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 church at Thessalonica is first encouraged about the good job they are doing demonstrating brotherly love. Next, they are encouraged to keep going by: living quietly, minding their own business, work with their hands, walk properly, and being dependent on no one.
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.
Colossians 3 is all about getting the Kingdom into our lives while
pushing out the corrupt culture. The longest practical application is not to
marriage or parenting but to our jobs as bosses or bondservants. How we work is
one of the greatest ways we demonstrate that our lives are lived for a different
kingdom and our priorities are set by a better King.
Americans have a love hate relationship with rest. The protestant work ethic is weaved into the DNA of our country and while it is a good servant it can become…
Bible Text: Proverbs 18:16, 22:29, 15:19, 16:26, 10:5, 3:7, 19:17; Genesis 1-2, 3:17-19; Isaiah 2:2-5; Jeremiah 29:5; Ephesians 4:16; Acts 20:35, John 3:16, 2 Cor. 8-9 | Preacher: Matt Heverly…
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20, 2:3, 2:24, 3:13, 3:24, 9:7-10; Romans 8:5-8; Colossians 3:17; Galatians 5:22; Psalm 139; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 4:18-20; Isaiah 53:5 | Preacher:…
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Ecclesiastes
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, 4:1-8; Genesis 2:7-24; Luke 10:38-42; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 1:3-14 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Ecclesiastes