In this chapter, Paul’s response to the difficulties of his voyage show us a pattern for how to respond to our physical circumstances with a spiritual perspective. We must trust the Lord for a way to glorify him in any situation and find the purpose for his Providence.

Paul understood that his imprisonment was an opportunity for the gospel to go forth. When we know that God allows our trials and our circumstances for our good and for His Glory, we can glorify him in any distress! As preachers of the gospel, we must retain the right motives to glorify God; we must align our hearts with the love and good will of Christ.

In Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, the Apostle appealed to the spiritual curiosity of the Greek philosophers. He gave them the good news that the Lord and Creator of the Universe was not as far away as they thought. Paul identifies their “UNKNOWN GOD” as the Lord Jesus Christ, who can be intimately known through His Word and His Spirit.

In this sermon, we begin our exposition of 1 Thessalonians. We are introduced to Paul’s missionary team and his pattern of ministry. We are called to win souls, make disciples, then equip and send proven leaders to do the same!

In this sermon, we further examine the powerful testimony of the disciples at Thessalonica. In the midst of persecution, the Thessalonians were faithful ministers of the Word of God through the power of the Holy Ghost.

In this sermon, Paul is praying and thanking God for the Thessalonians’ “work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Th. 1:3).

In this sermon, we begin our exposition of 1 Thessalonians. We are introduced to Paul’s missionary team and his pattern of ministry. We are called to win souls, make disciples, then equip and send proven leaders to do the same!

In this sermon, we examine the historical context of the book of 1 Thessalonians. After departing from Philippi, Paul and his missionary team arrive in Thessalonica, preaching the gospel in synagogue and making disciples. When the Jews of the city stir up persecution, Paul must flee to Berea. He writes this letter to the new church of the Thessalonians that he left behind.