I like to listen to other people pray — especially do I like to listen to the things for which they pray. I always want to improve my own prayer…
According to all four of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Jesus rose from the dead following His crucifixion. Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24 and John 20 through…
In Paul’s letter to the brethren in Thessalonica he reveals to us that which brought him and Timothy and Silas great joy. He remembered the three short weeks which he…
There were those who sought to distract the believers in Thessalonica from the message by accusing Paul of preaching . . . a. An erroneous or deceitful message. b. To…
The punchline in some parables is brutal honesty about how the people were living versus how they should be living. Jesus told parables because He wanted people to understand the…
In our text today, Paul begins by saying, “For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain” (v. 1). Have you ever done something that…
Last week, we examined five character qualifications which God looks for in these men. Paul lists them for us in 1 Timoothy 3:8-9. Men of dignity — men who are…
When it comes to His church, God’s paramount concern is not with buildings or programs but with the moral and spiritual character of those who lead and care for His…
The word diakonos is most often used in this sense to refer to servants of God, Christ, the gospel, or the church. Paul uses diakonos most frequently: Usually in reference…
Consider for just a moment the various people who have crossed your path throughout your lifetime. Is there a person who stands out in your mind as having had a…