. The Shout of Authority
C. The Clear Trumpet call (assembly)

2. The Suddenness of the Rapture vs. 16-17

A. Twinkling of an eye 1 Cor 15:52
B. As a thief in the night 1 Thess 5:2

3. The Significance of the Raputre vs. 17

A. He is coming for His Church
B. He is going to demonstrate His authority vs. 17
C. He is only coming for those who look for His appearing.

Gregory Hills COGH Revival 04-12-2009

by Jack Smith

Thesis Statement: God is for us.

1. Proven by the death of Christ. vs. 32

2. Proven in the degree of His forgiveness vs. 33
Lk 23:34; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Rom 8:1

3. Proven in His daily provision vs. 34
Rom 8:32, 37 (more than conquerers – excessively victorious!)

Gregory Hills COGH Revival 04-12-2009 a.m.

by Jack Smith

Matt 28:18-20

Thesis Statement: The Great Commission can be accomplished through resurrection power.

1. The Church must have a prayer emphasis
Lk 18:1; Matt 17:21; Lk 11:1; 2 Chron. 20:3, 12

2. The Church must have a pentecostal emphasis
Acts 1:8

3. The Church must have a purpose emphasis

Gregory Hills COGH Revival 04-11-2009