1 & 2 Thessalonians - Calvary Murrieta

Clarification on How to Respond

October 1, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Thessalonians 3

Paul closes his letter asking for prayer as a missionary while also warning the church to avoid laziness, gossiping and disobedience to the Word. God shows grace to His people by protecting them from evil and strengthening them with love and peace.

Carbonated Christians

September 24, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Thessalonians 2

Paul reassures the Thessalonians that they won't miss out on the Rapture and they can live with thankful obedience knowing God is in control and will bring them into His Glory.

Faith Flourishing, Love Increasing

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Thessalonians 1

God grows His people's faith, love for one another, and endurance so they may be worthy of His calling. Sometimes this is done through persecution, but believers can trust He is Just and all will be made right in the end.

All Ear

September 3, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28

Believers are given instructions on how to relate to different people in church and how to live in God's will through prayer. God is faithful to make His people pure and to hold on to them.

Ready Position

August 27, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

Christ followers are reminded that because Jesus died for them they live as children of light and not in ignorance, ready for Jesus to return.

Comfort and Hope For Believers

August 20, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

For followers of Jesus, death is like falling asleep because they will rise again and be reunited with all believers and Jesus to be together forever at the Second Coming.

Submit Your Biology to Your Theology

August 6, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12

Paul urges people to please God more and more which means to have a lifestyle that shows the impact of the Gospel, including in their work, community, and sexual relationships. God calls His people to Holiness.

Spiritual Aftercare

July 30, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 3

Paul shows his love and sends help and prayers to the new believers in Thessalonika, knowing that during times of suffering temptation can be especially strong.

Gospel In Action

July 23, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 2

Believers are reminded of the motives, methods and message of gospel. While believers are opposed at times by society and satan, they become more like Jesus as the gospel is at work in their lives.

Blueprints For Being Fully Alive

July 16, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Thessalonians 1

Paul expresses thanks for how the gospel has changed Thessalonians and how their church is impacting their community and region, giving us a blueprint fot a fully alive community of believers.