Sermons from February 2026
Thessalonians, Pt 1: Your Future Forms You
As Christians, our behavior flows from our beliefs, and what we believe about the future shapes how we live in the present. Writing to a persecuted church, Paul doesn’t issue disconnected rules about sex, money and work, and death. Instead, he reframes reality through the lens of sanctification, faithful presence, and resurrection hope. Believers are already set apart by God, not through compliance but by grace, and are then formed to live like people who belong. Because heaven is our…
Thessalonians, Pt 1: Love Enough to Worry
Paul’s worry for the Thessalonian believers led him to loving, courageous action instead of withdrawal. Just as a parent’s concern motivates them to search for a missing child, Paul’s love compelled him to send Timothy to check in on a young, persecuted church. The message of Jesus reminds us that God did not remain distant from us in our brokenness but acted in love by sending Jesus. Because God loves us up close, we are invited to let our worry…
Thessalonians, Pt 1: Live Worthy of Your Calling
In the uncertain times that the Thessalonian believers were experiencing, Paul knew that ultimately, the word of God was strong enough to hold them. And in the uncertain times that you’re living through right now, it’s crucial that you know that, too. That Christ is your foundation.
Thessalonians, Pt1: Someone’s Watching You
For better or worse, we are often the version of Christianity others experience. Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonian church highlights not what they believed, but what their beliefs produced: faith that worked, love that labored, and hope that endured under pressure. Rooted in grace rather than performance, their lives reflected what God had already done in them, drawing others toward Jesus even in the midst of persecution. The message challenges us to consider how our lives represent Christ today –…