August 1       Words of Encouragement                   I Thessalonians 3:6-13            
Are you good at encouraging others?   Does your life help others to get excited about Christianity?  In our sermon next week, we’ll discover what the Thessalonians did to encourage Paul and then what Paul did in return to encourage the Thessalonians.   We will have an extremely positive time.  As we explore how to give Godly words of encouragement. 

August 8              Aim Small Hit Small                   I Thessalonians 4:1-10                 
Remember how Lucy and Ricky Ricardo slept in separate beds?   That’s a far cry from the sexual morals portrayed in Desperate Housewives.  In a culture that is literally swimming in sexual images, what is a Christian to do?  Whether you are a teenager, adult single, married adult, formerly married adult or widower, we all have sexual desires.  In our study next week, we’ll see what Paul has to say on the subject in our sermon entitled, “The Sex Talk.”

August 15    How to Stay Out of Trouble              I Thessalonians 4:11-12       
Have you ever longed for the simple life?  Sitting on the porch in a rocking chair, watching the waves crash on the beach, talking to a friend.   Have you ever made living a quiet life you ambition?  You may be surprised but Paul encourages the Thessalonians to do just that (minus the waves and rocking chair).   Next week, we’ll explore an intriguing passage, I Thessalonians 4:11-12 in our sermon “How To Stay Out of Trouble.”

August 22    A Quick Look at the End of Time       I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11      
If Jesus were to come back today, would you be ready?   Would your family be ready?  Next week, we are going to take a look at what will happen when Jesus returns and what we can be doing in the mean time.   

August 29   Some Parting Shots of Encouragement   I Thessalonians 5:12-28        

Did you parents ever give you last minutes instructions when you left the house?   Wear your sweater.  Don’t forget your house key.  Be safe.  Don’t pick up hitchhikers.   When you love someone, you want them to always do the right thing.  Paul felt the same way with the Thessalonians.   Join us next week as we study I Thessalonians 5”12-28 in our sermons, “Some Parting Shots of Encouragement.”