Look at the Book

Whether Present or Absent, the Same Man: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 2 Video 12.07.2022 ↓

When fellow Christians watch your life, what do they see? Do they see growing holiness, righteousness, and love for Jesus?

Paul Used His Life to Lift Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 1 Video 09.07.2022 ↓

The apostle Paul’s finances had everything to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Do yours?

The Miracle of Mutual Soul-Sharing: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 7 Video 07.07.2022 ↓

The apostle Paul wanted to share more than the gospel with people; he longed to share his own soul with them.

Ministry Like a Nursing Mother: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 6 Video 05.07.2022 ↓

The apostle Paul could be gentle like a nursing mother and firm like an exhorting father. Does our ministry share that balance?

Loving Praise Versus Lifting Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 5 Video 02.07.2022 ↓

The fear of man can become a subtle and relentless craving for praise. How much do you do to be seen by others?

Don’t Make Ministry a Pretext for Greed: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 4 Video 30.06.2022 ↓

Ministers should not only keep their lives free from the love of money, but from the appearance that they love money.

Are Silvanus and Timothy Apostles? 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 3 Video 28.06.2022 ↓

Scripture uses the word “apostle” in two ways, a special way and a common one. Do you know what they are?

A Christ-Exalting Renunciation of Power: 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 2 Video 25.06.2022 ↓

An apostle has more authority than an earthly king, so why did Paul make it a point to lay down his power so often?

Sex, Money, Praise, Power — No! 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8, Part 1 Video 23.06.2022 ↓

Pastors, we must not minister for popularity, for greed, for sex, for power. Shepherd from a love for people, for God, and for his glory.

Gospel Authenticity, Proven and Pure: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 2 Video 21.06.2022 ↓

How do you know if your boldness in your faith is from yourself or from God?

Boldness in Conflict Comes from God: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Part 1 Video 18.06.2022 ↓

Is the Spirit ever more evident than when a man keeps sharing the gospel despite all it has cost him?

Jesus Delivers Us from the Wrath to Come: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 4 Video 16.06.2022 ↓

No suffering is like eternal suffering under the righteous wrath of Christ. Flee to him for refuge from that coming disaster.

Christian Life as Waiting and Serving: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 3 Video 14.06.2022 ↓

Jesus does not leave us to wait in passivity and inactivity. As he leaves, he says, “Engage in my business until I come.”

Dead Idols Don’t Give Living Joy: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 2 Video 11.06.2022 ↓

False gods clamor for our embrace and affection, but only our God can deliver what he promises: life and joy everlasting.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Human Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:7–10, Part 1 Video 09.06.2022 ↓

Each of us has an opportunity to become an example for someone in a way that strengthens them to live for Christ.

What Kind of Conduct Validates the Gospel? 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 5 Video 07.06.2022 ↓

Can preachers today say to their people, “You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake”?

Joy in Affliction Validates Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 4 Video 04.06.2022 ↓

A great way to know that you are a genuine Christian: you receive the word of God with joy, even when afflictions and setbacks come.

Invincible Joy Confirms Our Election: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 3 Video 02.06.2022 ↓

Joy in Christ that withers when tribulation comes had no real root to begin with. Real joy perseveres even through real trials.

Do Not Diminish God’s Love for You: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 2 Video 31.05.2022 ↓

Can we diminish God’s love for us? If so, it’s critical to know how we do.

Hope Will Put You to Work: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7, Part 1 Video 28.05.2022 ↓

The apostle Paul often gives thanks to God for what other Christians do. Why does he do that?

What Does It Mean to Be in God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Part 2 Video 26.05.2022 ↓

What does it mean to be in God or in Christ? It means at least three great things.

The Setting of 1 Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Part 1 Video 24.05.2022 ↓

Join Pastor John for this first episode in his new teaching series through the book of 1 Thessalonians.

How Would You Summarize Ephesians? Ephesians 1–6 Video 21.05.2022 ↓

How would you go about summarizing the whole book of Ephesians? Join Pastor John as he attempts to do just that.

Grace from Start to Finish: Ephesians 6:23–24, Part 2 Video 19.05.2022 ↓

When you love the Lord Jesus, you are showing that your life got its start in grace, and that you will experience more grace forever and ever.

A Closing Cry for Peace and Love: Ephesians 6:23–24, Part 1 Video 17.05.2022 ↓

At the close of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he calls on God to give to the church two things: the peace and love which come from faith.