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Speaker: Austin Chapman As believers in Jesus we are not promised a perfect life. We are not guaranteed to have everything we've ever wanted in this physical world. Instead, we are promised something even better -- the perfect love of God. The love of God surpasses any earthly possession, and it cannot be destroyed or taken away. Let us live in God's love this week. “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman Join us this Sunday as we look at another misunderstood passage. There are few verses in the Bible more misunderstood than the one we will be looking at this week. You may not know the exact text, but you have more than likely heard it expressed.

Speaker: Austin Chapman This week we will be doing something a little different. We are going to be taking a look at some common schools of thought within our faith and how an improper reading of Scripture can influence them. "At that time Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, 'Sun, stand still at Gibeon, and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, until the nation took vengeance on their enemies'.” - Joshua 10:12-13a

Speaker: Austin Chapman As a church community there is a tension that we must balance. We are called to love and to reach out to those outside; to be a place that is welcoming and inviting. But at the same time, it is important to protect our church family. We should be eager to welcome those into our community, while simultaneously being aware of what may be causing harm. It can be tricky, but if we approach each situation together as a church, and in prayer with Jesus, surely we can balance this tension well.  " For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”- Matthew 18:20

Speaker: Austin Chapman There is nothing more important than love. In 1 Corinthians 13 Paul is going to encourage us to never forget about it. What’s the point of having incredible spiritual gifts, if we don’t have love?

Speaker: Austin Chapman Join us as we begin our new series, "Location, Location, Location". The hope of this series is that we will take the extra time to understand the surrounding circumstances of any given text. We will look at various popular passages and unpack them for the best possible understanding for each. Maybe we haven't been using some verses as well as we could.

Speaker: Austin Chapman Join us this Sunday as we finish our series in 1 Thessalonians. Paul has spent 5 chapters encouraging his church to love one another, be a community that promotes God's glory, and prepares each other for Christ's return. How can we continue to live out the message of 1 Thessalonians here at Glendale Church? " So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us." - 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman Today we finish the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is going to give us his final thoughts to encourage the church to keep pursuing their faith as we patiently wait for the Lord. His desire is for our faith and our community to be robust and wholistic. " Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman Join us as we continue with chapter 5 of 1 Thessalonians. Peter will begin finishing the letter with his final thoughts to the church. In the midst of expectation for Jesus' return, we cannot forget about the core values of our faith: Love another another, seek peace, and rejoice always. "And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all." - 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman This week Paul will be continuing to talk about the "Parousia", the 2nd coming of Christ. He will be encouraging us as believers to stay alert, and be ready for, for He may arrive at any time. " For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness." - 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (ESV

Speaker: Austin Chapman This week we will be finishing up chapter 4. Paul is going to give us some very important information as it relates to Jesus' 2nd coming. You won't want to miss it! " For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first." - 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman This week Paul is going to encourage us that part of holy and honorable living as a believer is to be a contributing member of society that doesn't cause trouble for those around them. To be a benefit to those around you, not a hindrance. " Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another," - 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman Up until this point Paul has been building his case about the love he has for everyone in the church of Thessalonica. That he wants them to flourish in the gospel and in their community. Paul is going to shift this week to encourage his readers to continue living a life that is holy and honorable towards God.   " For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. " - 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman Paul is going to be finishing his discourse on how much he loves and adores the Thessalonians. There is nothing that he wouldn't do for them and he truly has their best in mind. May we strive to encourage one another in the same way.  "For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God" - 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 (ESV)

Speaker: Austin Chapman This week Paul is going to continue to explain that the message he preaches is entirely from God. He has no desire to please man, but to please God. And one of his motivations is that he loves them deeply and he wants the best for them. " For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 (ESV)