Talking Like Christians

Talking Like Christians

Pastor Stephen brings the message “Talking Like Christians” from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. In Paul's letters, we often find him encouraging believers with simple truths, praying for them, and asking for prayer. In short, Paul writes like a Christian talking to Christians. But for us, it can often feel awkward or hard to talk casually about faith, grace, or what God's doing in our lives with our Christian friends. Our passage for Sunday will model what uplifting, casual, Christian conversation can look like in our relationships with other believers.  

Enduring Evidence

Enduring Evidence

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Enduring Evidence” from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5.  Not long after he wrote 1 Thessalonians, Paul saw the need to quickly follow up with a second letter to the young Christians at Thessalonica.  The themes from the first and second letter are very similar but with further clarification.  This Sunday we will spend our time looking at the first five verses that point to the evidence of God's saving work in our lives.

God-Honoring Relationships

God-Honoring Relationships

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God-Honoring Relationships” from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15.  Relationships can be hard.  Yet, they are rewarding when we follow God's word.  In our study this week we will look at God's plan for 2 unique relationships in the church: 1) the relationship between pastors and congregation; and, 2) the relationship between members and... members.

Great Expectation

Great Expectation

Sunday Morning...Pastor Nate brings the message, "Great Expectation" from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Christians live with the expectation that God will complete both a final judgment for those who oppose Him and a final salvation for those who believe in Him.  This event will be the ultimate Day of the Lord.  In light of that day, live with both anticipation and encouragement that God will save His people through it.   

Hope for Grieving Christians

Hope for Grieving Christians

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Hope for Grieving Christians” from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.  A life-giving benefit in salvation is that Jesus will bring about a great reunion for all His people.  When He returns, all Christians (past and present) will be brought together.  Imagine what it will be like to be reunited with Christian friends and family members and always be with the Lord!  

Pleasing God with Purity

Pleasing God with Purity

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Pleasing God with Purity” from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.  It's no secret that sexual freedom has been a focal point of our society.  Why not?  We are pleasure-seekers after all. As we open up chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians, God's Word directs us in a better path forward, one that keeps the pleasure of sexual activity within the safe boundaries of obedience to God.

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 3

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 3

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 3 from Matthew 1:18-25. "You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."  That was the message Joseph heard from the angel, and it is the message that is joyfully heard in the hearts of all those who trust in Jesus for salvation.  It is also the message that needs to be heard by those who have not been saved from their sin. This coming Sunday, Pastor Nate will re-visit the Christmas story and then share how Jesus saves His people from their sins.  

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 1

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 1

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 1 from Isaiah 40.  Do you find comfort in your circumstances or in the character and promises of God?  As the Jews were agonizing in exile, God gave them a promise of comfort. It's a promise anchored in His unchanging character that extends to our lives today.  A Savior would come and those who wait on Him shall renew their strength.

Affliction, Meet Faith

Affliction, Meet Faith

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Affliction, Meet Faith” from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.  Would it surprise you to hear that in God's wisdom He has so ordered our lives that we would come face to face with affliction?  Paul says that we are "destined for this."  But we are not left without hope.  In our sermon, we will see how faith tethers us to God so that we can remain established in Him.