Today’s sermon explored the biblical view of work, challenging the common divide between “sacred” and “secular” vocations. Drawing from Ephesians 6:4-10 and various biblical examples, we saw that God’s Spirit…
Life is full of moments that leave us feeling stuck, broken, or overwhelmed by the impossible. Whether it’s a health crisis, a fractured relationship, financial stress, or the weight of…
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.
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.
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.
Restore: to bring back to or put back into a former or original state. There might not be a greater truth than God’s ability to restore. It goes further than forgiveness by renewing what was lost or broken. Joel 2 does a prophetic dive into the miraculous work of restoration.
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…
Jesus has taught there are six evils that interfere with the kingdom (anger, lust, divorce, lying, vengeance, and hatred). Now, Jesus goes inside the believer to demonstrate that good works…
Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:10-25, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 5:8, 20; Matthew 18:22; Galatians 6:7-8; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Psalm 119:9, 11; Hebrews 4:12 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: 1 Peter
Bible Text: James 4:11-17; Psalm 31:15, 90:12, Isaiah 40:31 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: James
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Ecclesiastes
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 |…