What A Church!

The Faith Journey Together

December 3, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–28

"What A Church!: The Faith Journey Together" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 1. The practices of believers (16-22) A. The positive (16-18) B. The negative (19-22) 2. The blessing for believers (23) 3. The reminders for believers (24, 25)

The Shepherds and the Sheep

November 26, 2023 • Dr. Todd Decker • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15

"What A Church!: The Shepherds and the Sheep" 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 1. The Shepherd’s Responsibility to the Sheep – vs. 12 a. Labor among the sheep b. Have authority over the sheep c. Instruction of the sheep 2. The Sheep’s Responsibility to the Shepherd(s) – vs. 12-13 a. Appreciate your Shepherd(s) b. Esteem your Shepherd(s) c. Live in peace - vs. 13-15 3. Responsibilities to Each Other – vs. 14-15 a. Encourage b. Admonish c. Help d. Patience e. Do good

Hope For Today And Tomorrow (Part Two)

November 19, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, John 3:16–21

"What A Church!: Hope For Today And Tomorrow (Part Two)" 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1. The time of the event is unknown (5:1-3) 2. A clear distinction is made (5:4-9) A. Their condition (5:4) B. Their character (5:5) C. Their conduct (5:6,7) 3. A charge given to believers (5:8-11) A. Be alert/self-controlled B. Be engaged in the battle of faith C. Build one another up John 3:16-21

Hope For Today And Tomorrow (Part One)

November 5, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Corinthians 15:51–52, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

"What A Church!: Hope For Today And Tomorrow (Part One)" 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The foundation of hope (13-15) 2. The glorious event (14-17) -1 Corinthians 15:51-52 3. A serious question

A Life Pleasing To God

October 29, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12

"What A Church!: A Life Pleasing To God" 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 1. Controlled sexual passions (3-8) 2. Brotherly love abounding (9,10) 3. Godly life before a watching world (11,12)

Getting To The Christians

October 22, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • John 10:10–11, Luke 22:31–32, 1 Peter 5:6–9, 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:11

"What A Church!: Getting To The Christians" 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:11 1. God’s plan - comfort and strengthen (3:1-2) - supply to their faith (3:10) - pray (3:10) - increase and abound in love (3:12) - holiness (3:13) - prepare to meet Jesus (3:13) 2. Satan’s plan - tear away/division (2:17) - hinder (2:18) - afflict (3:3,4) - tempt (3:5) - labor in vain/worthlessness (3:5) John 10:10-11 Luke 22:31-32 1 Peter 5:6-9 3. Timothy’s report

The Word Of God

October 15, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16

"What A Church!: The Word Of God" 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 1. The word of God accepted 2 Peter 1:20-21 2 Timothy 3:16 John 17:17 Hebrews 4:12 Isaiah 40:8 2. The word of God applied 3. The word of God affirmed

The Work And Workers

October 8, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12, Colossians 1:10, Ephesians 4:1

"What A Church!: The Work And Workers” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 1. The mission (1-4) - fruitful (1) - enduring (2) - faithful (3-4) 2. The men (5,6) - a team - focused 3. The ministry (7-12) - a gentle mother (7-8) - a blameless life (9-10) - an instructive father (11-12) Colossians 1:10 Ephesians 4:1

The Assurance Of Their Faith

September 24, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • 1 Thessalonians 1

"What A Church!: The Assurance Of Their Faith" 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. Their example of faith 2. Their radical transformation 2 Corinthians 5:17 3. Their expectation of Jesus

The Fiery Beginning

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • Acts 17:1–9

“What a Church!: The Fiery Beginning” Acts 17:1-9 1. A missionary 2. A message 3. A mob 4. A miracle

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