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May 16: The Gospel of Love
The Thessalonian church seems to have been as confused about love as our world is today with too much selfish love (excessive physical pleasure for ourselves, and insufficient practical care for ourselves and others). Readin...
May 9: The Gospel of Holiness
We especially need encouragement when we are afflicted or under distress and pressure. As believers grow in the power of the gospel, they learn to love more and increase in holiness. Readings from this service:
Bible Study: May 9
The one-and-only Niki De Luca (our Finance Manager) returns to the podcast this week. The group discusses 1 Thessalonians 3: 6-13. What is holiness?
Bible Study: May 2
In this week's episode, Rev. Alex identifies two themes that are starting to emerge from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians: the affection that Paul has for his fellow believers and the affliction that they are all experiencing.Th...
May 2: The Gospel of Encouragement
We can be encouraged by the power of the gospel in the lives of others in our church and be encouraged by any participation we’ve had in that work, knowing there is an eternal pay off for it. A jolly good thing, because often go...
Bible Study: April 25
Rev. Alex & Rev. Ben W. discuss this week's passage, 1 Thessalonians 2: 8-16. They delve into the parental images of mother from last week's passage and father in this passage.
April 25: The Gospel of Hardship
Often gospel ministry is embedded in the lives of others (not just a lecture from the front, but care in their homes). It can be hard work, but the power of the gospel goes to work harder than we do. Readings from this service:
Apr. 18: The Gospel of Gentleness
Paul contends for the authenticity of their ministry (perhaps it was questioned or he knew they would be criticized soon). Part of the power of the gospel in them is their willingness to work hard, and love gently, even when their m...
Bible Study: April 18
Rev. Ben and the brilliant Stephanie Wulpi deliver this week's episode from their (oddly quiet) dining room in Sharpsburg. In this week's scripture, 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8, Paul finds himself defending his ministry to the Thessalonians by remin...
Apr. 11: The Gospel of Deliverance & Power
Rev. Alex starts our new series 1 Thessalonians: What the Gospel Does. We talk a lot about what the Gospel is, but here we ask what it does: what practical difference the Gospel really makes. Receiving the gospel is not...
Bible Study: April 11
The "regulars" discuss the radical differences between cottage pie and shepherd's pie as they introduce our new series, 1 Thessalonians: What Does the Gospel Do. The scripture in the first sermon in the series is 1 Thessal...
Apr. 4: Easter Sunday
Rev. Alex focuses on Mark 16: 1-8 and Colossians 3: 1-4. Resurrection Sunday is the strongest piece of evidence for our faith. If the resurrection is real, then what real difference does it make to you?
Good Friday Sermon
Rev. Ben Hughes explores John 19: 1-37, pondering what Jesus was thinking about during his time on the cross.
Good Friday Series: The Seventh Word
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Luke 23:44-49
Good Friday Series: The Fourth Word
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:45-49
Good Friday Series: The Second Word
Today you will be with me in Paradise. Luke 23: 32, 35-43
Good Friday Series: The First Word
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23: 26-34
Good Friday Series Intro
Rev. Alex introduces the 7-part series, The Last Words from The Cross.
Mar. 28: Palm Sunday: The True King
Jesus is welcomed as a liberating warrior king in triumphal procession. But within a week He is rejected in mock coronation, before being revealed as the true King.Readings from this service:
