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.
It’s not difficult to find conflict in this world. But the greatest conflict in the world today is the battle for our minds. The good news is God can reframe our mind for spiritual success.
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 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.
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.
As we watch our society shift and change it can be easy to want to disengage and run. But is there a better way? Jeremiah the prophet battles this mentality when God gives him the remedy and the recipe for exiles to thrive in Babylon.
Colossians 3 contrasts the old way of living with its vices and sins and a Kingdom way. It commands the believer to put off that way of living and gives…
For two millennia, people have questioned: Who is Jesus? Was He a prophet, teacher, sage, or the Son of God? Colossians dives deep into the nature and personhood of Jesus…
A City that was once prospering is in a slow decline because of a decision made by the far-off city of Rome. Into this desperation comes cults, spiritualism, syncretism, and…
We all feel the increase in the pace of life. With that pace we have the ability to be informed or entertained 24/7. Today there are less margins for waiting…
Bible Text: Luke 10:17-20, Jeremiah 32:17, Genesis 3:1-10; Psalm 51; Isaiah 26:3; Matthew 11:28-30 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Psalms
Bible Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4; Genesis 1-2; Revelation 21-22; Numbers 32:23; Jeremiah 2:19; Proverbs 6:32; Job 42:7; Isaiah 53:4-8; John 9:1-7; Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 32:33-35; Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4; 2 Corinthians…
Bible Text: Jeremiah 28:1-4, 29:1-7; Galatians 5:22, 6:10; Romans 1:16; Matthew 5:9 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Homesick
Bible Text: Acts 23:1, 24:16; Proverbs 16:25; 1 Corinthians 4:3-4; Matthew 25:20-30 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: The Book of Acts
Bible Text: Acts 21-23; 1 Corinthians 9:21; Galatians 2:20-21, 3:2-5, 3:22-24; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Romans 10:4; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 4:12, 13:5; Genesis 1:1-3 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: The…