As soon as Jesus was baptized the Spirit that came upon Him led him into the wilderness where He faced temptations during His 40 day fast. Each temptation was answered by the Word from Scripture that countered the temptation. Jesus was showing us how to fight spiritual battles.

Mark begins his Gospel with John's declaration that the Lord is about to show up and come to His temple. He goes on to warn us that like cities preparing for an arriving dignitary by repairing and cleaning up the road he will arrive on, we must clear off the road to our hearts. Repentance is seeing the sin in the desert of our heart's highway, clearing it off, and welcoming the King to come and reign in us.

This sermon is a brief review of the main themes of the letters to the Thessalonians, and admonition to not grow weary in well doing, and a pray that the Lord of peace personally give us peace in al times and in every way. We explore how to not grow weary and the way God gives us perfect peace.

Paul gives his final address to the Thessalonians in chapter 3. He asks for prayers for him and his team that the Word my spread quickly as it did with them. He reminds them that God is faithful. He asks that their hearts be directed toward the love of God. He gives one final instruction to stay away from those who pretended to be Christians but refused to work.

The Thessalonians had been through a lot, so Paul encouraged them that they were not only okay, but that God saved them so that they could obtain the glory of Christ! That is an amazing declaration. He also emphasized the eternal comfort and good hope that comes from God.

When the Antichrist sits in the temple of God declaring he is god, the world will have to choose between worshiping him or worshiping God. Those who reject the love of Jesus who is truth embodied will follow the Antichrist in making war on the saints. The love of Jesus is offered to all, but many reject it because they choose to go their own way.

This passage gives us two clear signs with descriptions of what will happen before Jesus comes to take us home in the rapture. These second sign includes details as to how to recognize it is happening. The rapture will not take place before they come to pass.

What's the priority in changing the world? Politics or faith?

When we get to heaven we are not only be in awe of the glory of God, but also at that of our brothers and sisters. The grace that would take us from rebels to saints is amazing. Paul prays that God will resolve our every resolve for good and every work of faith by His power.

We begin 2 Thessalonians with Paul's praise for their growing faith and love for one another. He goes on to tell us that their perseverance is sign that God was right in calling them. It is also a warning to those who were persecuting them that they would face the wrath of God.

Last week we had the to do behaviors, and today we have the do not section and Paul's beautiful, rich, benediction that concludes in a blessing of assurance.

This weeks message is referred to as three diamond drops as each of the three verses give us instruction as believers in living the Spirit filled life.

This passage tells us how we should honor our elders for their hard work and sacrifice, but the pastor shares how that has to be kept in balance by biblical eldership. The passage goes on to tell us how we should serve one another in love with encouragement and help. But there to a balance must be struck so that we do not enable those who are lazy.

Paul was telling the Thessalonian church that we need to be spiritually awake, for we are children of the day. We are not of the darkness or night. We are clothed with the breastplate of faith and love and our helmet is the hope of salvation. While we face the trials of life, we know that they are temporary, and our eternal reward is much greater than we can fathom. We are to encourage one another with the hope that is before us and STAY AWAKE!

The Thessalonians were worried about some of their brothers who had died. Would they miss the gathering unto Jesus at His return? Paul clarifies when this will happen and assures them that God will bring the souls of the dead in Christ with Him at his return and they will be the first to receive their immortal bodies.

This sermon explores the deep and unwavering joy found in the book of Philippians—a joy not based on circumstances but rooted in Christ. Despite being written from prison, Paul's letter radiates gratitude, encouragement, and contentment. It reminds us that true joy flows from knowing Jesus, serving others, and pressing on toward the hope of eternal life.

The church is the family of God. As a family we are to love one another. In the passage we are covering, Paul asks us to do so more and more. We can and should increase in love for one another because our brothers and sisters in the Lord are the body of Christ. If we cannot love them, John said we do love God. 1 John 4:20

Apostle Paul is relieved to have heard from Timothy that the church in Thessalonica was standing firm in the faith. He encourages them to continue on the road to living in holiness. In the passage today he urges them to live in a way that pleases God, to avoid sexual immorality, and to control our bodily desires, especially in relation to our brothers and sisters in Christ. The passage ends with a warning that those who disregard the warning will face the avenger.

In text this week we are not only are challenged by Paul's love for those he has led to Christ, but are also encouraged to have abounding love for others. It is a challenge to put God's desires above our own.

This weeks passage in 1 Thessalonians tells of Paul's pastoral heart for the congregation in Thessalonika. He knew they were facing persecution and feared it would cause them to backslide. He was so concerned that he sent Timothy, his right hand man, to check on them. He assured them that affliction was a normal part of the Christian life and that God used it for our good and His glory.