This morning we continue to examine Paul’s call, from the first letter to the Thessalonians, to love others more and more. Did you know that your work is an expression of love for others? In 4:9-12, Paul explains that one of the ways we love others is to value our work and to do it well. By working well, we are imaging God to the world and valuing the creation as he does. Let’s look at three values this morning.

On this baptism Sunday, we look at Jesus’ standing orders for the church. These orders are a call for the disciples to take the baton of Jesus and run forward with it by making disciples of Jesus. Like a master with his apprentice, we are called to baptize, teach and help new disciples obey. Jesus has not called us to provoke hasty decisions for Christ, but to a depth and intensity of making disciples who will make disciples. His orders include a power, a

In chapter 4 of his letter, Paul takes a turn to apply the gospel in practical ways to a few common areas of life. The first area Paul gives a reminder to the Thessalonians about is sexual holiness. We live in a culture that has deified and is obsessed with sex. I think we need this reminder too! Let’s look at the goodness of sex, the brokenness of sex, and how the gospel can make sex holy.

The Apostle Paul bares his heart in vulnerability again as he describes the mutual love, he, and the Thessalonian church share. This sharing is more like a walk together as the Thessalonians live their lives and common story together as the church. This morning let’s look at three ways we walk together.

When we welcome God’s Word into our lives, surprising and transformational things happen. This morning we look at Paul’s thankful heart as he encourages the Thessalonians to continue welcoming the Word into their collective life together. The Word unified and fortified them against hostile persecution because there was a common story they were living in. Let’s get into that story together by answering two questions today.

What does a genuine leader in the church look like? For that matter, how are all of us to interact with one another for the promotion and sake of the

What does a genuine church look like, what does it love? In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul describes a church that has not only been changed by the gospel but is serious and joyful about passing it on. This morning let’s look at a church that was living today while longing for tomorrow.

Ever since the fall of mankind, God’s compassion has restricted His judgment and extended His mercy giving fallen mankind the opportunity to repent and be saved from the penalty of rebellion against and rejection of God.

Message brought by Tony Freitas. He is a Bethany Church Elder and missionary with EFCA Reach Global.

Is gentleness an attribute you aspire to? Is it something that is culturally promoted, and what is gentleness? Hebrews tells us the priests of the Old Testament were to be gentle in heart towards the sinner as they made sacrifices for sins. This morning we will look to see that Jesus’ priestly role is one of a heart of gentleness and sympathy for the sinner who comes to him. In turn we will see that we too can exercise a gentle controlled strength. Let’s look at three truths about the great Hight Priest