Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

Pastor Chuck Smith exemplified the good and faithful servant. He was a risk taker with men who "simply taught the Word simply." We are reminded that if we ant to hear, "Well Done" we must first do something!

Know it, believe it, and obey it. We must understand how powerful the word of God is. It changes the lives of even of the most hardened criminals and it is able to help us in our times of greatest need. By loving the author, we can love the Word.

We cannot believe what we do not know. Nor can we live any higher than our beliefs. It is important then to hear the word, receive it by taking it into our spirit, and accept it as the word of God.

As we go about the business of doing the work God has called us to do, let us remember to show love to others (like Mom) and to encourage, comfort and urge them in their present situation (like Dad).

The temptation is to not say anything to anyone about our faith, so why should we? The apostle Paul dared to tell the truth of Jesus despite strong opposition. We should also share the Gospel because God has commanded us and it pleases Him.

Is anything more important to you than God? Success? Money? Beauty? If so, that thing is an idol. Christians often serve the created things rather than the creator. We must turn from idols, serve God, and wait for His Son.

It was obvious to Paul that God was doing a work in the lives of the Thessalonians. They had turned from idols to the true God, Jesus. We should be yearning for God to be working in our lives as we continuously turn back to Him.

We love Him only because He first loved us. God is sovereign and He has chosen whom He will save and yet He holds us responsible for our decision to accept or reject Him. The best way to know if you are chosen is to choose Christ.

Our faith in Jesus should bring about good work as we labor in love and are able to endure through the hope we have in His return. Be available to those God puts in your path and work hard at what He gives you to do.

A church was established in Thessalonica in a very short time due to the obedience of Paul, Silas and Timothy. Like the three of them, we as members of the church family are to strengthen one another to the work.