We know about living a holy life, and we know about love, but Paul reminds us that both of these are important, and best presented to the world thru a quiet life.

enjoy I Thess. 4

Pastor Wayne

Missing You

After Paul spends so much time talking about how the Thessalonians knew him, Chapter 3 begins with Paul's declaration of how much he missed them. He then goes on to highlight how they are his crown in heaven, not the deeds, miracles or stories, but they themselves - the people.

As we look to the future, will we have any crowns in heaven - People who will be there with us because of us?

God bless,

Pastor Wayne

Your Motives are showing

In Chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul is responding to some of the accusations that have been made against him as he was driven out of Philippi. While these accusations were false, yet they were used to mitigate against the truth of the Gospel. Paul often says "you know" that my motives were right.
Can we also say with confidence "you know" that we are motivated by true love, and not selfish gain?

Your motives are showing.

Pastor Wayne

Not Simply with Words

Not simply with words. One of Paul's most effective church plants was in Thessalonica, and it was done with power. Yet, there is no reference to works of wonder, or the charismatic gifts. Rather the power of God was revealed thru the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.

This passage reveals power and endurance for the normal day.

may you find great encouragement and focus thru this sermon.

God bless,

Pastor Wayne