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Letters of the New Testament
2 Thessalonians
November 28, 2021 • Jim Gallagher • 2 Thessalonians
In this final teaching of the series, Pastor Jim explores the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians and reminds them of their need to continue everything in Prayer, Love, Thanks to God. He reminds them and us that God helps us through Anxiety, Trials and Tribulation. We look to Him for our strength.
1 Thessalonians
November 21, 2021 • Jim Gallagher • 1 Thessalonians 1
Looking at the final verses of each chapter of this book, we see Paul giving a personal reminder of the Love of Jesus for them. How does God want to use your life? Thank Him for giving us direction through His Word. REFERENCED VERSES: Mark 1:14-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Romans 8:18 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Matthew 24:36; John 17:17 Matthew 23:25; Matthew 23:27; Matthew 23:28; Philippians 1:10
Colossians 2:11-23
October 10, 2021 • Jim Gallagher • Colossians 2:11–23
Paul had struggles just as we do, but he turned to the Lord for help with them. REFERENCED VERSES: Genesis 17:9-11 Deuteronomy 10:16 Romans 2:28-29 Romans 6:3-4 Matthew 3:16-17 Matthew 12:36 Ecclesiastes 12:14 Matthew 5:27-28 Revelation 12:10 1 Corinthians 5:7 Hebrews 4:9 Galatians 5:16
Colossians 1:15-23
September 12, 2021 • Jim Gallagher • Revelation 3:14, Romans 1, Exodus 32:10, Exodus 20:3–4, 2 Corinthians 5:18–20
Paul describes to the believers at Colossae who God is. He also reiterates that He is not to be portrayed in an image made by a man. REFERENCED VERSES: Romans 1:19; Psalm 19:1-4; Exodus 20:4 Romans 1:18; Romans 1:23 Exodus 32:10 John 1:1; John 1:14; John 1:18; Revelation 3:14 Exodus 20:3; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Colossians 1:1-14
September 5, 2021 • Jim Gallagher • Colossians 1:1–14, 1 Corinthians 15:19, Proverbs 3:5–6, 1 John 4:20–21
Hope, Trust, Belief - these are the things that matter to the Christian. Pray that you will come to know God's will for you, that you will follow and walk in that, and that He wills you to have the strength to do it. REFERENCED VERSES: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 John 4:20-21 1 John 3:11-12, 16-18; John 13:35 1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 John 3:2
Colossians - Introduction
August 29, 2021 • Jim Gallagher • Colossians
SUMMARY: Paul wrote this letter to the Colossians, but it was meant to be also shared with other church communities in the area, specifically to Laodicea and Hierapolis. REFERENCED VERSES: Revelation 3:15-16 Revelation 3:20 Philemon 1:10 Acts 19:10