Sermons from July 2022
Justice and Mercy
2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 The very troubles and afflictions that the world heaps on believers become, under God, the means of making those believers what they ought to be. When we have come to regard suffering in this light, it is not to be thought of as evidence that God has forsaken his people, but as evidence that God is with them. Leon Morris 3 Realities of Hell: Hell is punishment. Hell is eternal destruction. Hell is separation from God. Hell…
Growth in the Midst Adversity
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Growing Faith Abounding Love Enduring Patience
While We Wait
1 Thessalonians 5:16-28God wills for us to grow in holiness. Train your heart (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Test truth claims (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22). Trust God’s faithfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24). Team with the brethren (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28).
Responsibility in the Church
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 3 Aspects of Responsibility in the Church The responsibility of the shepherds to the sheep The responsibility of the sheep to the shepherds The responsibility of the sheep to the sheep
The Day of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Live Expectantly… We have been informed about the Lord’s intervention (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3). We are children of the day (1 Thessalonians 5:4-8). We are destined for salvation from God’s wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).