Podcasts about 1 thessalonians

Join Zach and Izzy for an exciting new Bible study series as they dive into 1 Thessalonians, exploring what it means to live out faith so radically that it transforms entire communities and spreads far beyond your own context. This episode unpacks 1 Thessalonians 1, looking at the powerful story of the early church in Thessalonica, a young community of believers who faced extreme persecution yet became known throughout the entire region for their faith, hope, and love. Discover the backstory of Paul's mission to Thessalonica, how he was literally chased out of the city after preaching just three times, and why he felt compelled to write this letter of encouragement to a church he barely had time to establish. Zach and Izzy explore what it looks like to have joy in the midst of suffering, how faith produces work, love produces labor, and hope produces endurance, and why the early believers turned radically from idols to serve the living God. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

How should we pray always for other believers? See the importance of expressing our gratitude for others. Find out three spiritual characteristics of the believers in Thessaloniki. See how we should imitate Paul in the same way he imitates the Lord Jesus Christ. Begin a study of the meaning of biblical faith starting with a definition. Learn what Paul meant when he said to pray always for other believers. During this message Dr. Dean mentioned his papers on The Gospel Wars: Part 1 and Part 2.

Send a textWe trace five luminous moments from Saint Dominic Savio's short life that reveal how Eucharistic love, Marian trust, and courageous mercy can transform ordinary days into channels of grace. From playground peacemaking to prophecy for the Pope, we follow his path of purity and joy.• why Dominic Savio's holiness speaks today• Eucharist as the furnace of sanctity• first communion vows that shaped a life• playground peacemaking with the crucifix• healing through prayer and Mary's help• prophetic dream relayed to Pope Pius IX• Miraculous Medal as a sign of trust• offering illness as redemptive suffering• founding the Company of the Immaculate• pilgrimage to Don Bosco's Oratory and legacyVisit our store to discover more resources from Bob and Penny Lord, join us for a pilgrimage or retreat at Holy Family Mission, and let's follow this young saint's example, striving with joy and courage toward sainthood, sustained always by the Holy Eucharist, our true source and summitFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for a special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Sermon 03-08-26 - "Pleasing and Respectable" – 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 – Pastor Jason Purdy The Sunday morning sermon of First Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.

Send a textWe trace the lives of Saints Perpetua and Felicity from bustling Carthage to the arena, showing how friendship, motherhood, and the Eucharist forged courage stronger than empire. Their diary, visions, and final witness challenge us to make communion our lifeline.• Early life and faith in Roman Carthage• Political pressure under Septimius Severus• Arrest, prison conditions, and secret liturgies• Perpetua's diary, ladder vision, and spiritual combat• Felicity's childbirth and maternal sacrifice• Eucharist as strength, viaticum, and joy• Martyrdom scenes and final acts of mercy• Sources, Augustine's preaching, and Roman Canon• Ongoing veneration and presence in modern mediaVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textWe trace the fierce, tender courage of St. John Ogilvy, the Jesuit who risked everything to bring the Eucharist to persecuted Catholics in seventeenth‑century Scotland. From conversion and clandestine ministry to arrest, torture, and martyrdom, we explore why the Real Presence was worth his life.• Scotland's religious upheaval and Ogilvy's Calvinist upbringing• Conversion through Eucharistic devotion and Jesuit formation• Secret ministry, underground Masses, and pastoral risks• Arrest in Glasgow, interrogations, and royal pressure• Torture, trial statements, and unbroken fidelity• Martyrdom on the gallows and the rosary's conversion• The Eucharist as source and summit of Christian life• Practical calls to deeper reverence and bold witnessBe sure to look at the description for special information of interest to youOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Exploring the power behind our saving faith and our responsibility to walk out lovingkindness within the Church. - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

In this message, we explore how Brainerd is called not only to grow inward through community and discipleship, but outward — reaching our region with the gospel of Jesus Christ, as seen in the example of the Thessalonian church.

Paul, in his first letter to the Thessalonian church, is thanking God as he recalls their endurance in faith  and love, all inspired by His hope. We can all receive this encouragement because we follow the same God that was at work in their lives.Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero

Send a textA medieval count opens his granaries, breaks bread at church doors, and pays with his life—yet his witness refuses to fade. We follow Blessed Charles the Good from royal exile to Eucharistic bravery, revealing how real leadership looks when a city goes hungry and markets turn cruel. The result is a gripping portrait of faith with sleeves rolled up: prayer that becomes policy, devotion that becomes distribution, and a martyr whose justice still speaks to crowded food banks and quiet kitchen tables today.We start with Charles' early formation in Denmark and Flanders, where Augustinian spirituality shaped a heart inclined to the poor. From there, the story surges into the famine of 1124: corrupt merchants hoard grain, prices spike, and Charles acts. He opens storehouses, organizes daily bread lines at Saint Donatian's, and confronts profiteers with clear moral courage. Listeners step into the scene—cobblestones, hunger, and a count who refuses indifference—before entering the cathedral where conspirators strike as he kneels in prayer. His blood seals a testimony already written in loaves and mercy.From history, we pivot to now. We map medieval shortages to modern hunger—food deserts, wage precarity, and conflict—and ask how Eucharistic love should move us. Along the way we highlight the corporal works of mercy, the power of just governance, and stories of providence from across Catholic tradition. The thread is constant: charity that costs us something changes everything. Expect practical takeaways on fasting that frees resources, almsgiving that preserves dignity, and community efforts that turn parishes into places of daily bread and shared hope.If this journey opens your heart, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who cares about justice, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then take the next step: support a local pantry, examine your buying habits, and let worship overflow into works that feed both body and soul.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Before you give up, press play. Today we are going to talk about the topic of it: Prayers don't expire, let's dive in!Sometimes we confuse commitments with productivity.We stay busy, we stay loud, we stay moving, but are we actually advancing, or are we just exhausting ourselves?We know how to go to God so why don't we?We can go to God like the persistent widow, refusing to let go without justice.We can go to God like Sarah believing when the promise feels so delayed.We can go to God like Hannah, pouring our hearts out when words fail.Ladies, we can even go to God like Jonah, these people are too lost to deserve saving or desperate enough to cry out from the depths after disobedience has occurred.We can go to God like Jairus, clinging to hope even when the report says “too late.”We can go to God like Abraham, trusting God to provide because of faith and obedience, even when the cost feels unbearable.We know how to pray, so why have some of us stopped praying?Are we living a life that keeps us positioned for God to move?1Thessalonians 5:16–22 ESV[16] Rejoice always,[17] pray without ceasing,[18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.[19] Do not quench the Spirit.[20] Do not despise prophecies,[21] but test everything; hold fast what is good.[22] Abstain from every form of evil.Notice it doesn't say rejoice when it's easy.Abstain from the ungodly things that you are intrigued by.It doesn't say pray only when it's urgent.It doesn't say give thanks when it makes sense.It says always.Without ceasing.In all circumstances.But here's the heart-check, ladies:Are we willing to dig our heels in and pray like Jesus prayed?Not the professional polite prayers.Not the quick speed date prayers.Not the “Lord, if You don't mind” prayers.But the kind of prayer that draws a line in the sand.Luke 4:8 NKJV[8] And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.' ”Jesus didn't negotiate.He didn't explain Himself.He didn't entertain the accusations.He stood on what was written.So let me ask youWhat are you standing on when the enemy comes whispering?What scripture do you answer with when doubt knocks?What truth do you cling to when yesterday's failures try to indict you today?Ladies, we already know the outcome. We have victory in Jesus Christ.1 Corinthians 15:57–58 NKJV[57] But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.[58] Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.Your labor is not in vain ladies.Your prayers are not wasted.Your obedience is not overlooked.Remember your submission to your husband glorifies God. When the enemy starts accusing you by dragging up the bad decisions of yesterday or even five minutes ago it's time to bring up God's resume.Remember how He walked you through it before.Remember how He sustained you in the middle of the mess.Remember how He rescued you when you didn't see a way out.God is not slack concerning His promises.He is omnipresent.Omniscient.Omnipotent.A rescuer then and a rescuer now.And He does not change.But let's be honest, can we say the same about ourselves?Do we walk like we believe God can do anything but fail?Have we let life create distance in our relationship with Christ?Have disappointments, unanswered prayers, or delayed promises caused us to pull back?Isn't He the only One who has ever been truly faithful and true from beginning to end?Ladies, prayers do not expire.So keep praying.Whether it's for you.For your children.For your family.For friends who don't even know you're praying.God cares.And God is listening.

Send a textA tenth‑century monk from the shores of Lake Van might be the mentor your spiritual life has been missing. We open the doors of Narek Monastery and step into the luminous world of Saint Gregory of Narek—poet, mystic, and Doctor of the Church—whose fierce honesty about sin and blazing love for Christ forged a path from lament to hope. His ninety‑five “conversations with God,” known as the Book of Lamentations, reveal how confession can heal, how adoration can inflame desire for holiness, and how the Eucharist becomes both medicine and banquet for tired souls.We share Gregory's story from his early formation under Abbot Anania to the quiet miracle of global recognition in 2015, when Pope Francis named him a Doctor. Along the way, we unpack the core themes that make his witness timeless: suffering that does not collapse into despair, mercy encountered as a living presence in Jesus Christ, and hope that rises from the wounds of the Savior. You'll hear how his Marian devotion—calling Our Lady Mother of Light and refuge of sinners—deepens his Eucharistic gaze, and why his image of the Church as a healing hospital speaks powerfully to anyone who has ever felt unworthy to pray.For listeners hungry for practical steps, we offer ways to weave Gregory's lines into the Liturgy of the Hours, moments of silence before Communion, and personal prayer. We also trace resonances with Western Carmelite spirituality, showing how Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross share Gregory's summons to interior surrender and bold intimacy with God. Whether you're planning a pilgrimage to historic Narekavank or seeking renewal at a local chapel, this journey maps a clear route: humility, honest lament, Eucharistic trust, and a steady walk toward the Sacred Heart.If this conversation stirs your hunger for deeper communion, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find their way to Gregory's healing wisdom.Saint Gregory of Narek's writingsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textWe tell the story of Saint Polycarp as a living link to the apostles and a fearless defender of the Eucharist whose courage in controversy and martyrdom still shapes how we believe, worship, and stay united. We invite you to deepen devotion, guard truth with charity, and let his witness steady your steps.• Early life in Smyrna and formation under Saint John• Defense of apostolic teaching against heresies• Eucharistic realism as the heart of his ministry• Meeting Pope Anicetus and modeling unity without compromise• Eyewitness details from the martyrdom letter• Links with Saints Ignatius of Antioch and Irenaeus• Quotes that call for steadfast love and courage• Practical invitation to pursue holiness and communityBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

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What are your priorities in your spiritual life? Listen to this message to learn the importance of growing spiritually and what matters most in your daily walk. Hear the history of what happened to the Thessaloniki Jewish and Christian communities over the years since Paul wrote this letter. Follow Paul's expressions of thanksgiving in his various epistles. Ask yourself if you are growing in your thankfulness, your trust in God, and your hope.

Sermon 02-22-26 - "The God Who Makes Us Loving" – 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 – Pastor Mark de Kluyver The Sunday morning sermon of First Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.

Send a textA lady brighter than the sun spoke to three children in a quiet Portuguese pasture—and the world has been echoing ever since. We revisit the lives of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto, tracing how two humble shepherds turned ordinary chores, whispered prayers, and hidden sacrifices into a clear path toward peace and holiness. Their story is not a legend wrapped in nostalgia; it is a practical map for anyone who wants to love God more and help heal a restless world.We walk through the 1917 Fatima apparitions, the Angel of Peace's school of adoration, and Mary's urgent plea to pray the rosary every day. Along the way, we highlight Francisco's mission to console the “hidden Jesus” in the Eucharist and Jacinta's fierce desire to save souls through penance and prayer. Their courage under ridicule, interrogations, and illness reveals the heart of Christian discipleship: take up your cross daily, offer it with love, and trust that grace transforms even the smallest act. From village mockery to hospital solitude, their fidelity shows how redemptive suffering becomes intercession for many.You'll also hear practical ways to live the Fatima message now: set a daily rosary, make intentional small sacrifices, spend time in Eucharistic adoration, and anchor your day in Scripture. For seekers, parents, catechists, and anyone craving a simple, sturdy rule of life, this conversation offers a Eucharistic, Marian, and Gospel-centered framework. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show—then tell us: which practice will you start today?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

In the latter half of verse 3:13, Paul notes his anticipation of the Lord's return.  This coming reality shapes his thinking and his vision for ministry. It should shape ours as well 

Do we even understand real persecution in these United States? How discouraged would we become if we suffered just a fraction of the trials facing the church in Thessalonica? - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

26 Ezekiel 28-29; 19 Psalms 110-111; 51 Colossians 3-4; 1 Thessalonians 1

In verses 11-13 of chapter 3, the apostle Paul gives a “benedictory prayer” – a blessing mixed with prayer – for the Thessalonians.  His words provide a beautiful model prayer that we can pray for ourselves or others.

Send a textBeauty can preach. From the first words, we invite you into the luminous world of Fra Angelico—Dominican friar, master painter, and blessed soul—whose brush turned prayer into color and gold into theology. Guided by chant, silence, and Eucharistic devotion, his vocation formed at Fiesole and blossomed in Florence's San Marco, where frescoes still teach monks and pilgrims to adore in quiet. We explore how his Annunciations and Crucifixions do more than depict events; they create space where doctrine meets wonder and the heart learns to kneel.Our journey moves through Renaissance Florence to the Vatican, where Pope Nicholas V recognized a saintly hand capable of renewing Rome's sacred imagination. Inside the Nicoline Chapel, we look closely at the lives of Stephen and Lawrence as rendered by a painter who treated every wall as an altar. We unpack his materials—crushed lapis, azurite, and gold leaf—and his choices—measured perspective, compassionate faces, and halos that glow with lived faith—to show how technique bows to purpose: to lead souls to Christ present in the Eucharist.We then turn to iconography and influence. Mary's royal blue, the angelic hosts' living flame, and the quiet resolve of saints like Dominic and Thomas form a visual catechism that shaped Fra Bartolomeo, Perugino, early Raphael, and even touched Michelangelo and Leonardo. Along the way, we trace a theology of light—Lumen Christi—that makes his work feel both intimate and immense, a gentle summons to contemplation and mission. By the end, you'll see why Fra Angelico remains a guide for artists, pastors, teachers, and anyone longing for sacred beauty that heals and convinces.If this resonates, journey with us: explore pilgrimages, devotional resources, and ways to bring sacred art into your prayer. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the Renaissance, and leave a review telling us which work of Fra Angelico opened your heart today.Fra Angelico Collection at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Send a textIn this podcast Paul has concern for the new converts in Thessalonica. He is concerned because false enemies were invading there church for 6 years and he wanted to go clear up the false confusion. He tells them about his past which opens the door to teach them about how to discern the will of God. Listen to get some tips on how to soundly follow God. Support the show

In verses 6-10 of chapter 3, Paul expresses his relief that the Thessalonian believers were doing well spiritually. But Paul does not intend to cease praying for them; rather, he is praying “earnestly night and day.” 

Send a textForty days can feel long when zeal fades by week three, yet Lent is meant to be a path of real change, not a test of willpower. We open a clear way forward: a Lenten reading plan that anchors daily prayer, teaches the heart to listen, and turns routine into renewal. From the first ash to the final Alleluia, we walk through practices and resources that help you stay grounded, attentive, and alive to grace.We start with the why: choosing the right spiritual reading keeps the heart centered when distractions swell. Then we move into the how with a simple, life‑giving walkthrough of Lectio Divina—reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation—so scripture shifts from information to transformation. Along the way, we draw from the Desert Fathers and Mothers, whose spare wisdom cuts through noise; Augustine's aching honesty in Confessions; Aquinas' clear vision of penance as liberation; and Francis de Sales' gentle road map for holiness in ordinary life. Together, these guides shape a Lenten plan that is practical, compassionate, and deeply Catholic.We also rekindle awe through Eucharistic miracles that reorient fasting and adoration around the living presence of Christ. Fridays receive special focus with the Stations of the Cross, using classic and contemporary texts to enter the Passion with courage and tenderness. For busy days, we share audiobook and podcast options that turn commutes, kitchens, and quiet corners into places of prayer, so your practice stays steady when the schedule will not. By the end, you'll have a toolkit—books, devotions, and audio companions—to help you pray with intention, fast with purpose, and adore with wonder.Ready to make these forty days truly fruitful? Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a fresh start, and leave a review telling us the one resource you'll begin with today.Lenten Reading RecommendationsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

In verses 4 and 5 of chapter 3, Paul continues to express his concern for the Thessalonians. He notes the spiritual danger they may face when “the tempter” seeks to destroy their faith.

In verses 1-3 of chapter 3, the apostle Paul expresses his great concern for the faith of the new believers in Thessalonica because of their suffering. Paul reminds them that believers in Jesus are “destined” for such suffering.

Community is worth fighting for. Distance, distraction, and the enemy work overtime to keep us isolated, but Jesus calls us into face-to-face faith, resilient relationships, and shared hope. From prayer to perseverance, Kingdom Community is built when we show up, stand firm, and walk together. Discover how God uses people to strengthen faith and bring lasting joy. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Why should we study the salutations in the Apostle Paul's letters? Listen to this lesson to learn that all the words in Scripture are there to help us understand more about God. Hear two trends in history concerning God's Word that we should watch for. Learn about Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy. Find out what made the city of Thessaloniki important at that time. Be challenged to imitate the Apostle Paul and the priority in his life after his salvation.

Send a textWe trace the bold, tender path of Saint Claude de la Colombière—from Jesuit formation to Paray-le-Monial, from royal courts to prison—showing how fidelity to the Sacred Heart shapes courage and discernment. His guidance of Saint Margaret Mary and the spread of the Nine First Fridays offer a practical way to love with fire and clarity.• Jesuit formation, Eucharistic devotion, and hunger for sanctity• Spiritual director to Saint Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial• Discernment of apparitions through humility and doctrine• Mission at the court of Charles II under persecution• Imprisonment, exile, and letters on divine providence• Preaching the Sacred Heart across France• The Nine First Fridays devotion and its promises• Canonization, feast day, and relevance for todayVisit journeysoffaith.com website todaySo please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerSaint Claude de Colombiere Items at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

20 Proverbs 28-29; 2 Kings 5-9; 19 Psalms 137-141; 1 Thessalonians 3-5; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; 1 Timothy 1-3

Send a textWe trace how Cyril and Methodius turned language into a path to the altar, shaping a people through Scripture, liturgy, and courageous unity. From Thessalonica to Rome, their trials, papal vindication, and lasting legacy offer a model for mission today.• early life in Thessalonica and family faith• studies in Constantinople and intellectual formation• mission to the Khazars as preparation for greater work• call to Moravia and pastoral strategy rooted in unity• creation of the Glagolitic alphabet for Scripture and liturgy• opposition from German clergy and synodal trials• vindication in Rome under Pope Adrian II• Cyril's monastic vows and holy death in Rome• Methodius as archbishop and persevering leadership• imprisonment, political pressure, and faithful endurance• translation of the liturgy into Slavonic and its impact• legacy of Eucharistic unity across Slavic landsTake the next step today, explore our Catholic bookstore, discover compelling stories of the saints, Eucharistic miracles, Marian apparitions, and so much more, always faithful to the magisteriumVisit journeys of faith today where every resource points you toward your ultimate pilgrimage, union with GodBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemSaints Cyril and Methodius Items at Journeys of Faith ShopOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Even the most honorable church leaders will have their motives questioned by some congregants. How does Paul handle this very circumstance in Thessalonica?  - Thank you for joining us. Please submit any questions or requests to: Pastor Matt's email: mgrimm@cstoneepc.com Thadd's email: thadd@truth316.com Planted intro/outro: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

20 Proverbs 26-27; 1 Kings 22; 2 Kings 1-4; 19 Psalms 131-136; 50 Philippians 4; 51 Colossians 1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1-2

Send a textWe trace the real Saint Valentine: priest, healer, and martyr who defended Christian marriage against imperial bans and turned February 14 into a witness of agape love. From secret weddings to a prison miracle, we call listeners to live covenant over sentiment and holiness over hype.• origins in Rome's persecutions and catacomb ministry• clandestine marriages as sacrament not civil contract• arrest, imprisonment, and fearless witness to Christ• miracle of the jailer's daughter and the first note• theological meaning of martyrdom and covenant love• liturgical memory in the Roman Martyrology• patronage for lovers, engaged couples, widowed, and lonely• transformation from Lupercalia to Christian feast• symbols and iconography that catechize through art• practical calls to live Eucharistic devotion and family holinessTake action and deepen your walk with God. Live Eucharistic devotion. Equip your spiritual arsenal, browse our unrivaled Catholic store, connect and evangelize, join virtual pilgrimages. Support the mission. Visit journeysoffaith.com website today.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith Free App link. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journeys-of-faith/id6757635073 Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! Buy Me a cup of Coffee...

Send a textWe trace Saint Scholastica's bond with Saint Benedict and the night her bold prayer called down a storm, revealing why persistent intercession still moves hearts and history. Along the way we share Benedictine roots, practical ways to pray unceasingly, and an invitation to trust Providence in every season.• twin bond and early Benedictine roots• annual meetings near Monte Cassino• the miraculous storm and its meaning• perseverance in intercessory prayer• trusting Providence through life's storms• practical steps for unceasing prayer• Scholastica as patroness of students and seekers• our mission and resources for deeper devotionVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemSo please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleEnjoy exclusive savings, up to 50% discounts, free shipping on all $18 plus orders, a rewards program, and bulk novena options for prayer warriorsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith Free App link. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journeys-of-faith/id6757635073 Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! Buy Me a cup of Coffee...

Series: Starting StrongWeek: 4Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17; Ephesians 1:15, 2:8, 3:12, 4:5, 4:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:8Preacher: Brian Lowe

Pastor Lance's message through 1 Thessalonians focuses on the characteristics of the church- faith, love, and hope. He shares on divine election in salvation, emphasizing God's choice rooted in love. He covers the early church's growth, challenges, and the importance of community. He explains how believers experience growth through suffering and joy, showcasing a faith that transforms lives and culture.

What is the theme of Paul's letter to the Thessalonians? Listen to this message to get a quick overview of the book in preparation for a verse-by-verse study. See that Paul expresses his thanks to God for these believers and encourages them to always be thankful for what God has done for them. See how he emphasizes love for others and explains that knowing about the coming Rapture is a comfort to others when believers they know die. Be challenged to walk by means of the Holy Spirit and grow to spiritual maturity.

Send us a textWe trace Saint Josephine Bakhita's journey from slavery to sanctity and draw a clear map for modern “cyber apostles” who want to witness with courage online. Eucharistic devotion, Marian trust, forgiveness, and practical mission steps shape a path of hope.• Bakhita's early suffering and providence• Baptism and the Eucharist as true freedom• Forgiveness as a radical form of witness• Canossian service and daily holiness• Patroness of refugees and the homeless in spirit• Marian trust as shield and staff• Cyber apostleship and digital mission strategy• Mercy online to break hostility cycles• Urgent mission with one heart and one visionJoin us and dive deeper with exclusive saint stories, Eucharistic teachings, and Marian devotionsAccess powerful media produced by Bob and Penny Lord and their EWTN legacyIgnite your faith with resources, books, rosaries, sacramentals, pilgrimage guidesVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemJoin the movement, become a cyber apostle todaySaint Josephine Bakhita Media CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith Free App link. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journeys-of-faith/id6757635073 Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! Buy Me a cup of Coffee...

Today’s Bible Verse: “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.” — 1 Thessalonians 1:4 1 Thessalonians 1:4 speaks straight to the heart with a reminder we often forget: we are loved and chosen by God. Paul writes with confidence about believers who may have felt ordinary or overlooked, yet heaven saw them as deeply treasured. Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel