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What is a Christian?
by Ray Pritchard

A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact […]

Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10
Sermon Series: Living in the Last Days (1 Thessalonians)
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Our Coming to You Was Not in Vain
by Ray Pritchard

When one pastor leaves and another one comes, we learn again that God’s work depends on God, not on God’s messengers. Build your life on God’s Word, not on the man who delivers it.

Text: I Thessalonians 2:1
Sermon Series: Standalone Messages
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Do Not Quench the Spirit
by Ray Pritchard

Let the cry ring out to heaven–”Lord, we are ready. Let the fire fall!”

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Sermon Series: Experiencing God Today: Six Sermons on the Holy Spirit
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Keepers of the Flame
by Brian Bill

God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind
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How to Behave in Church
by Brian Bill

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind
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Getting Ready for the Second Coming
by Brian Bill

We’re not to get caught up in date setting but instead are to be ready at all times to meet the Lord because He will come like a thief in the night. In the meantime, we’re to cultivate faith, love, and hope.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind
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Will You Be Left Behind?
by Brian Bill

This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard.  Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” […]

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind
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Doing God’s Will
by Brian Bill

It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind
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Standing Firm In Trials
by Brian Bill

Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind
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Growing Pains
by Brian Bill

A small factory had to be shut down because their most important piece of machinery had stopped working.  The company […]

Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Sermon Series: Don't Be Left Behind