Contagious Christianity 6. Life's Strongest Motivation

We achieve better results collectively as we grow individually. Reading from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 ESV.

1 Thess. 5:12-15. What things help us grow as a church: Structure Relations Integrity Restorative environment Atmosphere of growth and development

There is a motivation to anything we do or don’t do in life. It is either internal or external or both. This sermon examines how God motivates us to live for our benefit and for His glory. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - 5:10

Our current trials are not the destination for our lives; rather they are intersections. Jesus came to earth to navigate us through these intersections to the cross and through the cross into resurrected life in the presence of God the Father; and that place we call Home.

(1 Thess. 2:1-13) Paul shares his ministry with excitement - how God worked through him, to bring up the church. Paul could not stop talking about the experience of God working in the hearts of believers.

We begin our series by examining the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians through Paul's language and the Truth behind it.

We need to understand marriage not as a contract, but a covenant lasting a lifetime. In this sermon we directly explore examples of husbands and wives and how their actions directly affect the relationship of a family.

The idea of wisdom dominates Proverbs much like the whole Bible. In this sermon, we tackle 3 myths about wisdom and explain 12 categories of wisdom - from sleep habits to self control.