Accepting God's Word and the Consequences

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Accepting God's Word and the Consequences

1st Thessalonians 2:13-16

June 21, 2020 • Pastor Mark Kirk

The Word of God must be the foundation upon which the church builds. Throughout history, there have been those who wish to remove certain parts of scripture or who believe that the Bible is not the inerrant word of God. Rejecting the Bible's authority falls into the trap that Satan set in the garden when he asked Eve if God "really" said not to eat of the fruit. In this teaching, Pastor Mark relates Paul's praise of the church of Thessalonica for clinging to the Word of God and allowing it to have an effective work in their lives. So too must we cling to the Word, hiding it in our hearts and allowing Christ to work in us.

Paul's Greeting

April 19, 2020 • Pastor Mark Kirk

Do you need something to look forward to? Paul wrote the book of Thessalonians as an encouragement to the church, reminding them that they have an exciting future--the Coming of Christ. As believers, we have that hope today. As Pastor Mark begins this study in 1st Thessalonians, he'll point out that if you know the Lord, you can have assurance of your salvation and future. If you don't yet know the Lord, now is your chance. Receive Him today and look forward to the blessed hope of Christ.

Paul's Greeting

April 26, 2020 • Pastor Mark Kirk

We as believers should not be given to fear. As Pastor Mark dissects Paul's letter to the brand new church in Thessalonica, he reminds us how vital it is to trust God in the midst of uncertainty. If we are diligent in prayer and rooted in faith, hope, and love, we will see evidence in our lives of God's faithfulness and will have confidence in Him.

An Effective Gospel

May 3, 2020 • Pastor Mark Kirk

Pastors play a major role in the church. In fact, many might say that it is impossible to have a pastorless church, but this was the case at the church of Thessalonica. The key to this church's success was in the power of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. We, too, have this same provision from the Lord. If we ask to be filled with the Spirit of God and read His Word faithfully, we will have all that we need. God, Himself, will teach us!