A Higher Standard

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A Higher Standard

1st Thessalonians 4:1-8

July 19, 2020 • Pastor Mark Kirk

Our world is fallen, and every day, society strays further and further from God, normalizing sin and criticizing those who stand it. Once we accept Jesus into our hearts, we are called to be set apart for Him. We should no longer be living as the rest of the world is. The church in Thessalonica was surrounded by those who normalized wickedness, and Paul exhorts them to be sanctified. Now that the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we are the temple of Christ. No matter our environment, we are called to be separate from the world and to walk in holiness before the Lord.

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!