What should the local church look like in real life, not just on paper? In 1 Thessalonians 5:13b–22, Paul gives a series of practical instructions that show believers how to live out their faith in community so the world can see the true heart of Christ through His people.

In this message, Pastor Tim unpacks these powerful verses with one aim in mind: to call the church back to a vibrant, visible faith. From pursuing peace to encouraging the fainthearted, from resisting evil to rejoicing always, God paints a picture of a church that is alive, awake and actively displaying His love.

If you have ever wondered what it looks like to be part of a church that reflects the light of Jesus, this passage gives the blueprint. And every believer has a part to play.

Be encouraged, be challenged and be reminded that when the people of God live out these instructions, the world sees a glimpse of the hope they desperately need.

Listen in and let the Word reshape your vision of what church can be.

The Significance of Baptism exploring a reason why Jesus was baptised himself.

Millions of Christians go to church today listening to a preacher rather than someone who should be their pastor. Take some time to reflect on the questions that are presented in this message to determine which category you fit into.What about the Christians who don't feel the need to have any spiritual authority figure in their lives? We encourage you to stick through to the end if you feel that way.

It's a broad question but one that requires my reflection on the questions I had when answering this query and the conclusion I came up with.

Do you have spiritual parasomnia?

Many Christians are spiritually asleep without even realising it. In Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty! Pastor Tim Eyschen opens 1 Thessalonians 5:5–11 to help us discover whether we’ve drifted into spiritual slumber.

Paul urges believers to be alert and sober, but alert to what? Most people think he’s talking about watching what’s happening in the world, but what if Paul’s focus is deeper? What if he’s calling us to stay awake to what God is doing in us, through us, and around us?

This message is a wake-up call for anyone who’s grown comfortable, distracted, or drowsy in their faith. It’s time to rise, to live ready, and to shine as children of the light.

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What if the darkest day the world will ever see… isn’t something believers need to fear?

In this message, Pastor Tim Eyschen opens 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5 and reveals a hope that shines even when the headlines look bleak. The “Day of the Lord” may sound terrifying, but for those who belong to Jesus, there’s a bright side that changes everything.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s coming or how to face the future without fear — this message will steady your heart and remind you where your hope truly lies.

💡 Listen now and discover why God’s people can rest secure, even as the world grows darker.

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We've been studying 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 lately and a few questions have been asked, which are:

1. Why believe in a pre-tribulation rapture when the doctrine was invented in 1830?2. Does the pre-millennial view imply that the rapture will occur before the Great Tribulation?3. Will carnal Christians be taken up in the rapture?4. If the Old Testament saints didn't believe in Jesus, how are they saved?A few more were asked after the service but due to them not having a microphone, it's easier to cut that out and not include it in this video. We encourage you to listen to the livestream recorded on 5 October 2025 to be given a bit of insight on what those additional questions were.

This message will explain why the church needs to be harpooned out of here when it is time. The question is always when and it's plain in Paul's writing that it was imminent; meaning, it could happen any second.Your view of Israel will determine though whether you will agree with this message or not. Does God still have a plan for them. You will see in this message that God will use the Day of the Lord to fulfill his promises with His elect, Israel.The application for us is being comforted by the assurance we won't have to suffer the pain, which Israel and the rest of the Gentile world will have to endure for at least 3 and a half years here on earth before He sets up his millennial kingdom here on earth.First Thessalonians chapter four, among other passages covered in this message shows that the church will be harpooned out of here before that time comes.Why do we need to be harpooned out of here? Because the Day of the Lord in this context is not intended to be a time for His children to participate in.Feel free to use the comment section to ask any questions, which you'd like Pastor Tim to answer in his "Ask Me Anything" series.

The rapture was a mystery - something that has been kept secret but revealed in due time. Hear in this message, verses 15 & 16 of 1 Thessalonians 4 expounded, which will help you gain a clearer insight into what the church back then was concerned with. Two thousand years later, people are still concerned over these same issues and you don't have to be. Maybe this will be the sermon where your mystery behind this prophetic event will be solved.

If not, feel free to drop your questions in the comments section.

How can someone like Erika Kirk, whose husband, Charlie, was tragically assassinated last week, have any hope when her world has been shattered so suddenly?The answer can only be Jesus.In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, we look at how the early church in Thessalonica also wrestled with grief and loss. Their concern wasn’t whether their loved ones were in Heaven as Paul had already preached the saving gospel that Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we could escape Hell.Instead, their questions centered on Christ’s return. Paul comforts them by grounding their hope in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

That same truth reminds us today that our faith in Him gives us assurance of eternal life and a heavenly home with our Father.Do you have that assurance? If not, now is the time to find out. Life is fragile and there may be less than 10 days remaining before this earth gets turned upside down. See the end of the message to know what this is talking about. Don’t wait to settle the most important question of all.👉 Watch now and discover the hope only Jesus can give.