Our Great Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

November 19, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  We rejoice in hope every day for the Lord’s return any day. I. Death and sorrow tempt us to despair.  (v.13-14)            A. Ignorance of the truth is not bliss.            B. Only my body will die.            C. We are not controlled by grief, but informed by…

God-Taught (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)

October 29, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 4:1-12Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  God empowers us to turn from sin and teaches us to love one another. I. Keep going on the road to living for Jesus.  (v.1-2)            A. Jesus’ soon return should impact how I live today.            B. How I live depends on whom I am pleasing.           …

To Stand Firm (1 Thessalonians 3:1-13)

October 22, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 3:1-13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The Gospel-goal is to see believers rooted and growing in Christ. I. Grow together in the love of the Lord. (v.1-5)            A. Genuine love makes genuine sacrifices.             B. There is nothing like the support of a faithful friend.             C. Suffering is the Christian’s…

To Please God – Part 2 (1 Thessalonians 2:13-20)

October 8, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 2:13-20Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  God is pleased with us as we believe His Words and His Way to Life. I. Please God by responding in faith to His Word.  (v.13-14)            A. The Gospel message weakens the strong and strengthens the weak.            B. God’s Word continues to change me as…

To Please God – Part 1 (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

October 1, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 2:1-12Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  God gives me opportunities to examine my heart in the light of His Word. I. I am called to Gospel stewardship. (v.1-4)            A. The Gospel record of life transformation speaks for itself.            B. God tests me to grow and improve me.            C. Today is a…

Reasons to Praise (1 Thessalonians 1:3-10)

September 24, 2023Passage:  1 Thessalonians 1:3-10Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Praise God for the assurance of salvation and our Hope in Jesus. I. Walk thankfully because of our powerful God. (v.2-3)            A. I believe God can accomplish what I cannot.            B. I may suffer loss because I love the One who loved me first.            C.…