"A healthy church recognizes that we are in a battle, and it acts accordingly."

Pastor Peter outlines 5 tactics in 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 that healthy churches on mission for Christ use to fight against opposing forces.

Do we value God's Word in a way that inspires change in our lives? In Part 4 of our study on 1 Thessalonians, find out how being passionate about God's word and being imitators of Christ are vital characteristics of a healthy church.

"Healthy churches have leaders who continually point people to Jesus with gentleness and passion, so that the whole church will follow their lead."

Watch this message to learn more about "Healthy Church," a study on 1 Thessalonians.

Have you ever struggled with being sure of your salvation?

In the second week of "Healthy Church," a study of 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Peter outlines 3 Pieces of Evidence that Paul gives to the church as assurance of their salvation through Jesus. Watch the message to see how healthy churches are transformed by the Gospel.

"Jesus is the foundation of a healthy church."

We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. -1 Thessalonians 1:3

“The love of Christ compels us to leave safety.”

Are we willing to risk our safety and comfort to follow God into uncharted waters? Learn more about how a relationship with Jesus gives us the Perspective, Identity, and Role necessary to step out into the unknown and follow Him.

“Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments…” - Nehemiah 1:5

Having an awareness of God’s greatness and faithfulness can spur us on to CELEBRATE what He has done and INVEST in what He will do. Learn more in Part 11 of our series on Nehemiah.

“In view of all this, we are making a binding agreement in writing on a sealed document…” - Nehemiah 9:38

How is God stirring in your heart to walk in obedience to Him? In order to walk in God's law, the Israelites put into writing the things they committed to changing in their lives. Learn about 4 ways you can PUT YOUR FAITH IN ACTION in part 10 of our series on Nehemiah.

How do you confess your sins to God: The “Doghouse” approach,” the “Sorry, God” approach, or the “Do Nothing” approach? Find out Four Steps to True Confession in this study of Nehemiah: Faith in Action, Part 9.

“My dear children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ the righteous one.” - 1 John 2:1