Job 1:6-12- In the opening verses of Job 1, we became acquainted with the character of Job. Today, we wade further into the story where the scene switches from Job on earth to God in heaven. Job's life is about to be caught up in heavenly strategies as God is holding council with His heavenly court.

Job 1:1-5- This morning our intent is to enter into the riveting story of a man named Job. Job's story is, in part, a compelling awe-inducing revelation about God.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28- As Paul brings this letter to the Thessalonians to a close, he concludes with a significant number of detailed directions, concluding exhortations. This particular text gives the appearance of a grab bag of exhortations and instructions.

1 Thessalonians 5:4-11- Are you alert and self-controlled?

1 Thessalonians 5:1-3- Having addressed the complexity of what happens to the dead in Christ prior to the Lord’s return, Paul now moves to a new subject, but not completely distinct from the previous one.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18- Why did Paul write these specific words? It would seem that Paul was responding to a question. The question apparently was: what happens to Christians who die before Christ returns?

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12- On the face of it, this is an interesting text. Keep in mind these verses follow what Paul has just stated related to God’s will for believers: SANCTIFICATION—that is, that one abstain from sexual immorality (v. 3). This section of 1 Thessalonians is very instructive for our lives.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8- Candidly speaking, the pursuit of sexual purity may be one of the most challenging pursuits of the Christian life. We live in a time when there appears to be no firm societal boundaries for sexual expression.

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13- This morning we consider one of Paul’s prayers; specifically one Paul prayed for the Thessalonians.

1 Thessalonians 3:1-10- Living for Jesus is hard. There’s no sugar-coating the reality that if you are serious about yielding to the lordship of Christ in your life, then trouble will eventually pay you a visit.