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15 I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Children of The Day

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: Children of The Day Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 FCF: We often struggle fearing the coming judgment and resting in Christ’s righteousness. Prop: Because true believers have nothing to fear concerning the Day of the Lord, we must always be ready, living holy lives, in accordance with the coming Kingdom. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. In a moment we’ll read from the Legacy Standard Bible starting in verse one. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. We are at the beginning of the last chapter...


14 I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Grieve in Hope

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: Grieve In Hope Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 FCF: We often struggle despairing over death. Prop: Because God will raise His children to life and bring all His elect to Him when He returns, we must not grieve without hope. Scripture Intro: CSB [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 4. In a moment we will read from the Christian Standard Bible starting in verse 13. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Paul has turned to teaching. He is seeking to build what is lacking in the faith of...


The Law of God, The First Commandment

Larry W Dean

A discussion of the First Commandment.


08 I Thessalonians 3:1-5 Appointed For Affliction

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: Appointed For Affliction Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 FCF: We often struggle believing God’s promises in the midst of opposition. Prop: Because true believers will suffer affliction for the sake of Christ, we must not allow our faith to be shaken by it. Scripture Intro: NKJV [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3. In a moment we’ll begin reading from verse 1 in the New King James Version of the Bible. You can follow along in the pew bible or whatever version you prefer. As promised, since we are beginning a new chapter, let me briefly...



07 I Thessalonians 2:17-20 Our Hope, Our Joy, Our Glory

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: Our Hope, Our Joy, Our Glory Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 FCF: We often struggle prioritizing the gathering together of the body of Christ. Prop: The church is unlike any other gathering on earth, so we must yearn and strive to be together. Scripture Intro: NIV [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians 2. In a moment we’ll read from the New International Version starting in verse 17. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Although we’ve been away from the text of 1 Thessalonians for a couple weeks, I’ll resist...


13 I Thessalonians 4:9-12 Excel in Love

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: Excel in Love Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 FCF: We often struggle loving other believers by putting them above our own desires. Prop: Because God desires us to be holy in our love for other believers, we must excel in love by putting the mission of the church before ourselves. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 4. In a moment we’ll read from the Legacy Standard Bible. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Last week we finished up Paul’s first set of instructions for the church...



10 I Thessalonians 3:11-13 A Pastor's Hope

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: A Pastor’s Hope Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 FCF: We often struggle trusting the Lord to raise up godly attributes in us. Prop: Because godly pastors hope for what God promises to give His true children, we must have this hope for ourselves. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3. In a moment we’ll begin reading in verse 11 from the Legacy Standard Bible. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Last week we saw how Paul’s pastoral concern was assuaged by the good news that Timothy...


11 I Thessalonians 4:1-5 A Pure and Honorable Vessel Part 1

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: “A Pure and Honorable Vessel” Part 1 Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5 FCF: We often struggle with sexual temptation and sin. Prop: Because God’s will for His children is for them to be holy, we must abstain from all sexual sin by controlling our bodies. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 4. In a moment we will begin reading from the Legacy Standard bible starting in verse 1. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. We are at the beginning of a chapter yet again which means...



Sermon for Trinity's 125th Anniversary

Pastor Thomas Christopher


A Christmas Story

Noah Leighton





09 I Thessalonians 3:6-10 The Disciple Maker's Dream

Christopher C. Freeman

Title: The Disciple Maker’s Dream Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 FCF: We often struggle continuing to grow in the cardinal graces of faith, love, and hope. Prop: Because the church thrives when we continue to grow spiritually, so we must continue to grow in faith, love and hope. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3. Put your finger or a book mark there, and flip back a page or two to chapter 1 verse 3. In a moment we’ll read both these passages from the Legacy Standard Bible. You can follow along in the pew...




The Law of God, The Fourth Commandment

Larry W Dean

A discussion of the Christian's relationship to the Sabbath.