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Gospel Integrity Does what we do matter? How would we know if it did? Let’s consider two experiences in life. Who’s Line Is It Anyway? - Impromptu TV comedy. Actors would get a scene to act out, but there was no script. And they didn’t know what the other would do until they started doing it. Through…

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. For our exhortation was not of deceit,…

Good morning! It is a joy and privilege to gather together in the presence of our Lord. Whether you are joining us here in person or tuning in online, we are delighted to have you with us today. We come together as a united family, bound by our shared faith in Jesus Christ, to worship, learn, and grow…

so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of…

Paul , and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you ever walked into the middle of a conversation? It can be disastrous. My kids are learning…

Review - if needed Greeting, thankfulness for the Thessalonians, their testimony of faith through affliction, resurrection of Jesus Christ What are some main themes of this chapter? What are some reoccurring ideas or words? Suffering and shame, sincerity and genuineness in motives and ministry, pleasing…

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your…

Shoulds I had the most wonderful start to my day on Friday. I woke up with a song in my head. Take it easy easy God already loves you completely Take it easy easy Rest in the shade of His wing And instead of finding my glasses - which is my usual habit. I decided not to. Instead of plugging in my ear-pods…

Paul , and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without…

1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. Central Idea: We know that there are many…

WHEN YOU’RE PRESSURED TO CONFORM 3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. When you’re pressured to give in, remember... 1. BEFORE EVERY BLESSING THERE’S ALWAYS A TESTING. 4 For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to…

1 Thessalonians 2 Good morning Church! We are going to be in 1 Thessalonians 2 this morning. As you can see on our opening slide this morning, our message is titled earning the right to be heard…but as the week went on and I considered more and more of the context of our passage… the title is also...…

Subject: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection We’re going to look at the one that’s in your mind that causes you to make yourself crazy, which is fearing the disapproval of other people, fearing the rejection of other people, fearing too much what other people think about your life. When you do that, when…

First-century Roman cities were chalk-full of traveling philosophers, magicians, and religious enthusiasts who gained their livelihood from public teaching. Ancient literature often associates such teachers with greed and immorality. They amassed wealth and notoriety because they spoke eloquently and…

Introduction: Have you ever had anyone try to sell something to you that you knew they didn’t believe in? Maybe it was a car salesman or someone at a furniture store. They said some great things about the item and even appeared knowledgeable, but it was clear that they didn’t really believe what they…

My church exists to… : 35 years ago a US church consultant surveyed the members of almost 1000 churches asking them “why does your church exist?” 89% of members responded that “The church’s purpose is to take care of my family’s and my needs.” Almost 90% of members believed that churches exist to keep…

Last week we asked the question what is a disciple? What we tend to think: What the NT reality actually looks like: 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” How long does it take to teach someone all the commands of Jesus? How…

Introduction: I must tell you that it is difficult to get a job done right these days. We have a shortage of labor right now in this country, but especially skilled labor. If you have a child that is looking to make some career decisions, you might want to encourage them consider skilled labor. I have…

Introduction Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Bat show at dusk. Going out to eat! 1,200 mosquitoes per hour - 6 - 8,000 per night! Each bat! You might think that there is not life in caves other than the bats that sleep their during the daylight hours. Troglobites. Spiders, crickets, mites, and scorpions…

Introduction 1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our appeal does not spring from error…

13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that…

Trouble in the Text: The Apostles were pursued with violence. Remember Luke’s story of Paul and Silas’s imprisonment in Philippi ( Acts 16 :16–40 ) The opposition from Jews and the attack on Jason ( Acts 17 :1–9 ). agōn , which the nrsv translates as “opposition,” figuratively refers to a public debate.…

What does it mean to be a disciple? A disciple, understood as one intimately associated with his teacher; as a father-son relationship. What is a disciple? Someone who follows another person or another way of life and who submits himself to the discipline (teaching) of that leader or way. A follower…