Video and audio sermons, and sermon series guides, for the series ‘A Journey Through 1 Thessalonians’, from Trinity Methodist Church, Linden
Lectionary Sundays for Ordinary Time, 22 October to 19 November 2023 - A Journey Through 1 Thessalonians
Thessalonica was the capital city of the Roman province of Macedonia. Paul established a church there after he left Philippi. Soon, however, there was opposition from Jews who were jealous of Paul’s success in preaching the Christian message among the non-Jews who had become interested in Judaism. Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica and go on to Berea. Later on, after he reached Corinth, Paul received a personal report from his companion and fellow-worker Timothy about the situation in the church at Thessalonica.
Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians was then written to encourage and reassure the Christians there. He gives thanks for the news about their faith and love; he reminds them of the kind of life he had lived while he was with them, and then answers questions that had arisen in the church about the return of Christ: could a believer who died before Christ’s return still share in the eternal life that his return will bring? And when will Christ come again? Paul takes this occasion to tell them to go on working quietly while waiting in hope for Christ’s return.
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Sunday 22 October 2023 - Joy and Gratitude for the Gospel
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Preacher: Revd Londeka Mabaso
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Preacher: Revd Londeka Mabaso
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Preacher: Revd John Wessels
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Sunday 29 October - Without flattery or trickery
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Preacher: Revd Londeka Mabaso
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Preacher: Pastor Brett Mordaunt
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Preacher: Pastor Brett Mordaunt
Listen to the Home Confirmation Service audio scripture reading and sermon only
Sunday 5 November - A blessing, not a burden
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Preacher: Revd Londeka Mabaso
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Preacher: Revd Londeka Mabaso
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Preacher: Pastor Brett Mordaunt
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Sunday 12 November - Death no longer has the final word
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Preacher: Revd John Wessels
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Preacher: Pastor Brett Mordaunt
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Sunday 19 November - We are not called to be perfect, but to be present
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Preacher: Revd John Wessels
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Preacher: Siphokazi Captein
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Preacher: Revd Londeka Mabaso
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Sunday 26 November - Reign of Christ Sunday
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Preacher: Revd John Wessels
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Preacher: Pastor Brett Mordaunt
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