Malachi 4:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Key verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 General summary: Jesus is coming back, we don’t know when, but we do know we need to be ready, living to please him with lives of faith, hope and love. We have already been saved, so let’s live up to our salvation. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Matthew 24:29-31, Thessalonians 4:13-18 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Big idea: Paul describes the resurrection of deceased Christians and the rapture of living ones. His point is to provide comfort when Christians die. VIDEOSERMONLINK
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Key verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Big idea: Paul gives three ethical instructions about sexual immorality, love and work. These teachings aren’t new to the Thessalonians, and they shouldn’t be new to us. It’s a reminder to put our faith into practice for God’s glory. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Acts 16:22-24, 17:1-15; 1 Thess. 2:1-12; 1 Thess. 2:17-3:13 Key verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Big idea: Paul wasn’t motivated to preach the gospel by greed, or self-interest, but out of love for God and the Thessalonians. He didn’t use tricks or demand anything personally from his converts, instead he loved them and shared with them. […]
Acts 16: 16-23 & 17: 1-9 Main verses: 1 Thessalonians 1: 4-5 Big Idea: Paul writes to the new church in Thessalonica to encourage them to continue their walk with God despite their persecution. He does this by reminding them that they have been “Chosen by God” and therefore are under his divine protection and that their change […]
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:17 to 3:13, Luke 8:4-15 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9