Stuart helps set the context for the start of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonian church and teaches on the subject of suffering in the life of the believer looking at 4 key aspects: Praise for the suffering Christian, Purpose of the suffering Christian, Punishment for those who cause the suffering, Prayer for a suffering Christian.
Johan closes the series on 1 Thes in this, his final message with us here at ECF. Johan looks at how we can have absolute security and peace in the love of God based on the faithful work of our Lord Jesus Christ. He looks at how this impacts us both daily, in the here and now and in the future, for eternity.
Michael shares what it means to live life in the church family and explores the key attributes of living peaceably and joyfully and being careful not to dismiss prophesies found in Scripture. He starts by reminding us again of our position in Christ and the process of sanctification in our lives, being built on a foundation of love.
Paul continues the series on Living in the Light of the end Times, considering the Day of the Lord and what it isn’t. Paul encourages us in our walk of faith, hope and love in light of the wrath that is to come for those who have not accepted Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Dave continues the series on Living in the Light of the End Times, looking at an encouragement from Paul’s explanation of what will happen to those who have died as followers of Jesus Christ when he returns.
Johan continues the series in considering Living in Light of the End time with a call to live a sanctified life given our future with the Lord.
In his message, Johan calls on us to look to fellow believers for our comfort and hope, rather than to those who do not share our faith in Christ and our hope in his return.
Hans gives us a special Fathers day message with a challenge from the parable of the prodigal son and the steps to repentance and renewal.
Johan continues the series, :living in the light of the end times”, considering the importance of fellowship in the church.
Bruce helps us understand how to suffer for Christ is something that is happening all over the world and we need to be praying for and supporting the suffering church, both those in our own community and those in other places.