1 Thessalonians - Trust the Truth
1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
May 7, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22
Application Points: - Godly leadership deserves the love and respect of the congregation. - Godly fellowship requires acts of love amongst the congregation. - Godly worship focuses on God and holds firm to Scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
April 30, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
Application Points: - The day of the Lord divides humanity into two groups: those facing wrath and those living in hope. - Believers must watch expectantly and live responsibly. - Knowledge of the future affects how we live in the present.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
April 23, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
Application Points: - God’s revelation and completed work provide the basis for believers’ hope. - The life, death, and resurrection of Christ removed the barrier of death. - Knowledge of the future affects how we live in the present.
1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
March 26, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 3:6–13
Application Points: - Stories of God’s sanctifying work bring comfort and encouragement to other believers. - All the praise and adoration for a believer’s spiritual growth belongs to God. - A believer’s sanctification is not complete until Christ returns.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
February 26, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16
Application Points: - God works supernaturally through the preaching of His Word. - Understanding the gospel produces a proper understanding of suffering. - Continued rejection of God’s grace leads to His eternal wrath.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
February 19, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12
Application Points: - Godly leadership boldly proclaims the gospel despite the consequences. - Godly leadership only desires to please God. - Godly leadership exhibits humility. - Godly leadership acts with patience and gentleness. - Godly leadership works hard. - Godly leadership encourages and mentors.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-10
February 12, 2023 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • 1 Thessalonians 1:2–10
Application Points: - The fruit of your life reveals your spiritual condition. - The gospel proclamation of the church includes the message of the gospel and the reputation of the people. "No church can spread the gospel with any degree of integrity, let alone credibility, unless it is visibly changed by the gospel it preaches." -John Stott - Repentance and perseverance mark genuine conversion.