Belonging, Part 3: Loving Difficult People (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
Key Idea: The gospel allows us to love in the most difficult situations with the most difficult situations with the most difficult people.
Belonging, Part 1: Love Your Leaders (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)
Key Idea: The church should cultivate a culture of love and respect for its leaders.
Is Jesus The Only Way? (John 14:1-6)
Key Idea: The claims of Christ bring clarity in the midst of a culture of confusion. Jesus makes three incredible claims: In a world of many paths, Jesus claims to the the way In a world of many answers, Jesus claims to be the truth In a world of many distractions, Jesus claims to be […]
Hope in the Return (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
Key Idea: We have an eternal hope in the future that allows us to live steadfast and faithful lives in the present.
Distinct (Part II): At Work (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)
Key Idea: Living distinct lives that please God requires focused and purposeful love for others. Four priorities as a way of loving others: I. Godly Discontentment: Increase in Love II. Quite Ambition: Lead a Quiet Life III. Worry About Yourself: Mind Your Own Business IV. Work Diligently: Work with Your Hands
Distinct (Part I): In Purity (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
Theme of 1 Thessalonians 4: We are called to distinct lives that pursue holiness and please God. Key Idea: The goal of purity is finding true and lasting satisfaction in Christ. I. A Distinct Purpose: To Please God (v. 1-3a) II. A Distinct Practice: To Pursue Holiness (v. 3b-5) III. A Distinct Power: Trust in […]
On Genuine Affection for the Church (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20)
I. We are a Christ-centered family (v. 17) II. We have active affections for one another (v. 17-18) III. We are a picture of God’s grace (v. 19-20)
On Power and Persecution (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
I. The Process of Faith: God-Powered transformation (v. 13) II. The Product of Faith: A counter-cultural Life (v.14-16)
Radical Devotion (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)
Three reminders that fuel a radical devotion to Christ: I. A radical love II. A radical transformation III. A radical call
Steadfast (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3)
Three foundational attributes in the steadfast Christian life: I. A faith that works II. A love that labors III. A hope that endures
