In chapter three, Paul the author, pauses to give a snapshot of his life and current conditions to his readers. In this text we get a window into the mind…
After the lights go out in Ephesians 2:1-3, exposing the three big
problems in the universe, we find two glorious words – but God. In verse four the
lights are back on and we see God’s ways and God’s work to rescue the broken
world.
Paul declares to this church that they are doing great and so now he
prays for more. They are ready for all that God has to give to them theologically
and practically. Paul concludes by pointing to Jesus as the example of how all
these graces from God the Father are lived out.
Everyone asks at some time, if God created everything who created God? These
are fundamental questions that often get asked by children when they are
young. Dr. Ross explains using the space time continuum to demonstrate that
God, the triune Creator, must transcend the created universe.
Paul spends a third of this epistle not on prophecy but on people. The
reason: there is nothing harder or more important than people. All of us need
biblical guidance on dealing with the community that surrounds us. In this
section Paul gives us our marching orders as saints.
After discussing two difficult subjects of hell and the Antichrist, Paul
offers a practical guide to staying strong in the face of intense persecution.
Navy Seal, Chad Williams shared his journey to Christ through his time in the
military. He parallels Naahman’s deliverance from leprosy to his journey to
Christ.
The thriving model church at Thessalonica has lost hope and the
Apostle Paul pens his second letter to both theologically and practically reignite
the hope they had in King Jesus.
1 Thessalonians concludes with a to do list of 15 commands for the believer and then states that God is faithful and He will do it. Seems like a contradiction but it is actually the key to growing in our faith.
The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays we can forget the
supernaturally wondrousness of the birth of King Jesus. Re-read the Bible’s presentation and allow God to rekindle wonder.
The church at Thessalonica was freaked out about the end of days. Paul assures them of the return of Christ and then prepares them to live in the reality of His return.
The church at Thessalonica was freaked out about the end of days. They were uninformed about both the return of Jesus and what happens at death. In this short section Paul brilliantly clarifies these questions to encourage the church.
The church at Thessalonica is told to not do sex like the people who don’t know God. Paul had previously instructed them to control their bodies in holiness and honor. We attempt to unearth the weapons that they would have used to exercise body control.
Paul has to leave the new church quickly and has concerns about tough things he had said to them. Did they accept them? Reject? Were they mad at him? He sends Timothy and gets a refreshing answer to his relational doubt.
Everyone needs examples. The Thessalonian believers were able to look at Paul, Silas and Timothy and then through difficulty, repentance, patience and God’s word they became the models for the entire region.
The oldest written document of the New Testament is 1 Thessalonians. It gives us the oldest foundational principles of the church. 1 Thessalonians begins by turning the clock back to remember how the gospel saves and changes pagans.
Biblical Grit, which is defined in scripture as Christian steadfastness and endurance. This type of Christian grit is full of hope because it has at its core a faith that rests in God's promises, and is empowered by grace.
Pastors have two primary jobs: guarding and gardening. They are to heap on the fertilizer of God’s Word and guard against bad doctrine. In this chapter of Colossians, Pastor Paul…
In a culture of shortcuts and life hacks, Scripture confronts us with a time tested slow path to maturity that offers no shortcuts but promises transformation. Colossians begins with two…
After Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom, He then demonstrates He is both the King and the example of a citizen of the Kingdom. Chapter eight presents portraits to instruct and…
Scripture is full of wisdom and practical tools you could call anxiety's enemies. Even more than being the antidote to anxiety, these seven tools help all of us live out…
Jesus’ sermon is pointing believers toward a way of living that prioritizes being rather than looking and the beatitudes over being comfortable. His perspective produces a kind of life that…
There are many times in our lives—and we never know when they will strike—when suddenly the wind gets up and the sea becomes rough. But if we listen, through the…
We are living in a time where faith, family and community have been eroded. In order for any town to be changed there needs to be miraculous reviving of these…
A way our enemy caricatures Christianity is to paint us as fun haters. By no means is this a new tactic but stretches back to the origins of our Faith.…
Bible Text: James 2:14-16; Genesis 3:8-10; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:28, 12:1-2; Matthew 7:21-23, 25:34-46; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Titus 2:12 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: James
Bible Text: Jude 22, Exodus 32, Gen. 18:10-15, Habakkuk 1:2-4, 2 Cor. 12:7-10, Psalm 73:1-2 | Preacher: Dominic Done
Bible Text: Exodus 1-4; Romans 8:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Psalm 119:11; Matthew 17:17-20; Matthew 19:26; Ephesians 3:20; 1 Corinthians 2:9; John 14:12; 1 Samuel 7; Joshua 14:10-14b; Acts 2:17 |…
Bible Text: Acts 24:24-27; Matthew 5:27-30; Romans 12:18-20; 1 Timothy 1:15; Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 12:9 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: The Book of Acts
Bible Text: I Thessalonians 1:2-3, 2 Peter 3:18, John 15:1, Hebrews 11:1, 6, James 2:26, Eph. 2:10, Col. 3:5, I Cor. 13:4-7, John 3:16, I John 3:16, I Thess. 1:6-8,…
Bible Text: Acts 1:8, 18:27, 19:1-20; Psalm 20:7; Romans 14:7, 2:4; Proverbs 9:1-6, 13-18 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: The Book of Acts
