1 Thessalonians

Strengthening Hearts - #10 - Strengthened by Grace

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

In this sermon, Pastor Krueger helps us see how the grace God gives and the peace we have from him overflows into every part of our lives. We’re looking at 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 .

Strengthening Hearts - #9 - Responsibilities

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

In this episode Pastor Bourman and Pastor Krueger speak with us the responsibilities that Christians have as we wait for Jesus to come. We’re looking at 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22.

Strengthening Hearts - #8 - Strengthening Each Other

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

In this sermon Pastor Bourman talks to us frankly about the sudden return of the Lord and why we need our people and our people need us as we wait for him.  Waiting for Jesus is a community project and we want to do all that we can to make sure that no one gets left behind. Today, we’re looking at 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. 

Listen to the end for an hymn from our choir.

Strengthening Hearts - #7 - Strengthened in Hope

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

In this episode we talk about the sure and certain hope we have at the coming of Jesus on the last day.  Our destiny and the eternity of those who die in the faith is secure and eternal through the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Today, we’re looking at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Strengthening Hearts - #6 - Strengthened in Love

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Today, we talk about vocation and the calling God has in and for our lives.  Through this calling we learn to love each other more and more.  It's a sermon on 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. 

Strengthening Hearts - #5 - Strengthened in Holiness

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

In this study, Pastor Bourman and Pastor Krueger dig into 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 and help us to see the joy of living the holy life to which God has called us. 

Strengthening Hearts - #4 - Be Prepared

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

In this sermon, Pastor Krueger shows us three steps that the apostle Paul gives us so that we are prepared for the coming of Jesus.  It’s a sermon on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.

Strengthening Hearts - #2 - The Church Lives

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  We find our hope in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.  Because of him, the church is alive!

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Strengthening Hearts - #1 - Intro to Thessalonians

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In a world filled with death, war, and evil, how are we to face what feels like an unknowable future? What do we do with our anxiety regarding the days ahead?  Where does the church find hope and strength for their hearts these days?  Paul has words that will strengthen our hearts.  Listen in as we walk through the book of Thessalonians.

In this episode, Pastor Bourman and Pastor Krueger introduce the book of Thessalonians to us and help us understand its context.