So This Is Christian Community?

Patrice McCormac

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Christian community is a lifestyle lived in response to what Christ has done. It is something we all can do, not a list to check off. It is a willingness to move towards one another to meet the needs of each other.

Holy Sex

Lee Campbell

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

God's design for sex is for developing oneness with your spouse. Our culture instead, views sex as solely for satisfying personal pleasure. This attitude is destructive to others, to your relationship with God and to yourself. Use sex as God intended. It is a picture of God's nature and character.

A Passion for People

Patrice McCormac

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13

Paul demonstrates three principles that characterized his relationship with the Thessalonians. He was committed to spending face-to-face time with them. He was committed to their spiritual well being. And finally, he took great joy in their spiritual progress.

How Paul Engaged with People

Mike Woods

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Paul paints a picture of how he interacted with the Thessalonians as an example of what Christian relationships should look like. His message was the Gospel. His motivation was to please God and serve others. His means was to be both nurturing and challenging.

Doesn't Christianity Crush Diversity?

Rebecca McLaughlin

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Our culture characterizes Christianity as a faith that promotes racism, homophobia, and other unrighteous positions. But instead, a study of history shows Christianity, informed by the Bible, as being a driving force for justice, protection of the oppressed, equality, and kindness. The best way to prove that Christianity is a faith of love, is to ensure our words and actions toward others are consistently loving.

Becoming Peacemakers

Ken Sande

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Identity as an Apologetic

Josh Benadum

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

We discuss the identity that is conferred by God and how it's better than what the world has to offer.

The Power of Christian Identity in Conflict

Ken Sande

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Relationships can be difficult, but they are the true basis of life. Christians have a unique opportunity to develop relational wisdom, working from the basis of their royal titles–the new things God says are true about them in Christ. One of the keys to developing relational wisdom is paying attention to 6 particulars–awareness of God, others, and ourselves, and engagement with God, others, and ourselves. Ken gives many practical ways to think about this and develop new, constructive skills.

Putting Others Before Ourselves

Kay Robinson

Philippians 2:1-15

Jesus is our perfect example of putting others ahead of self. He set aside His godly attributes to become like us in human form in order to rescue us from the penalty of our sin. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to follow His example of self-sacrifice through dependence upon the God's Word, prayer, and the ministry of suffering.