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Don’t Make Ministry a Pretext for Greed: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 4 Jun 30, 2022

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Ministers should not only keep their lives free from the love of money, but from the appearance that they love money.

Are Silvanus and Timothy Apostles? 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 3 Jun 28, 2022

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Scripture uses the word “apostle” in two ways, a special way and a common one. Do you know what they are?

A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2 Jun 25, 2022

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An apostle has more authority than an earthly king, so why did Paul make it a point to lay down his power so often?

Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1 Jun 23, 2022

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Pastors, we must not minister for popularity, for greed, for sex, for power. Shepherd from a love for people, for God, and for his glory.

Gospel Authenticity, Proven and Pure: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 2 Jun 21, 2022

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How do you know if your boldness in your faith is from yourself or from God?

Boldness in Conflict Comes from God: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 1 Jun 18, 2022

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Is the Spirit ever more evident than when a man keeps sharing the gospel despite all it has cost him?

Jesus Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 4 Jun 16, 2022

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No suffering is like eternal suffering under the righteous wrath of Christ. Flee to him for refuge from that coming disaster.

Christian Life as Waiting and Serving: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 3 Jun 14, 2022

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Jesus does not leave us to wait in passivity and inactivity. As he leaves, he says, “Engage in my business until I come.”

Dead Idols Don’t Give Living Joy: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 2 Jun 11, 2022

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False gods clamor for our embrace and affection, but only our God can deliver what he promises: life and joy everlasting.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Human Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 1 Jun 09, 2022

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Each of us has an opportunity to become an example for someone in a way that strengthens them to live for Christ.