Category Archives: 1 Thessalonians

A Pastor Prays for the Church

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the evening sermon from the series in 1 Thessalonians, “The Minister’s Benediction for the Congregation,” September 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Sermon outline: Their faith elicits the minister’s prayers… (1.) For … Continue reading

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Good News to Paul?

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Congregation’s Faith Is the Minister’s Joy,” preached Sunday evening August 27, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Sermon outline: (1.) Their faith and fellowship comforts Paul in his difficulties, (6-7). (2.) … Continue reading

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Tribulations of Ministry

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma audio from the sermon, “The Minister’s Crown Is the Church” from the series in 1 Thessalonians. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) The minister cares about your souls (2:17-18a). (2.) The devil is our … Continue reading

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The Minister and the Congregation

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “The Minister Serves the Gospel of God and the Church,” August 6, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Sermon outline: 1. A Genuine Ministry (1-6a). 2. A Gentle Ministry (6b-9). 3. … Continue reading

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Waiting For Jesus’ Return

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC on July 30, 2017, audio from the sermon (a brief evening homily in this case), “The Converted Church, Part 2.” Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Sermon outline: Intro- “Hurry Up and Wait” – 1. What do … Continue reading

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Faithful Congregations Share the Good News

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC in Selma, AL, audio from the sermon, “The Missionary Church,” July 23, 2017 Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 1:5b-10 Sermon outline: 1. Evangelistic Preparation (5b-6), 2. Evangelistic Example (7), 3. Evangelistic Witness (8-10).

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