Join us Sunday we continue with chapter 5 of 1 Thessalonians. Peter will begin finishing the letter with his final thoughts to the church. In the midst of expectation for Jesus' return, we cannot forget about the core values of our faith: Love another another, seek peace, and rejoice always.
"And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all." - 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (ESV)
Join us Sunday as we begin the final chapter of 1 Thessalonians! We hope you have been edified and enriched by the words of Paul and the Lord in the book. This week Paul will be continuing to talk about the "Parousia", the 2nd coming of Christ. He will be encouraging us as believers to stay alert, and be ready for, for He may arrive at any time.
" For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness." - 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (ESV)
Join us Sunday as we jump back into the book of 1 Thessalonians. This week we will be finishing up chapter 4. Paul is going to give us some very important information as it relates to Jesus' 2nd coming. You won't want to miss it!
"For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first."
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (ESV)
Join us Sunday as we continue with chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians. This week Paul is going to encourage us that part of holy and honorable living as a believer is to be a contributing member of society that doesn't cause trouble for those around them. To be a benefit to those around you, not a hindrance.
"Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another," - 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (ESV)
Join us this week as we start chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians. Up until this point Paul has been building his case about the love he has for everyone in the church of Thessalonica. That he wants them to flourishing in the gospel and in their community. Paul is going to shift this week to encourage his readers to continue living a life that is holy and honorable towards God.
“For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. "
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (ESV)
This Sunday we begin chapter 3 of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is going to be finishing his discourse on how much he loves and adores the Thessalonians. There is nothing that he wouldn't do for them and he truly has their best in mind. May we strive to encourage one another in the same way.
"For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God" - 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 (ESV)
This Sunday we finish up chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is going to continue to explain that the message he preaches is entirely from God. He has no desire to please man, but to please God. And one of his motivations is that he loves them deeply and he wants the best for them.
" For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 (ESV)
This week we will be back into our series in 1 Thessalonians. It is clear that the apostle Paul deeply loves his church and he wants them to know they are loved by God. How can we as a church body continue to grow in our love for God and for one another?
This week, as we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians, we will be starting chapter 2 with Paul's defense of himself and the Gospel.
Join us this Sunday as officially step into the book of 1 Thessalonians. We will be walking through 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. In the beginning of this book we will see Paul's deep affection for this church and how we can imitate that same love for each other
Join us as we begin our new series in the book of 1 Thessalonians. The author, Paul, is going to encourage the community of Thessalonica to remain hopeful as they wait upon the Lord. It is a message we could learn from to this day!
