Sermons on 1 Thessalonians
Ascended, Seated, Coming – Acts 1:1-11, Act 17:29-31, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
On the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. Jesus didn’t exit this world through the shame of death; but through the glory and honor of ascension. We don’t focus as much on Jesus’ ascension in our tradition as some other churches – certainly not as much as we focus on…
Ready for Jesus’ Return – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11
Much like Jesus taught his disciples, Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians includes a message of great hope and encouragement that Jesus will soon return to take his people to live with him forever. This truth should continually lead us to consider where we are investing our lives and seeking our treasure. Are we looking to this life for all our hopes and fulfillment, or do we ultimately look to Jesus for these things?