THEME: It Is Written
SERIES: Family Matters
TITLE: Man Up!
Scripture: I Thessalonians 2:7-12
Influence is a process.
Influence is costly.
Influence is never neutral.
Influence is powerful.
Influence is about people.
Influence is demanding.
Influence is hard won.
Influence is easily lost.
Influence is to be desired.
Influence is everyone’s privilege.
Influence is everyone’s responsibility.
Influence is affected by relationships.
Influence is attainable by anyone.
I. THE STARTING POINT
Initials which describe many men:
1. POW
2. MIA
3. PDY
The starting point for a true man is his (relationship with Jesus Christ).
II. THE STRAIGHT LINE
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
1. A (fond affection). [v.8a]
2. A (transparent) life [v.8b]
3. (Unselfish) diligence [v.9]
4. Spiritual (authenticity). [9-10]
5. A (positive) influence. [11-12]
SERIES: Family Matters
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