Sermons on New Testament

In Memorium

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 I could spend months looking solely at the letters to the Thessalonians!  But today, I’d like us to look towards the end of the letter.  For, as we find ourselves nearing the end of the letter, Paul turns to the biggest problem that was facing the hearts of the Christians in Thessalonica: a similar problem facing many of us…

Is Patience a Virtue?

James 5:7-11 James wrote to a diverse group.  But amongst them, there were powerful people who were taking advantage of the brethren.  As a result, he sought to help get them to understand what was coming.  And for the wealthy who were oppressing the poor of the church, it wasn’t pleasant! James is warning of a coming storm.  And his solution—his call—was…