Stand Strong in the Word

#195 "ARE YOU SEEKING DIRECTION FOR YOUR LIFE?" (1 THESSALONIANS 3: 11-13) by Jason Jimenez

Although Paul faced many of his own challenges, it brought him comfort to know the Thessalonians were “standing strong in the Lord.” It is vital for Christians to have a strong community of fellowship and a support system that is there to help them learn and grow in all aspects of life.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, we will learn three vital points to help as a remedy to overcome emotional distress.

We can be obliviously sometimes to the hindrances of Satan in our lives. On today's episode, Jason teaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20, and uncovers some of the tactics of Satan to try and destroy your ministry efforts to others.

We follow lots of people. But how many people are following you? As we continue our study in 1 Thessalonians 2, you will learn the value of modeling Christ to those around you.

It is important for us to be under godly leadership. On today's podcast, we see a great example of a leader who worked hard to serve the people and whose conduct was blameless.

For some people, showing affection is hard to do. What about you? Do you find it easy to show affection to those you love? In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul opens his heart to a group of Christians and expresses his deep love for them. Truly a passage that can teach us how to love those in our care.

Are you aware that if you're constantly seeking the approval of others it's because you have a form of insecurity in your life? So what do you do about it? Today, Jason teaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6, and gives some practical tips on how to seek the approval of God, not man.

After offering thanksgiving for the ministry to the Thessalonians, Paul now spends half of his letter defending his conduct in ministry and exhorting the Thessalonians to grow in their faith.

There were many times Paul encouraged people to imitate his faith in Christ. What about you? Whose imitating your faith and why?

What are the "triads" that make-up the Christian life?

For Paul, the world offered no real joy or hope. He told the Galatians that the world had been "crucified" to him and he to the world. What did Paul mean by that and what does it mean for us today?

It takes time to grow a garden. Similarly, spiritual fruit requires hard work and a whole lot of patience. On today's episode, Jason teaches from Galatians 6:9-10, and helps Christians who are losing heart to not give up.

Learn how to sow to the spirit so that you can live an abundant life.

In Galatians 6:1-5, Paul layouts a precept for Christians to live by: to restore others back to God.

If you're feeling your relationship with God needs a recharge then take a listen to today's message. As you listen to Jason teach through Galatians 5:16-26, you will discover the great power of the Holy Spirit and what it looks like when you readily give your life over to Him.

Today, we are introduced to a few tactics false teachers use to manipulate and gain advantage over people.

Paul warns the Galatians of the consequences that will follow if they decide to listen to the Judaizers who were insisting that they needed to be circumcised to be truly saved.

"For freedom, Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1 As Paul transitions into his third section, the practical and fruitful application of living in the freedom of Christ, he interjects 5:1 as a summary verse that captures the entirety of his letter to the Galatians.

In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul confronts the Galatians for not knowing the very Law they want to be under.

In Galatians 4:8-20, we see Paul revealing personal aspects of his life like never before. A true picture of a great shepherd who loved and cared for the people he taught.

In Galatians 4, there is an amazing confessional statement that Paul teaches the Galatians that is often overlooked by many Christians.

There are many Christians who question their salvation and God's love for them. In today's episode, Paul reassures the believer that their position is in Christ and have no need to doubt their salvation.

Paul will lay out an extensive argument about the purposes of the Law and its relation to the promises of God in 3:19-4:11.

In today's episode, we look into the promises God gave Abraham and how he has remained faithful in keeping those promises to his children even today.