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The church in Thessalonica was persevering in spite of all the pressures coming against her.  Their endurance was only making them stronger.  As God sustained them through all their trials and tribulations, they were evidence to the credibility of the gospel message. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/sustainability-builds-credibility-2-thessalonians-1-1-5/">Sustainab...

Dealing With Discouragement – Brian Tammany The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/dealing-with-discouragement/">Dealing With Discouragement</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

The Bible and Burdens  (various Scriptures) What is a burden and what does the Bible teach about them?  This very important and relevant topic will be tackled.  We will learn what burdens we are to keep, what burdens of others we are to bear, and what burdens we are to throw onto God.  Come to Jesus and find […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/05/the-bible-and-burdens-v...

God’s question to Adam highlights the value God Himself places on relationships and also upon the fulfillment of our God-given purpose.  Relationships were disrupted and responsibility was abdicated when man put himself in the place of God. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/05/where-are-you-genesis-3-1-13/">Where Are You? (Genesis 3:1-13)</a> first appeared...

As Paul ends his letter to the Thessalonians, he reminds the believers of what God is always achieving throughout their life now and what all believers have to look forward to one day. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/05/what-does-god-have-planned-for-us-1-thessalonians-5-23-28/">What Does God Have Planned For Us? (1 Thessalonians 5:23 – 28)</a> first appeared on...

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 22, the apostle Paul directs our attention to eight spiritual exercises that will make us strong for the Lord.  In short yet powerful commands, we are challenged to live our lives in a very specific and intentional manner that will conform to the will of God. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/05/spiritual-exercises-that-make-us-strong-1-thessalon...

Paul exhorts that as The Day of The Lord approaches, being part of a healthy community of believers is essential to our being prepared.  He instructs us as to what should characterize our church continually in order to be a church that encourages and builds up one another. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/05/marks-of-a-healthy-church-family-1-thessalonians-5-12-15/">Ma...

The times in which we live will divide.   Some will rise to the occasion while others will be defeated by their circumstances.  Those who will step forward are those who are prepared spiritually for the times in which they live.  While some will be sleeping, others will be wide awake.  Paul reveals what spiritual preparedness looks like […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/20...

The Hope Of Heaven from Guest Speaker, Stephen Royce The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/04/the-hope-of-heaven/">The Hope Of Heaven</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Paul exhorts the believers in Thessalonica that to live in light of Jesus’ return is also to seize the opportunities we have to be a light for Jesus Christ and to do so with a sense of urgency.  The unique character of the last days provide followers of christ with ample occasions to manifest the difference Christ can make in […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/04...

In order to comfort and instruct the believers in Thessalonica, Paul goes into detail about the next event to take place on God’s prophetic calendar.  It is the blessed hope of the church which is Jesus’ return from heaven to take His people away from the earth before God’s judgment is poured out. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/04/the-rapture-1-thessalonian...

Paul takes the opportunity to remind the believers in Thessalonica of the hope we have as Christians when facing death and even dealing with the death of other believers.  Through Christ, the fear and power of death has been defeated. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/03/hope-in-death-1-thessalonians-4-13-14/">Hope In Death (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)</a> first appe...

Paul has prepared the believers in Thessalonica to stand firm in the midst of affliction, and to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Now in this passage, he instructs them on how to live in such a way that others will desire what they possess. by Pastor Jeff Royce The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/03/living-a-beautiful-life-1-thessalonians-43-12/">Living a Beautifu...

Paul keeps his brothers and sisters in Christ focused on their first day in eternity. If we want to stand before Jesus in a certain spiritual condition, we must work towards that condition now. by Pastor Jeff Royce The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/03/1-thessalonians-39-42/">Living From Eternity Backwards (1 Thessalonians 3:9 – 4:2)</a> first appeared on <a hre...

Paul was concerned about the spiritual welfare of the believers in Thessalonica.  They were facing severe trials and Paul knew that trials can destabilize Christians quickly if they are not strong.  He was also aware that our spiritual enemy knows when we are vulnerable and will seek to gain an advantage.  Paul’s heart was encouraged when he heard how the Thessalonians […] The post &lt...

Paul reminds the believers in Thessalonica that in eternity, what will have made his life purposeful was the impact and influence made for Christ in other people’s lives.  This truth is true for all of us.  At the end of our lives relationships will show more than anything the evidence of Christ in our lives. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/02/the-purpose-of-our-life-on...

In this passage, Paul is expressing thanks for how the Thessalonians welcomed and responded to the Word of God as it was taught to them.  God never intended His Word to be for information but for transformation. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/02/the-word-of-god-transforms-lives-1-thessalonians-2-13-16/">The Word of God Transforms Lives (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)</a...

This chapter reveals how to serve God by revealing to us the example of Paul and his companions when they first came to Thessalonica.  In a few short weeks a community of believers were present and a local church was established; a church that became a model for others to emulate.  It all started however, […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/02/principles-of-spiritual-se...

As Paul and his companions sailed to Italy, they encountered an extremely violent storm which threatened the lives of all on board the ship.  As Luke relates this story, he reveals the encouragement that the followers of Jesus Christ received during the ordeal and how their encouragement led to the strengthening of all on board. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/02/encouragemen...

We have already seen how this local church in Thessalonica became a model church for other churches and how they became a church of influence.  But beginning in chapter 2, we are taken behind the scenes to view what kind of service and ministry was responsible for bringing this all about. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/01/model-service-1-thessalonians-2-1-4/">Model S...

At The Oasis, we have a partnership with a local church outside of Mexicali, Mexico.  Today, we are privileged to hear a message from Pastor Miguel Olechea who is the pastor of this church.  May you be blessed and refreshed through this bilingual service at The Oasis.  Mr. George Herrera serves as our interpreter. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/01/a-message-from-pastor-olech...

Paul relates to the believers in Thessalonica why their fellowship has become an example to other churches and why their local church is so influential to other believers.  All churches should aspire to be like this group of believers in Thessalonica. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/01/the-spiritual-character-of-an-influential-church-1-thessalonians-1-8-10/">The Spiri...

Paul is profoundly thankful that the church in Thessalonica has become an example to other churches and become an influential group of believers.   Here we discover the characteristics of becoming an influential local church. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/01/being-a-church-of-influence-1-thessalonians-1-6-10/">Being a Church of Influence (1 Thessalonians 1:6-10)<...

Paul shares with this local church how thankful he is for them.  They have become the kind of fellowship of believers for others to emulate and follow.  See what distinctive feature set this community of believers apart. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/01/a-model-church-1-thessalonians-1-1-6/">A Model Church (1 Thessalonians 1:1-6)</a> first appeared on <a hr...

A Relationship With The Lord The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/12/a-relationship-with-the-lord/">A Relationship With The Lord</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.