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June 6: The Gospel of Faithfulness & Grace
In the final week of our Thessalonians series, Rev. Alex talks about how the Holy Spirit calls and equips all of us for a ministry of the gospel.
Readings from this service:
1 Thessalonians 5: 12-28
Psalm 51: 9-12
Luke …
May 30: The Gospel of Judgment
We can be encouraged about judgment because justice will be served on those who reject the gospel. The double encouragement is that those who receive the gospel are ready and even spared from such destruction by grace through faith.
If …
May 23: The Gospel of Resurrection, Ascension & Return
Many of us take our eschatology from Disney: both overstating and understating the significance of death at the same time. We pretend it is “nothing at all” and make up ideas that gloss over our grief, but deep down we …
May 16: The Gospel of Love
The Thessalonian church seems to have been as confused about love as our world is today with too much selfish love (excessive physical pleasure for ourselves, and insufficient practical care for ourselves and others).
Readings from this service:
1 Peter …
May 9: The Gospel of Holiness
We especially need encouragement when we are afflicted or under distress and pressure. As believers grow in the power of the gospel, they learn to love more and increase in holiness.
Readings from this service:
1 Thessalonians 3: 6-13
Psalm …
May 2: The Gospel of Encouragement
We can be encouraged by the power of the gospel in the lives of others in our church and be encouraged by any participation we’ve had in that work, knowing there is an eternal pay off for it.
A jolly …
April 25: The Gospel of Hardship
Often gospel ministry is embedded in the lives of others (not just a lecture from the front, but care in their homes). It can be hard work, but the power of the gospel goes to work harder than we do.…
April 18: The Gospel of Gentleness
Paul contends for the authenticity of their ministry (perhaps it was questioned or he knew they would be criticized soon).
Part of the power of the gospel in them is their willingness to work hard, and love gently, even when …
April 11: The Gospel of Deliverance & Power
Rev. Alex starts our new series 1 Thessalonians: What the Gospel Does. We talk a lot about what the Gospel is, but here we ask what it does: what practical difference the Gospel really makes. Receiving the gospel is not …
April 4: Easter Sunday
Rev. Alex focuses on Mark 16: 1-8 and Colossians 3: 1-4. Resurrection Sunday is the strongest piece of evidence for our faith. If the resurrection is real, then what real difference does it make to you?…