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Committed Regardless of the Results

October 15, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5

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The Apostle Paul's ministry was extraordinary - but what kept him committed to sharing the gospel and ministering to people despite the struggles? Love and trust. A love for people where they're at, and trust in God's providence above everything, regardless of the results. And effective, life-transforming ministry still requires these same things today.

On Guard and On Task: Living Rapture Ready

April 21, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15

Over the centuries, including the first century, believers have made the imminent return of Christ into an excuse to be lazy and disruptive. Yet how much more, Paul says, should Jesus' return find us working hard and remaining on guard? So let's continue to actively participate in God's unfolding plan of redemption, ensuring our approach to work mirrors our devotion to God.

Unshaken

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 2 Thessalonians 2:1–15

Have you ever believed something, only to find out later that it wasn't true? The Thessalonians had been deceived into believing that Jesus had already returned, and they were shaken. The Apostle Paul writes 2 Thessalonians to correct them, identifying the signs they are to look for at the end of the age and to stand firm in the Lord. As deception and chaos continue to shake our world today, let's encourage each other to stand firm in Jesus.

Courage in Chaos

March 10, 2024 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 2 Thessalonians 1:1–10

Most would agree we are living in the most stressful period in human history, and that the world can't go on much longer. Yet as the church under Jesus Christ, unified with the One who is in control of it all, we can have hope, peace, and the courage to share His message with an anxious and dying world.