1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 (NKJV) 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.25 Brethren, pray for us.26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.27 I charge … Continue reading Sanctify, Preserve, Do
The Will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:12–22 (NKJV) 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, … Continue reading The Will of God
God Raised His Hand
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 10:30 AM SERVICE 1 It came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the Lord, and sat before me. 2 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 3 “Son of … Continue reading God Raised His Hand
A Thief in the Night
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 (NKJV) 5 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, … Continue reading A Thief in the Night
Live in Light of the Resurrection
1 Thessalonians 4:9–18 (NKJV) 9 But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; 11 that … Continue reading Live in Light of the Resurrection
Walking to Please God
1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 (NKJV) 1 Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus.3 For this is the will of … Continue reading Walking to Please God
Comfort, Love, Holiness
1 Thessalonians 3:6–13 (NKJV) Paul addresses the situation in his life and the life of the Thessalonians after Timothy's visit to the church. Paul outlines three basic hopes or goals for his ministry team and for the church in Thessalonica. He has comfort from Timothy's report, and longs for the church to exhibit Christian love … Continue reading Comfort, Love, Holiness
Pastoral Care
1 Thessalonians 3:1–5 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be … Continue reading Pastoral Care
In the Father’s House
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 10:30 AM SERVICE A House of Prayer John 2:13–17 (NKJV)13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. 15 When He had made a whip of cords, … Continue reading In the Father’s House
Thankful for Your Faith and Friendship
1 Thessalonians 2:13–20 (NKJV) 13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, … Continue reading Thankful for Your Faith and Friendship
