Faith While We Wait - 1 Thessalonians


This term we’ll be spending 7 weeks, during May and June, looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As Paul gives thanks for the Thessalonians faith he speaks of how they “turned to God from idols to serve the living and true Go, and to wait for his Son from heaven” 1 Thess 1:9-10, NIV
May 9 | 1 Thess 1:1-10 | Life while we wait |
May 16 | 1 Thess 2:1-12 | Ministry while we wait |
May 23 | 1 Thess 2:13-16 | Expectations while we wait |
May 30 | 1 Thess 2:17-3:9 | Friendship while we wait |
Jun 6 | 1 Thess 3:10-13 | Growth while wait |
Jun 13 | 1 Thess 4:1-8 | Purity while we wait |
Jun 20 | 1 Thess 4:9-12 | Work while we wait |
Jun 27 | 1 Thess 4:13-18 | Hope while we wait |
Jul 4 | 1 Thess 5:1-11 | Readiness while we wait |
Jul 11 | 1 Thess 5:12-15 | Church while we wait |
Jul 18 | 1 Thess 5:16-28 | Perseverance while we wait |
Matters of the Heart


A one-off sermon, getting to the heart of the matter, when we’ll explore what the Bible has to teach us about Rest.
Jul 25 | Rest |
Songs for the Summer


In August we’ll be looking at Psalms 94 to 98, thinking about themes of justice, salvation and God’s reign over his creation.
May 9 | 1 Thess 1:1-10 | Life while we wait |
May 16 | 1 Thess 2:1-16 | Ministry while we wait |
May 23 | 1 Thess 2:17-3:13 | Friendship while we wait |
May 30 | 1 Thess 4:1-12 | Holiness while we wait |
Jun 6 | 1 Thess 4:13-18 | Hope while we wait |
Jun 13 | 1 Thess 5:1-11 | Readiness while we wait |
Jun 20 | 1 Thess 5:12-28 | Church while we wait |
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