Godly Discipline

Today we conclude our series through 1 & 2 Thessalonians, and we’re ending on a note that is unique to this series. Taken as a whole, the general tone of these letters has been warm and encouraging. Paul wrote to give this young church clarity and comfort. But in this closing section, there is a […]

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Brothers, Pray For Us

Over the course of this series, we’ve spent a great deal of time talking about the Thessalonians and the challenges they were facing. But in order to understand the passage in front of us this morning, we need to turn our attention to Paul and his circumstances. As it turns out, he was facing some […]

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The Man of Lawlessness

Our text this morning is widely considered to be the most challenging passage in all of the Apostle Paul’s letters. But, if I could encourage you, many of us are coming into this text with an advantage. Raise your hand if you were with us while we walked through the book of Daniel at the […]

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Comforting Words in a Chaotic World

I want to ask you all the simple question: have you ever longed for justice? Have you ever longed for the wrongs done to you or a loved one to be made right? Now that is a softball question to ask because I know for CERTAIN, that each of you here have felt that. We […]

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Final Instructions

This morning, we’re going to be talking about the church, and I think it might be worth stopping to define what I mean by “church” before we go any further. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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The Day of the Lord

Our passage this morning could really be considered “Part 2” of our passage from last week. In both passages, Paul is “filling up what is lacking” in the Thessalonian’s understanding of the day of the Lord. Last week, he addressed their fears and concerns regarding their Christian loved ones who had already passed away. This […]

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Encourage One Another With These Words

I was able to tune in online last week and to listen along with you as Ryan unpacked the first half of chapter 4. He did an excellent job, and he reminded us that the second half of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians – the half that we are working through right now – was […]

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God’s Will: Your Sanctification

I am here with you this morning to share with you God’s will for your life! That’s right! You heard me correctly! The Lord has spoken to me and revealed to me His will for each and every one of you. Isn’t that exciting? Isn’t that just what you have been waiting for? Someone to […]

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You are Our Glory and Joy

Before this series began, I studied my way through 1 and 2 Thessalonians and began to draft a preaching calendar. I confess that, as I initially prepared that calendar, I looked at this passage and wondered “What am I going to say about this?” At first glance, this passage is pretty straightforward. He missed the […]

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The Evidence of a Faithful Ministry

I mentioned last week that the church in Thessalonica was a young church. We don’t know exactly how long Paul was able to minister to them before being chased out of town, but it was likely no more than six months. Can you imagine if you had only been a Christian for six months when, […]

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