Pastor Nate brings the message, "Increasing and Abounding in Love” from 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13. What role does your love for others play in your standing before God? That's a question that Paul answers at the end of 1 Thessalonians 3. When we see love flowing through our lives God is establishing us in holiness.
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.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Word that Works” from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. When Paul defended his ministry in Thessalonica, he did so by pointing out the changes that happened in the lives of these new Christians. People were changed, not because of Paul's speaking skills, but because they received the Word of God in faith. As believers we can be thankful and confident that God has given His Word to be at work in our lives.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Character of a Gospel Witness” from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. One of the greatest blessings that God gives us is the privilege of sharing the Gospel with non-Christians. It's a joyful moment knowing that God is very specifically using that moment for His glory. As we long to practice evangelism more and more, Paul shows us four important lessons for being a Gospel Witness.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Changing" Part 2 from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. In the opening chapter of 1 Thessalonians we are seeing the power of the Gospel in the lives of believers. Salvation does bring about change. And, as a church we want to be that change for the glory of God and for encouragement and witness to those around us.
Dr. Thomas Schreiner brings the message, "Making It By Faith" from Hebrews 11. Tom is a NT scholar who teaches at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. He also pastored for 14 years at Clifton Heights Baptist Church. Schreiner has written many books and commentaries and has a unique gift of being able to make complex truths in Scripture very understandable.
This message is from Hebrews 13:20-21. At the close of the Hebrews “sermon” the preacher/author encourages us that endurance is not a matter of our human strength, but a matter of God’s strength. This truth is extremely important. The Christian mantra is not taken from the little blue engine that could (“I think I can”), but from the Bible which teaches us…”I know God can.”
This message is from Hebrews 13:7-17. Individualism and self-autonomy are the high-waving flags of Western culture. And on the flip side, submission and obedience are seen as signs of weakness, even oppression. But that’s where Christ’s Church offers a clear alternative to our world. God, in His wisdom, has given the Church a measure of structure that is fundamentally good and it involves obeying your church leaders. How far does pastoral authority go in the church? What kind of authority do church leaders have? What are the checks and balances?
This message is from Hebrews 12:12-17. We’ve seen that running the course of the Christian life requires faith that God exists. We now reach a section where we must believe that God’s commands about life are real and best. And what does He command us to do that is best? Pursue peace with everyone and holiness.
This message is from Hebrews 12:3-11. We can see the loveless attitude of parents who never correct their children from sinful behavior. We can see apathy when they remain too busy to walk with their children through difficult circumstances. But not God! He loves His children and will do what it takes to grow us in holiness.
This message is from Hebrews 11:23-31. As we move into the next section of Hebrews 11, Moses and the nation of Israel are used as examples of faith for us. God calls us to obedience, and each step along the way requires faith. Can you identify areas of your life where you have had to live by faith this past week?
This message is from Hebrews 10:39-11:7. One of the most well-known chapters in the Bible is Hebrews 11. It contains the stories of many Old Testament heroes who lived by faith in God’s promises. However, its purpose is highly instructive for our everyday lives. Chapter 11 shows us how we are to live by faith.
This message is from Hebrews 10:32-39. What motivates the farmer to endure the heavy work of spring and summer? Answer: the joyful expectation of the harvest. What joyful expectation has God given Christians as a motivation to endure the trials and suffering of life? This message will answer that question.
The message is from Hebrews 10:26-39. “In a very sobering way, the writer of Hebrews presents his 4th (and perhaps strongest) warning to his audience: those who deliberately make a practice of sin will face the holy judgment of God. On the flip side, Christians who endure in their faith do so because they believe God has saved them unto something better.
