Messages and Notes

Sermon Notes: Living in God’s Will: Joy, Prayer, and Gratitude in Every Season

Background of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1 Thessalonians is one of the Apostle Paul’s earliest letters, written around 50-51 AD during his second missionary journey. It was addressed to the church in Thessalonica, a young congregation he had founded. This church faced persecution and challenges, as Thessalonica was a prominent city in Macedonia with a mix …

Sermon Notes: 32 Years of Hope – Anchored in God’s Faithfulness

1 Thessalonians 5:24 (“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”) comes at the conclusion of Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica. This verse is part of a series of final exhortations and blessings, emphasizing God’s faithfulness in sanctifying and preserving His people. Context: 1 Thessalonians is a letter …

Sermon Notes: The One Thing That Matters

Background of the Occasion in Luke 10:38–42 This passage occurs within the broader context of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, where He is teaching His disciples and interacting with various people along the way. The setting is a private home in a village, later identified as Bethany (John 11:1). This is the home of two sisters, …