The Hope Filled Church

Part 11 The Faithfulness of God

March 21, 2021 • Pastor Travis

This Sunday we come to the end of our series through 1 and 2 Thessalonians. We have enjoyed learning about the hope filled church as Paul shares his thankfulness for the gospel ministry of this young church standing up for the gospel amidst great persecution. This Sunday we will cover 2 Thessalonians 3. Paul one last time is challenging us to be faithful to the work God is doing within us and outside of us. Join us as we continue to learn how to be faithful disciples and a hope filled church.

Part 10 The Man of Lawlessness

March 14, 2021 • Pastor Travis

One of the great hopes we have as Christians is knowing that Christ will one day return. Scripture reveals to us some details about his return that we ought to pay attention to. In the passage this week Paul explains some of the events that will take place before Jesus will return. Join us this Sunday as we work through 2 Thessalonians 2 exploring the important themes of Jesus Christ’s second coming and some of what will take place before he does.

Part 9 Comfort In Persecution

March 7, 2021 • Pastor Marty

Paul begins his second letter to the Thessalonians with some words of commendation and then some information that comforts these people who are being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ. The commendation is because their faith and their love for one another is deepening and increasing. The comfort Paul want them to feel is found in their future, when Jesus comes again with his fiery angels.

Part 8 The Church Community

February 28, 2021 • Pastor Marty

Paul finishes his first letter to the church at Thessalonica with a rapid fire list of 17 exhortations. We'll look at several of these in some depth and see that they still apply to a church like ours today. Do you think we should apply 1 Thessalonians 5:26 "Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss" to our church services?

Part 7 The Second Coming

February 21, 2021 • Pastor Marty

This Sunday we will look at how Paul instructs the church at Thessalonica regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. While there are many views on the when and how of Jesus' return, Paul wants the church to focus on their Faith, Love and Hope.

Part 6 Relationships

February 14, 2021 • Pastor Travis Marsh

Part 5 Sex and The Gospel

February 7, 2021 • Pastor Travis

Paul begins to address concerns he has for the church as it continues to grow and flourish. The first issue he tackles is the sexual ethic of the church. He pushes back against both the prude and the promiscuous. Instead he points them towards a completely different way of understanding God's gift of sex. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series through 1 Thessalonians.

Part 4 What Might Cause Faith Collapse?

January 31, 2021 • Pastor Marty Scales

Before Timothy reported on his hurried return to the church at Thessalonica, the Apostle Paul was very concerned about the new converts there. He had been with them for only three or four weeks, many converted, but then he was compelled to leave town. He is concerned about their faith persisting. He is concerned that the impact of religious persecution and Satanic temptation might collapse their faith. Timothy's report brings Paul great joy; their faith and love has persisted and developed!

Part 3 Thankful for The Word of God

January 24, 2021 • Pastor Travis

God’s word is central to the Christian faith. It guides us toward salvation but more than this it guides us to glorify God in any situation. Paul is thankful that the church in Thessalonica has responded to God’s Word and persevered through their trials.

Part 2 The Spirit Led Shepherd (1 Thess. 2:1-12)

January 17, 2021 • Pastor Travis

Paul is thankful because the church in Thessalonica shepherd's one another with boldness and gentleness. He encourages them to continue in this practice. At Canyon Creek we love to highlight the role of shepherd and the need to be a congregation that loves one another and lifts one another up. Join us this Sunday as we continue our sermon series by looking at 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Part 1 The Hope Filled Church (1 Thess. 1:1-10)

January 10, 2021 • Pastor Travis

God has called his church to bring the hope of the gospel to the world. Those who know Christ have been gives great gifts of faith, love, and hope. Jesus calls us to take those gifts and give them away. Join us this week as we begin a new series looking for how we can do this. We will be looking at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 this Sunday.