1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Slides One of our motivations in the Christian life and ministry is that at the coming of Jesus, we are going to see and be present with those who have believed in Christ because of our ministry.

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Paul's mission to the Thessalonians was to declare the Gospel for salvation in a manner that was gentle, loving, righteous, and personal.

1 Samuel 1:19-28 Hannah's dedication of Samuel to the Lord is a reminder for believers of their responsibility to live a life of consecration to Him.

1 Samuel 1:1-18 Slides Preached from 1 Samuel chapter 1.

1 Thessalonians 1 Slides Preached from 1 Thessalonians chapter 1.

Acts 17:1-10 Slides An example in dealing with persecution from Acts 17.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 Slides Pastor Steve finishes going through the qualifications of deacons provided in 1 Timothy 3.

Colossians 2:11-15 Physical baptism is a symbol of the realities of the spiritual baptism that all believers partake in when they come to faith in Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 Slides Pastor Steve takes us through the qualifications of deacons provided in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3.

Acts 6:1-7 Slides God established deacons in the church to manage and administrate the physical and mundane needs of a church so the elders could focus on shepherding through the ministry of the Word.