January 26, 2020
1 Thessalonians: Jesus is the Returning King
Andrew Allison · Listen
Sermon Questions 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1. Have you ever been to a memorable funeral? What made it memorable?
2. The Thessalonians had questions about the status of their dead loved ones. What kind of questions do you have or have you heard around death and dying and life after death?
3. Why is Jesus resurrection so important for Christians?
4. Describe any peace or power you feel because of the phrase “fallen asleep in Him”.
5. If you had to explain your hope in death to a friend who doesn’t share your beliefs, what words would you use in your explanation?
Share with a friend
Recent Sermons
Luke 2:22-40 - This week we reflect on the quiet faithfulness of Joseph and Mary as they bring Jesus to the temple. In this moment of ordinary obedience, God meets them with extraordinary hope through Simeon and Anna.
Matthew 1:18-25 - God puts His people on the go. Explore God’s call to Joseph and how an ordinary life is drawn into a greater mission and purpose.
Luke 1:39-45-Unexpectedly pregnant before she was married, Mary’s life was in upheaval. God sent her to Elizabeth, who would encourage her with a blessing.
Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
