January 25, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1–9
June 14, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sermon Title: Called Out For A Purpose Text: Exodus 19 • God alone is awesome in holiness but is also amazing in His grace • The rescue of God’s people compels them to obedience • The unique identity of God’s people leads them to a unique role in the purposes of God Biblical Encouragements • Worship of God must not be casual or presumptuous • Jesus is our great High Priest and mediator • My identity in Christ leads me to be an ambassador for Christ
Sermon Title: Love the Church! Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 The church isn’t: · A holy shrine · A spectator sport for a superstar personality · An avenue for experiential spirituality · A club for holy people The church is a new community that is: · United together by the Gospel (2:17-20) · Challenged under many afflictions (3:1-4) · Strengthened by faith in Christ alone (3:5) · Standing firm in the victory of Christ (3:6-8) · Bound by love for one another (3:9-13) The Bible unapologetically calls each follower of Jesus to be lovingly and fully committed to the local body
