“WE EXIST TO PROCLAIM THE REIGN OF JESUS CHRIST OVER ALL THINGS; GLORIFYING AND ENJOYING GOD, NOW AND FOREVER!”

I & II Thessalonians

11 – “A Realistic Expectation of Life in This World Yields the Fruit of Peace”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return People today communicate on “social media” in brief words or sentences. Perhaps that is why there is so much miscommunication. How do you share your heart and what is really on your mind in a “tweet”? Then you have those who are called “social influencers,” who spew their warped views…

8 – “Your/Our Reputation Matters!”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return’ You have heard it said that in this world believers “live by faith, not by sight.” Believers are called to live every day trusting God in every circumstance because He has promised to work all things together for our good and for His glory! We have a reputation to uphold…

7 – “The ‘Good Life’ Is Found in the Body of Christ”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return’ Millions of people are searching for “something” to make their lives more satisfying, more meaningful.  Many search for it in a career or in a relationship. Some look for “it” in money and possessions and activities of various kinds. Still others find joy in serving others, in doing things for…

6 – “The Believer’s Perspective of Light and Hope”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return’ Most people today can’t tell time!  Understanding the days in which we are living is not as easy as looking at your watch or your iPhone.  Jesus criticized the religious leaders in HIS day because they could not rightly interpret “the signs of the times” (Matthew 16:3).  All the prophecies…

4 – “The Urgency of Pressing On By Knowing God’s Will and Living to Please Him!”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return’ “You’re doing well. Press on!!” That was Paul’s message to the believers in Thessalonica. Twice in our text this morning Paul commends the believers, first for living to please God, and secondly for their love for one another, and then adds, “do so more and more” … “do this more…

3 – “The Power of Christian Relationships”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return’ Misinterpreting and/or misunderstanding God’s Word has led many to believe that as Christians we must love everyone the same and be friends with everyone we meet. What God actually says is that we should “love our enemies” by doing good to them as we have opportunity (which includes sharing the…

2 – “Messengers of God, sent by God to Bring the Message of God”

‘Living As GOD’s People While We Watch and Wait for Jesus’ Return’ In spite of the many warnings about “false teachers” in the letters of the New Testament writers, it seems that many have a hard time discerning preachers and teachers who have been sent by God from those who are false teachers. Someone has said that while “wolves in sheep’s clothing”…