Now just what could make St Paul ooze, as it were, with emotion and longing for a group of people he had only spent two or three weeks, maybe four, with? What could be so special about people? That is the subject of Jim’s sermon from 1 Thessalonians.
The Word: Heard, Received, Accepted
Ever notice in a family how some children readily respond positively to parents’ wishes or directives, and other are a bit [or a lot] less responsive? And have you ever noticed- or experienced -that the obedient child can be castigated by the others for being to good? Jim Scullion pointed out a similar situation from […]
A Ministry Defended
In 1 Thessalonians, St Paul defends his ministry to the Thessalonians. Can we defend our service or ministry in the same way?
A Gospel Church
The True Church
We can gain perspective on what a ‘true church’ is by looking at how St Paul addresses the church in Thessalonica. This church was really, really young, yet St Paul suggests that they are a true church.
Giving Thanks- 1 Thess 5:16-18
Why does St Paul command believers to ‘give thanks’? Shouldn’t this be our natural inclination? Pastor Jim shares some thoughts. Giving Thanks Always
What is God Thankful For?- 1 Thess 5:16-1
In this season of “Thanksgiving” did you ever ask what God might be thankful for? Well, Pastor Alan does in his Sunday sermon. What is God Thankful For?