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.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's Faithfulness: He Keeps His Promises.” The book of Numbers starts with Israel leaving Sinai and wraps up with Israel ready to enter into the Promised Land. It took 40 long years for them to make that trip (due to their complaining), yet God was just as faithful at the end as He was at the beginning. Sometimes the journey seems long and hard, but Numbers reminds us that God is going to fulfill His promise to bring us home.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's Faithfulness: God Protects His People." Do children realize how much protection their parents provide? In the story of Numbers 22-25 we see the enemies of Israel scheming to secretly destroy them. However, God, Israel's Father, who is all-knowing and all-powerful prevents a disaster from ever happening. In like manner, our heavenly Father continues to protect His children and secure our eternal salvation.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: New Beginnings in the Wilderness” from Numbers 20-21. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the generation characterized by unbelief has nearly died off. A new generation is now ready to trust God and live in obedience to His Word. It’s an era of hope and new beginnings…not because the challenges are going to get easier, but because God is the object of their faith.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: Rebellion in the Wilderness.” In Numbers 13-19 Moses shows us some of the darker days of Israel’s early history where complaining attitudes led to rebellious actions. Would God just sweep it under the rug as though it never happened? Of course not. He brought judgment, but with the judgment He also gave an opportunity for repentance. Are you willing to live with the consequences of your past sin and still walk in repentance?
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: Complaining in the Wilderness.” Israel’s journey to the Promised Land started well. At first the people were generally obedient, but it didn’t take long for the wheels to start falling off. What should have been a short 2-4 week journey turned into a 40-year wandering in the wilderness. Why did God extend their time? They gave themselves over to grumbling and complaining.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: Worship in the Wilderness.” This message begins a six-part series in the book of Numbers. The overarching theme focuses on God’s faithfulness to His covenant, with different sections of the book calling for a response from God’s people. This message covers the first ten chapters and applies the principle that life as a Christian must be centered around God.
