The Lord Jesus wants us to treat each other with love, righteousness, and encouragement. This not only applies to pastors and leaders, but also to other Christians and even nonbelievers! In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Paul warns us to not get lazy in how we treat each other! Dealing with others in the right way helps us prepare for the return of Christ. Be ready for His coming!

Discussion Questions

1. Why is respecting fellow believers, including pastors, so important to maintaining your own peace?

2. Patience is mandatory when dealing with the idle, fainthearted, and the weak; what are some reasons for this?

3. How can you model a life that "prays without ceasing"? Describe it and give some examples.

4. Why is how we treat each other related to preparing for the return of Jesus?

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Expecting and preparing for the return of Christ is most important for the Christian! How can we not be taken off guard by His coming? How can we walk in the truth and the light? How should we live and what should we do to one another? Listen as we find answers to these questions and find our purpose and meaning in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11!

Discussion Questions

1. Why is it important that the Thessalonians knew they were already prepared for the days and the seasons? What were they doing to make Paul feel this way?

2. What does it mean to be in darkness? What traits signify darkness?

3. Conversely, what does it look like to be awake and sober?

4. What are we commanded to do at the end of this passage? Does this help us prepare for the return of the Lord?

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Every one of us has grieved the loss of a loved one. How should we as Christians grieve and mourn? How we deal with grief and the reality of death can help us prepare for the return of our Lord. We hope and pray you are comforted and encouraged by this passage and message. We pray the same is true for us.

Discussion Questions

1. Does this passage encourage you in your spirit?

2. What other mistakes can ignorance lead to?

3. Why does every Christian have hope? Why should this hope never be taken away from us?

4. What do you imagine the cry, the voice, the sound mentioned here will sound like?

Music: Slow Vibing by Ketsa. Used with permission.

Brotherly love is key to living a life that is prepared for the return of Jesus. As Paul encourages the Thessalonians to continue loving all those around them, the Lord urges us to do the same. This message will encourage you to live a life filled with love!

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Listen as Pastor Tim shares the best way to be prepared for the return of Christ: living a life that is pleasing to God! Paul encourages the Thessalonians in the way they have pleased God, and calls them to do so more and more. We believe the Lord is calling US to do the same; please Him more and more! We pray the Word of God, this message, and the Holy Spirit empower YOU to do just that.

Discussion Questions

1. What are other ways you can think of that we not mentioned today, in which you can please God?

2. Why is it good that the authority of God and the will of God are so closely connected in the life of a Christian?

3. God empowers us to do whatever He calls us to do. What role does Holy Spirit play in this empowerment? What does Holy Spirit do in our lives?

4. Are there any parts of your body that are not being controlled in holiness and honor? Confess those to God, and move forward with Him!

Listen as Pastor Dani shares what a heart that is prepared for the return of Jesus looks like! This is how Paul treats the Thessalonians; he shares encouragement, faith, and love with the Thessalonians. He celebrates the good and pure things they are doing to prepare for the return of Jesus. This is how we should treat each other, also!

Discussion Questions:

1. Where does your faith need to be built up?

2. Who did God lay on your heart this year to love on and encourage?

3. Who is someone this week you are grateful for and has been a blessing in your life?

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This message was a powerful one! We hope you are encouraged to look at every aspect of your life through "faith eyes" instead of "flesh eyes." As we do, we will see Holy Spirit move in our lives like never before! May the Lord bless you and keep you.

When trials, tribulations, and unanswered prayers come will your faith be strengthen or deconstructed? Listen as Pastor Dani shares why our faith should be strengthened during difficult times! Based off of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, we pray you are encouraged and empowered to be steadfast in your faith!

Discussion Questions

1. How does your faith stand up when it comes to difficult times or when God doesn't answer your prayers?

2. What are you doing to encourage other believers who are going through difficult times?

3. Does anything from the sermon surprise you or something you had never thought about?

This past Sunday morning was special. We hope you can feel that as you listen to this message! As Christians, seeing each other as our hope, our joy, and our crown is one of the best ways we can prepare for the return of our King! Investing in others, cheering each other on, and encouraging one another will make us more beautiful as the Bride of Christ! Want to prepare for Jesus' return? Invest in those around you!

Discussion Questions:

1. What kind of thinking did we need for this passage: both/and or either/or? Does this thinking apply to other areas of life?

2. Do you give your heart to others around you? Are you invested in those around you?

3. What are some setbacks Satan may used against you?

4. Define "parousia." (hint: it's what our lives are all about!)

To be prepared for the return of our King, we need to have the word of God working in us! Listen as Pastor Tim explores this truth, biblically reinforces the fact that we need to prepare for Jesus' coming, and explains why some people may treat us as Christians with hostility. Don't miss this message!

Discussion Questions:

1. In what ways does the word of God work in us? What does it do?

2. Are you convinced biblically that we need to prepare for Christ's imminent return?

3. Have you suffered for believing the gospel? Hurts in relationships, lost friendships, etc.

4. How would you describe wrath that has come upon those who displease God? What do you think of Pastor Tim's description of wrath?