In this passage we get a glimpse of Paul’s heart and ministry. As a result, may our view of service to others be impacted.

1. Serve With A Monthly Affection
2. Serve With A Fatherly Instruction

Paul’s description & defense of his ministry to the Thessalonians provides us a good example of how to minister to others. We look at 3 details of the good steward who has been entrusted with ministry from God.

1. A Ministry of Courage & Commitment
2. A Ministry with Honesty Motives
3. A Ministry Aimed at Pleasing God

What is it about the Thessalonians… their transformation that makes their hope and joy go viral?

As we look to their example… we too are encouraged to see how the Lord can use us to advance His purposes.

1. The Ripple Effect (v.8)
2. The Reason (v.9-10)

The mighty work of God that was unpacked in 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, is a work that requires the power of the Holy Spirit. The power of the Spirit in the lives of Thessalonians manifested in 4 ways:

1. Power of the Spirit for belief
2. Power of the Spirit for joy
3. Power of the Spirit for imitation
4. Power of the Spirit for being an example

Pastor Scott Hollingshead from Doxa Church preached on the believers' call to trust God in all circumstances, which turns our fears and anxieties from "what ifs" to "even ifs" as we trust in His wisdom and goodness in light of adversities.

Paul is grateful to the Lord for what He has done & is doing in the lives of the Thessalonians; & we too need to be aware of what God has done in your life.

1. A Work of God Revealed in Their Day to Day Lives
2. A Work of God Rooted in Eternity Past

In this series we’ll unpack what it means to stand firm in the present, in light of the steadfast hope of the future. How the vital doctrine of the Gospel & Christ’s return shapes our ability to live and suffer well.

In this introductory sermon, we’ll look at 4 ways this letter ought to impact us:

1. This Letter Will Encourage Us
2. This Letter Will Give Us a Fresh Perspective on the Power of the Gospel
3. This Letter Will Guide Us On How to Press On in the Midst of Pain
4. This Letter Will Command Us to Live Well

Before we launch into our series in 1 Thessalonians. We focus on Hebrews 11:1-3 to define and describe a word central to our Christianity, Faith.

Three Facts About Faith:
1. Your Faith is interconnected with Hope
2. Your Faith Results in Perseverance
3. Your Faith is a Response to Revelation

What does guilt, the conscience, and service in the church have to do with each another? We turn to Hebrews 9:1-14 to find out.

1. The Way It Was (v.1-10)
2. The Way It Is (v.11-14)

In celebrating our first Sunday in the new building, we go back to the basics and take a look at the architect of the church in Matthew 16:13-28.

1. The Church’s Architect, is the King of the Universe v.13-17
2. The Church’s Architect, Makes an Unbreakable Promise v.18-20
3. The Church’s Architect, Lays Down His Life for His People v.21-23