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Love the Church

March 1, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:13

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 

Called Out For A Purpose

June 14, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • Exodus 19

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

Positional & Practical Righteousness

May 24, 2023 • Romans 16

The Word That Speaks

February 22, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Hebrews 1:1–3, 2 Peter 1:16–21

February 22, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Title:                The Word that Speaks Text:                1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 (also Hebrews 1:1-3, 2 Peter 1:16-21) The Word of God must be proclaimed (preached) ·      Central theme of God’s revelation is Jesus ·      Revelation – God’s word to biblical authors ·      Inspiration – God’s word from the biblical authors to the written page ·      Illumination – God’s word from the written page applied to my world The Word of God demands a response ·      Rejection of the Word leads to judgment ·      Acceptance of the Word leads to union with Christ The Word of God shapes my worldview ·      Suffering takes on a new meaning ·      My affections take on a new focus – Christ  Cherish the Bible deeply. Study the Bible faithfully. Conform to the Bible completely