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Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1
Pastors, we must not minister for popularity, for greed, for sex, for power. Shepherd from a love for people, for God, and for his glory.
4 years, 3 months ago
Gospel Authenticity, Proven and Pure: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 2
How do you know if your boldness in your faith is from yourself or from God?
4 years, 3 months ago
Boldness in Conflict Comes from God: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 1
Is the Spirit ever more evident than when a man keeps sharing the gospel despite all it has cost him?
4 years, 3 months ago
Jesus Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 4
No suffering is like eternal suffering under the righteous wrath of Christ. Flee to him for refuge from that coming disaster.
4 years, 3 months ago
Christian Life as Waiting and Serving: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 3
Jesus does not leave us to wait in passivity and inactivity. As he leaves, he says, “Engage in my business until I come.”
4 years, 3 months ago
Dead Idols Don’t Give Living Joy: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 2
False gods clamor for our embrace and affection, but only our God can deliver what he promises: life and joy everlasting.
4 years, 4 months ago
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Human Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 1
Each of us has an opportunity to become an example for someone in a way that strengthens them to live for Christ.
4 years, 4 months ago
What Kind of Conduct Validates the Gospel? 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 5
Can preachers today say to their people, “You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake”?
4 years, 4 months ago
Joy in Affliction Validates Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 4
A great way to know that you are a genuine Christian: you receive the word of God with joy, even when afflictions and setbacks come.
4 years, 4 months ago
Invincible Joy Confirms Our Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 3
Joy in Christ that withers when tribulation comes had no real root to begin with. Real joy perseveres even through real trials.
4 years, 4 months ago