When you watch a movie, knowing whether it’s a tragedy or has a happy ending can make all the difference. Competitive basketball players always have an eye on the shot clock and know where they are in the quarter in order to gauge their next move. And productivity experts encourage people to develop their priorities by beginning with the end in mind. Even still, most people live in the moment without any thought to what’s coming next. 1 Thessalonians paints a picture of the end toward which our world is moving and shows how this can bring hope and clarity to the way we live our lives today.

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How the Church Becomes All It Can Be
How the Church Becomes All It Can Be

We’d all love to attend the perfect church, but it’s hard to find one. Is there anything that regular people like you and me can do to make the church all that it can be? This message looks at how average Christians can partner with God in making the church extraordinary

1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 // [outline]

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Night Falls Quickly
Night Falls Quickly

It seems that every few years, another person is making another prediction about the end of the world or the return of Jesus. What does the Bible really teach about Jesus’ return and why is there so much confusion? This message looks at what God wants us to know about the end and how to prepare for it.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 // [outline]

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Hope in Our Grief
Hope in Our Grief

The death of a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. And facing the reality of our own mortality can bring out fears and concerns. But the Bible declares a certain hope rooted in Jesus’ own death and resurrection. This message looks at the Christian hope and clears up confusion about Jesus’ return and popular theories about the rapture.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 // [outline]

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Love by Design
Love by Design

It’s been said that most cultures and religions either deify sex or demonize it. Sex is either seen as a god or a taboo. But the Bible sees it as neither. Instead, it places it within a framework of sacrificial love, modeled by God Himself. This message looks at love as God designed it and helps bring God into focus in our relationships.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 // [outline]

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We're Better Together
We're Better Together

Canadians are fiercely private. Individualism reigns. But Christian fellowship is one of the primary means God has given for our growth. This message looks at what fellowship can accomplish in our lives and how we can overcome the obstacles that keep us from it.

 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 // [outline]

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No One Said It Would Be Easy
No One Said It Would Be Easy

When we begin to walk with God, we assume life will be good and everything will start going our way. But Satan is a real influence in this world, and he opposes God and all who would turn to him. This message looks at how to discern his influence in your life and stand against his attacks.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 // [outline]

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Don't Waste Your Breath
Don't Waste Your Breath

Most of us want to lead useful lives. We want to accomplish things. We want to bring light into darkness. If we have children, we want to nurture them in ways that will bless them. But there are things we can do to undermine our impact. This message looks at the mindsets that are critical to making the most of the influence God has given us.

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 // [outline]

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The Power of a Living Hope
The Power of a Living Hope

As people take steps in the Christian life, they can be tempted to think that ‘the secret’ is in some new teaching or experience. But growth in the Christian life comes by returning to the starting point and deepening our understanding and response to the foundation. This message looks at that foundation and the most common ways people misunderstand and stray from it.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 // [outline]

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Paul Sadler, Lead Pastor

Paul Sadler, Lead Pastor