1 Thessalonians
Sermon Series
Markers of the transformed church - North/Lake G
October 8, 2023 • Caleb Dallos • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28
Intro: What would you change about church? Context moment (vs. 9-11) 1. Earnest love (vs. 12-15) 2. Healthy hearts (vs. 16-18) 3. Open ears + Godly lives (vs. 19-22) "He who calls you is faithful" (vs. 23-24)
1 Thes. 4 - Belco/Lake G
September 17, 2023 • Simon Nixey • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12
Introduction: A life pleasing to God (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12) Context: A church transformed and transforming. 1. Perseverance (4:1-2) 2. Holiness (4:3-8) 3. Love (4:9-10) 4. Living quietly (4:10-12) Conclusion: A life pleasing to God
Who can we really trust? - North/City
September 10, 2023 • Simon Nixey • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20, 1 Thessalonians 3
1. Who to trust in distressing days?! 2. Thessalonian context: a transparent picture of gospel ministry. 3. The Thessalonians: a. Received the word of God (2:13) Implication: b. Received costly opposition (2:14-16) Implication: 4. Paul and co: a. Find their joy in people (2:17-20) Implication: b. Find their joy in people standing firm in Christ (2:17:3:10) Implication: 5. Who can we really trust? (3:11-13, 5:23-24)
The search for authentic ministry - North/Lake G
September 3, 2023 • Revin Blanchard • 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12
1. What is an itinerant preacher 2. Authentic ministry is bold (v1-2) 3. Authentic ministry is truthful (v3-4) 4. Authentic ministry is sacrificial (v5-10) 5. Authentic ministry fulfils God's calling (v11-12)