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Advent In our presiding bishop’s advent letter she reminded us: “In this time of waiting and preparation, let us: - Open our hearts to those struggling in poverty, loneliness, or despair. May we listen to their stories and respond with compassion. - Extend our hands by sharing our resources, talents,…

so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. How would you describe a thriving church? Nice buildings?…

5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all…

People often ask, and if we are honest, we all want to be able to know the Will of God. One of the problems is that, we, our culture, think we are smart. If you think about it. I have seen Nuclear Bombs detonated when they were tested. I remember when we first sent a person into space and then landed…

The Holy spirit Makes us God’s temple…the place of His presence…are we living like it? Intro: Today’s sermon is titled A New Temple I looked up the definition of temple and this is the first thing that poped up: Temple: a building for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity.…

hope vast as the ocean! Our hope in Christ is endless, like standing on the shore of the pacific trying to see the banks of the Philippines. Faithway, this afternoon, I hope you’re ready to praise the Lord. I hope you know that this is the best place to be tonight. Our shared hope is in none other than…

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: That no man should be moved by these afflictions:…

Good morning. I am so glad that we can be here together. This morning we are continuing to look at 1 John and this book. Let’s read this morning our passage for the day. 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and…

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one…

Intro : What brings you joy or rejoicing? What is that delights your soul, makes you want to celebrate? Is it your children when they accomplish certain tasks or achieve certain honors? Is it getting a job promotion you were seeking? Is it grandchildren? All of these should bring us joy and cause for…

Not judging them 12 For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? 13 But those who are outside God judges. Therefore “put away from yourselves the evil person.” Walk in Wisdom 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Walking…

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…

Hindered but not Hopeless Two weeks ago we saw how to stand strong when persecution comes we saw how the church at thessaloniaca stood strong in their persecution we were able to see how we can stand strong when our persecution comes by recieveing the word when preached, remember that we are not alone,…

but how he now sees, we do not know; or who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed Him to be Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.…

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. In our culture imitation or mimics means that something or someone is a fake in place of the real…

hope vast as the ocean! Our hope in Christ is endless, like standing on the shore of the pacific trying to see the banks of the Philippines. Faithway, this afternoon, I hope you’re ready to praise the Lord. I hope you know that this is the best place to be tonight. Our shared hope is in none other than…

Shopping Lists I’ve often found it strange that when I walk around a supermarket holding a shopping list, I have on occasion had people remark - oh, a shopping list, now that’s a good idea. I’m usually thinking the comments are said a bit tongue-in-cheek, probably because they keep forgetting to write…

A Love that Works Intro: John MacArthur said, Christianity is a show-leather faith; a living, practical faith that hits the streets in normal, everyday life, affecting everything from believers’ simplest attitudes and most mundane actions to their profoundest thoughts and most noble deeds. Thessalonica…

A Heart for Others 1 Th 3:1–13 Summary: In 1 Thessalonians 3 , Paul’s expression of concern for the Thessalonian church illustrates the depth of his love and commitment as a spiritual leader. Despite the distance, he remains anxiously invested in their faith journey. Timothy serves as the vital connection…

The Will of God Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification,…

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men , even as we do toward you: To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the…

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not…

Intro: Our Christmas series thus far has covered several aspects of why our world needs our Saviour. Pastor Fil began to fill in the details of this Saviour with a look at the love of God. Then I preached an overarching message on peace. Last week Fill preached on the hope we have from our saviour. Today…

Pursuing Holiness For the last three chapters we have had an introduction from Paul. He has used these three chapters to encourage and edify the church at Thessalonica. He has praised them for their faithfulness, defended his motives expressed his joy over their love for the scriptures and expressed…

Introduction Revisiting the book of Ecclesiastes one last time as Solomon had much to say about labor in its few pages. He begins where most of us do: work and labor seems to be unending but ultimately unproductive. 8 All things are full of labor; Man cannot express it . The eye is not satisfied with…