March 2 “The Meantime: Healthy Community”

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

With these closing words, Paul instructs us on how to live together until Jesus returns. He calls us to live together well in healthy community.

Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Feb. 23 “The Moment: Hope in this Life”

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Throughout the difficulties and challenges of this life, by faith, we live with hope, knowing that one day Jesus will return to set the world right and bring us into eternity, that he died so that we can live.

Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Feb. 16 “The Miracle: Hope in Death”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

As people of faith, we have hope in death because of the amazing miracle of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

“The Method: Sanctification”

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

The method God uses to bring about our spiritual transformation is called sanctification. In the process of our sanctification, we are to seek to work with God in the work He is seeking to do in us.

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Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Our Hero of the Day: Aristarchus

Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:23-24; 1 Corinthians 4:2

A little-known character like Aristarchus can sometimes teach us very big lessons, especially if we look closely.

Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

“The Mission: Transformation”

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13

The mission of our faith is spiritual transformation. What God desires for us is that we grow and change and become more and more like Jesus.

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Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Manner: Life and Ministry

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

In this passage, Paul advises us on how to go about life and ministry to others, seek to please God alone, encourage others in faith, and rely on God’s word.
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Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Model: Imitating Jesus

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Jesus is the model for our life and faith; we are to imitate him and other models of mature believers as they follow Him. In time, we should desire to become models for others.

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Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times. Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul writes to a church that was also dealing with uncertain times. The Thessalonians lived in a world that was hostile to their faith, enduring persecution and even violence at times. As new believers, they also grappled with confusion about their doctrines and faced the divisive influence of individuals sowing discord among them. Yet, unlike most churches Paul wrote to, he offered the Thessalonians no correction, only encouragement and praise. The Thessalonians provide a great model to learn from as we seek to live our faith in these uncertain times.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190