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
Motives
1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (NKJV) 1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation … Continue reading Motives
Thankful Greetings
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 (NKJV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.I Thessalonians 1:1 Paul greets the Thessalonians with his normal greeting of grace a peace from the Father and the … Continue reading Thankful Greetings
Best Wishes
Colossians 4:7–18 (NKJV) 7 Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, 9 with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. … Continue reading Best Wishes
Prayer, Wisdom, Grace
Colossians 4:2–6 (NKJV) 2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.5 Walk in wisdom … Continue reading Prayer, Wisdom, Grace
Reclaiming Our Dream, Pt. 4 (Continued)
Sunday, November 1st, 10:30 am Service OUR SHARED DREAM (PART FOUR OF THE KANNAPOLIS CHURCH OF GOD DREAM STATEMENT)… Our common purpose—to be the incarnate body of Christ—draws us together in unity. As an expression of our gratitude for lives free from the bondage of sin, we offer ourselves as witnesses and servants of Jesus … Continue reading Reclaiming Our Dream, Pt. 4 (Continued)
Godly Relationships
Colossians 3:18–4:1 (NKJV) 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according … Continue reading Godly Relationships
The Peace of God
Colossians 3:12–17 (NKJV) 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is … Continue reading The Peace of God
Devoted To You 