What Does it Mean to be Poor in Spirit? – Matthew 5:3
As we begin this new series on the Beatitudes, it’s important to understand the context. Jesus taught on the Beatitudes as part of His famous Sermon on the Mount. The…
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Until He Comes – 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28
This week we wrap up our series in 1 Thessalonians. The last few verses of chapter 5 give a checklist for the church. There are four very practical and helpful…
READ MOREGod’s Will for You – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
God has a specific plan for every Christian. Our family’s life verse is Jeremiah 29:11, which says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you…
READ MOREEnd Times – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
In every chapter in 1 Thessalonians Paul talks about the second coming of Jesus. Why? When there is no hope for the future there is no power for the present.…
READ MOREThe Day of the Lord – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
For everything there is a time and season (Ecc. 3:1). God is carrying out a definite plan from the beginning of time and all of history points to Jesus. In…
READ MOREWe Have Hope – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sometimes we all need a little encouragement. As we move in our study to the second half of 1 Thessalonians 4, we’ll be reminded that because Jesus is coming back…
READ MOREPraying in Faith – 1 Thessalonians 3
The context of 1 Thessalonians 3 is that Paul, a pastor, has been separated from his people. He wants to know how they are doing and how this trial has…
READ MOREFaithful to the End – 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
The theme of 1 Thessalonians is that Jesus is coming back for His church. When Jesus returns, we want to be found faithful. Paul tells us how in the second…
READ MORELeaders that Last – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Leadership is influence. We all influence others in one way or another. Paul was certainly a spiritual leader and as we continue into 1 Thessalonians 2, we’ll see four qualities…
READ MOREBe Encouraged – 1 Thessalonians 1
I’m excited to begin a new series through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This is one of Paul’s earliest letters and some believe it’s his first. The theme is the…
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The Great Commission – Matthew 28:18-20
We are currently in a series called “Be Great.” So many have joined us since COVID-19 and I want to make clear who we are as a church and where…
READ MOREThe Great Commandment – Matthew 22:34-40
Sunday was our first time meeting at our campuses in four months! It was so good to welcome so many of you home. Starting back meeting together is like a…
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One Thing I Ask – Psalm 27
The “One Thing” series has been all about priorities. What is most important to you? Our final key verse for this series is Psalm 27:4, “One thing I ask from…
READ MOREOne Thing We Shout – Acts 24
There are a lot of opinions on what the church needs to be doing to be relevant today. The lessons we see in Acts 24 will help us stay on…
READ MOREOne Thing I’ve Learned – Galatians 3
These are difficult days that we are living in. So many people are hurting. I’m the first to admit that I don’t have all the answers, but I’m so thankful…
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