As Pastor Eddie begins his new teaching series through the book of 1 Thessalonians, he'll be exhorting you to live your life expectantly for the Lord's imminent return. The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to encourage the church, and to help them understand that there would be a Second Coming of the Lord. The Lord can return for His church at any moment, the question is, will you be ready for Him when He returns, or feel ashamed?

Today, Pastor Eddie will remind you that judging to condemn is the Lord's job... But Christians are still to discern false teachers. That is what you are called to judge. Don't just take someone's word for what the bible says, ask them to show you or find where it is in the bible yourself. Many groups today often have religious beliefs and rules that cannot be found anywhere in the bible. These types of groups will cause only hurt and brokenness.

In today's message, Pastor Eddie will remind you that not everyone will walk with the Lord the same way that you do. Some may choose to eat kosher, or some may choose to not drink alcohol. The bottom line is, as brothers and sisters in Christ, who are we to judge another for their practices? Pastor Eddie will also encourage you to not do the things that could cause another to stumble.

In today's message, Pastor Eddie will remind you that humans are generally creatures of habit. We have a way that we think works and should work for everyone... Even though that isn't always the case. Pastor Eddie will also remind you that everyone is different in the workings of the Holy Spirit. The Lord speaks to everyone in different ways, just because someone hears from the Lord differently than you doesn't mean it isn't the Lord.

Have you ever wanted to do something you knew you probably shouldn't do? Sure you have! Maybe it was a party or bar you knew you shouldn't be at... And in today's message, Pastor Eddie will warn you not to use the excuse of “being a light in the darkness” to do things that you secretly want to participate in. Think of it, would you take Jesus to a Bar? Or a party where people are using His name in vain? Of course not!

The disciple John saw Jesus do many miraculous things... Such as walking on water and feeding thousands. But as Pastor Eddie will share with you in today's message, At first John asked the question “Why did Jesus allow himself to go to the cross?” And as John eventually came to understand, it was because of love. Jesus didn't carry the cross to Calvary and say “Okay this is how much I love you” and leave. No, Jesus died a horrific death to show His love for you...

In today's message, Pastor Eddie will share with you a portion of scripture that says not to owe anyone anything... Except for one thing. Love. Now, as Pastor Eddie will share, this doesn't mean that Christians can't take out loans or anything like that... But, what it is saying is that the one thing you owe every person... and every person owes you, is love. Love is the debt that cannot be paid off. It must be continual.

In today's message, Pastor Eddie will share with you the way you as a Christian should share the Gospel is peacefully... Maybe for you, that simply means having your bible out at lunch or passing out books on a street corner. Pastor Eddie will also remind you to set an example within your workplace. Your employer didn't hire you to preach, they hired you to work. So show up on time, work hard and share the Gospel on unpaid time

In today's message, Pastor Eddie will share with you that if you share about Jesus and His Gospel everything will fall into place. You don't need to worry about what is politically correct, you, as a Christian should be concerned about what is correct according to God's word. Pastor Eddie will also encourage you to be praying for the leaders in your government... Even if they don't share the same views as you.

In today's message with Pastor Eddie, You'll be reminded that all people, Christian or not, should submit themselves to their own government. You'll see that the scripture doesn't say “Only submit to your government if you agree with them” the scripture tells you to be in prayer for your government... Especially if all or some of what they do and say is biblically incorrect. Pastor Eddie will also share with you the Greek word for "submit" meaning obedience.