Expository Scriptures

Jesus is Coming – Part 7

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Scripture Reference Primary Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Key verses quoted and explained in this sermon are taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (KJV). Introduction This message is the seventh in our series “Jesus is Coming” and draws from 1 Thessalonians chapter five. The focus tonight is not simply on the doctrine of Christ’s imminent return—though that truth remains central—but on how that certainty should shape our day-to-day relationships in the local church. Paul transitions from teaching about the…

Jesus is Coming – Part 6

First Thessalonians, chapter number four. Look at verse number thirteen, if you would notice, there is a hard shift that takes place. Verse twelve, he said to walk honestly toward them that are without but. Verse thirteen, he starts off with the word but. And again, any time you see the word but in your Bible, there is a contrast that is coming. There is an opposing view that is coming from what we have been to talking about. So…

Jesus Is Coming- Part 5

First Thessalonians 4:1-12 Scripture Reference First Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction In this message from First Thessalonians chapter four, Paul continues to instruct the young church about how to live in view of Christ’s coming. The preacher emphasizes that preparing for Jesus’ return is not only about personal holiness but also about investing in one another as members of the body of Christ. The instruction covers living a godly life, maintaining purity, showing love, and committing to faithful labor. These are practical…

Jesus Is Coming- Part 4

First Thessalonians, Chapter three. Introduction Sermon Title: “Jesus Is Coming – Part 4” Preacher: Dr. Terry LeQuieu Text: First Thessalonians chapter 3 (KJV). In this message Dr. LeQuieu unfolds “our insurance of one another” — the biblical responsibilities believers carry to encourage, establish, and protect the faith of the church family while they wait for the Lord’s return. He traces three movements in the chapter: Paul’s endorsement, Timothy’s encouragement, and God’s establishment. The sermon presses us to examine how our…

Jesus Is Coming- Part 3

First Thessalonians, Chapter number two. … For ye are our glory and joy. Scripture Reference Primary Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of…

Jesus Is Coming – Part 2

First Thessalonians, Chapter two, verse number one. We’ll read a few verses here, and then we’ll get into the message. Verse one says, for yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you. That it was not in vain. But even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated. As you know, at Philippi we were bold in our God to speak unto you the Gospel of God with much contention. For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor…

Jesus Is Coming- Part 1

First Thessalonians, chapter number one. We are going to cover the first chapter tonight and we will go ahead and read all ten verses here. Scripture Reference Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our…

Christ, The Center of Christianity – Part 8

Colossians 4:2-6; 7-18 Scripture Reference Colossians 4:2-6, 7-18 Introduction We conclude our series “Christ, The Center of Christianity” by finishing Colossians chapter 4. Dr. Terry LeQuieu brings practical, pastoral instruction that shows how a Christ-centered life looks in prayer, speech, conduct toward the lost, and in the fellowship of the local church. Paul’s closing remarks in Colossians show us both what the Christian’s life should emphasize and the kinds of Christians we become by practice. We will follow Paul’s sequence:…

Christ the Center of Christianity – Part 5

This week take concrete steps to allow Christ to be central in your life. The following are practical, measurable actions to help you mortify the flesh and put on the new man. Daily Bible Intake Action: Read Colossians 3 each morning this week. Underline the “put off” and “put on” items. Goal: Know at least three items to put off and three virtues to put on by the end of the week. Confess and Remove One Stronghold Action: Identify one…

Christ is the Center of Christianity – Part 4

Colossians, chapter number three. Scripture Reference Colossians 3:1-4 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Introduction Christ is the Center of Christianity —…