The Bible tells us very clearly that no man knows the hour of the Lord's return. Yet so many people are too easily drawn away from the truth of the Word of God by someone claiming to know the exact date of Christ's return. Pastor Lloyd reminds us today it's not our job to worry and wonder about the date of our Lord's return. Our job is simply to live in anticipation of the Lord's soon return!

We are continuing our study of First Thessalonians today, and we'll begin chapter five -- discussing the great Day of the Lord -- an event every believer should anticipate with excitement.

We've been making our way through the Book of First Thessalonians. We left off last time discussing the often times misunderstood subject of life after death, and the rapture of the church. As believers, we know that we'll spend the hereafter in heaven. But what exactly transpires immediately after we take our very last earthly breath? And why do some Christians today say they don't believe in the rapture?

I'm sure everyone has pondered the ultimate question in life: What happens after you die? Well, the apostle Paul tells us it's much different for believers than it is for unbelievers. Of course, we know about heaven and hell, but in our study today, pastor Lloyd shows us that Paul gets a little more specific in this passage.

We're continuing our verse by verse study through First Thessalonians today, picking up where we left off yesterday in chapter four. There has never been a time in history as decadent as our world is today. What was once taboo is now accepted, and what was considered proper a few years ago is now laughed at. As pastor Lloyd points out in today's study, it may not be easy, but the reward of keeping ourselves sexually pure before marriage is great.

We've been steadily making our way through First Thessalonians, and today we'll begin chapter four, in which Paul gives some practical instruction on the way Christians should, indeed, live. How does your way of life stack up against the principles clearly spelled out in the Word of God? Would someone be drawn to Christianity simply by observing your life?

We're bringing you the conclusion of a message in First Thessalonians three, as we continue Lloyd's series in Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica. Paul is encouraging the believers there to endure through hard times - even persecution. He says that believers are being watched by the world. Therefore, it's important to maintain a strong witness and to lean on one another for encouragement in the tough times.

We are currently making our way through the Book of First Thessalonians and are focusing today on chapter three. The topic today and tomorrow will be the value of relationships. Now, it's impossible to put a monetary value on our relationships, but I think we can all agree that having close friends who encourage us in our daily walk with God is something we should hold in very high value. If you have a Bible handy, turn to First Thessalonians chapter three, and we'll begin.

People become involved in ministry for a variety of reasons, and unfortunately, some of those reasons are impure. When that happens, the Church suffers the consequences. Paul did not seek money or fame by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He did so with a pure and loving heart. Unfortunately, we see the opposite is true in many pulpits today. Today, Pastor Lloyd Pulley exhorts us to get involved in ministry. but do so out of love for Christ and others - without ulterior motives.

Today we'll jump right back into our new series in First Thessalonians. Paul had been imprisoned for preaching the Gospel in Philippi prior to coming to Thessalonica. Yet we read that it didn't stop him from continuing to teach. Likewise, if God wants us to do something, He will give us the strength and courage to do it regardless of any obstacle or consequence that may be in our way. That's our lesson today, as Lloyd takes us to First Thessalonians chapter two.