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Thessalonians

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermons.

Thessalonians: Hope That Endures
What does it look like to follow Jesus when life feels uncertain, and faith gets tested?
In Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians, we see a young church learning how to stand firm in the middle of challenges – anchoring onto a hope that doesn’t fade, and leaning into a faith that continues to grow. Their lives became a reflection of Jesus, marked by love, endurance, and a steady trust in God.
In this series, we’ll explore what it means for us to live the same way today, loving others well, and connecting to God’s greater story.
Whether you’re walking through a difficult season or simply wanting to deepen your faith, this is an invitation to discover a hope that endures, and to live a life that reflects it.

Thessalonians: Hope That Endures 1

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

What does it look like to follow Jesus when life feels uncertain, and faith gets tested?
In Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians, we see a young church learning how to stand firm in the middle of challenges – anchoring onto a hope that doesn’t fade, and leaning into a faith that continues to grow. Their lives became a reflection of Jesus, marked by love, endurance, and a steady trust in God.
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In this series, we’ll explore what it means for us to live the same way today, loving others well, and connecting to God’s greater story.
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Whether you’re walking through a difficult season or simply wanting to deepen your faith, this is an invitation to discover a hope that endures, and to live a life that reflects it.

Encountering Jesus 6

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

Encountering Jesus
We often assume we know where to find God — in the expected places, the familiar, and the comfortable rhythms. But throughout the Gospels, Jesus continually meets people in ways they never saw coming. In sometimes ordinary settings, unexpected conversations, and moments of doubt and grief… He shows up.
And He still does that today.
Encountering Jesus is a journey through real moments where people came face-to-face with Christ — not after they had everything figured out, but right where they were. Broken, searching, skeptical, hopeful. Each encounter reveals a Savior who does what only He can do: restore, call, heal, forgive, and transform.
If we stay open… if we keep seeking… we may discover that an encounter with Jesus isn’t just informative — it’s the beginning of the transformation we’ve been longing for.
Come and see. Jesus meets you right where you are.

Encountering Jesus 5

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

We often assume we know where to find God — in the expected places, the familiar, and the comfortable rhythms. But throughout the Gospels, Jesus continually meets people in ways they never saw coming. In sometimes ordinary settings, unexpected conversations, and moments of doubt and grief… He shows up.
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And He still does that today.
<br>
Encountering Jesus is a journey through real moments where people came face-to-face with Christ — not after they had everything figured out, but right where they were. Broken, searching, skeptical, hopeful. Each encounter reveals a Savior who does what only He can do: restore, call, heal, forgive, and transform.
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If we stay open… if we keep seeking… we may discover that an encounter with Jesus isn’t just informative — it’s the beginning of the transformation we’ve been longing for.
<br>
Come and see. Jesus meets you right where you are.

Encountering Jesus 4

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

We often assume we know where to find God — in the expected places, the familiar, and the comfortable rhythms. But throughout the Gospels, Jesus continually meets people in ways they never saw coming. In sometimes ordinary settings, unexpected conversations, and moments of doubt and grief… He shows up.
And He still does that today.
Encountering Jesus is a journey through real moments where people came face-to-face with Christ — not after they had everything figured out, but right where they were. Broken, searching, skeptical, hopeful. Each encounter reveals a Savior who does what only He can do: restore, call, heal, forgive, and transform.
If we stay open… if we keep seeking… we may discover that an encounter with Jesus isn’t just informative — it’s the beginning of the transformation we’ve been longing for.
Come and see. Jesus meets you right where you are.

Encountering Jesus 3

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

We often assume we know where to find God — in the expected places, the familiar, and the comfortable rhythms. But throughout the Gospels, Jesus continually meets people in ways they never saw coming. In sometimes ordinary settings, unexpected conversations, and moments of doubt and grief… He shows up.
<br>
And He still does that today.
<br>
Encountering Jesus is a journey through real moments where people came face-to-face with Christ — not after they had everything figured out, but right where they were. Broken, searching, skeptical, hopeful. Each encounter reveals a Savior who does what only He can do: restore, call, heal, forgive, and transform.
If we stay open… if we keep seeking… we may discover that an encounter with Jesus isn’t just informative — it’s the beginning of the transformation we’ve been longing for.
<br>
Come and see. Jesus meets you right where you are.

Encountering Jesus 2

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

We often assume we know where to find God — in the expected places, the familiar, and the comfortable rhythms. But throughout the Gospels, Jesus continually meets people in ways they never saw coming. In sometimes ordinary settings, unexpected conversations, and moments of doubt and grief… He shows up.
And He still does that today.
Encountering Jesus is a journey through real moments where people came face-to-face with Christ — not after they had everything figured out, but right where they were. Broken, searching, skeptical, hopeful. Each encounter reveals a Savior who does what only He can do: restore, call, heal, forgive, and transform.
If we stay open… if we keep seeking… we may discover that an encounter with Jesus isn’t just informative — it’s the beginning of the transformation we’ve been longing for.
Come and see. Jesus meets you right where you are.