Affection for the Church

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Affection for the Church

1 Thessalonians

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Kevin Baird • 1 Thessalonians 1:1–4

Our new series going through 1 Thessalonians, will underscore the beauty of this affection for one another as the church that flows from a shared love for the gospel and its power to transform us to live in the way of Jesus. A great way to prepare would be to read or listen through the whole book in one sitting (five concise chapters). It is such a privilege to serve as one of your pastors and to pray for you. Have a great day and we’ll see you on Sunday,

A Pastor's Prayer

November 24, 2024 • Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs • 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13

Gary Haugen, CEO of the International Justice Mission, works in the darkest corners of society. He’s seen countless cases of human trafficking and violence against the poor. You might think that this burden is too heavy to bear and that he slogs along under the weight of human depravity. But Haugen is remarkably joyful and resilient. What is his secret? Prayer. He says, “Prayerless striving leads only to exhaustion.” I think that the Apostle Paul would agree. He strove, to be sure, but he also prayed. Join us this week as we overhear Paul pray for the Thessalonian church in https://fcchamilton.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ad9905e0b1c54435b5c40dc5&id=7ffe96be71&e=d809b29a61, and incorporate the same pattern into our own prayers.

The Comfort of Faithfulness

November 17, 2024 • Pastor Kevin Baird • 1 Thessalonians 3:6–10

Do you experience joy in the realities of God’s Kingdom? Often we are head down in the daily routine, worn by the grind to provide for our future, and faltering under the weight of too many decisions and relationships, but the gospel promises a greater joy. The Apostle Paul had joy because his Thessalonian friends held onto faith in Jesus beyond their circumstances. I hope you will come to encourage others and be encouraged yourselves to see the joy in the realities of faith in Jesus. Please take the time to read https://fcchamilton.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ad9905e0b1c54435b5c40dc5&id=4811594c2a&e=d809b29a61 and feel free to invite a friend to join you for worship. See you all Sunday,

Faith vs. Opposition

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Kevin Baird • 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5

Paul’s pastoral heart for the Thessalonians is expressed through his worry about how they are doing as a church. We all face struggles with our faith and can be tempted when we are challenged by persecution or hardship. Christians encourage one another to remain faith-full as we live for Jesus. Read https://fcchamilton.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ad9905e0b1c54435b5c40dc5&id=308748e35e&e=d809b29a61 as we prepare to hear from God’s word together. I can’t wait to be with you all.