John 15:1-17

This morning we are going to be looking at a short but very important book of the Bible. It doesn’t get much airtime in our churches but as we will see this morning, it is of crucial importance and speaks specifically to the Church at this moment in history. Haggai...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

We’re going to take a break from our series through 1 & 2 Thessalonians because today is an enormously important day. Today we are going to celebrate the Lord’s Supper for the first time since March 2! I’m thankful for a number of things today, but first and foremost on...

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...

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...