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×Sermon Direct Link 2/23/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in God’s Timing (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) Disciples of Christ have been curious about when He will return for His Church even before the birth of the Church at Pentecost (Acts 1:6-7). However, Jesus emphasized that His disciples should not focus on the when, but on the what concerning the Kingdom. The what involves a command to share the Gospel with the nations. While we carry out our mission, we are comforted knowing that Jesus, our Wonderful Savior, is coming back for His Church. The Apostle Paul encouraged the Church in Thessalonica with the assurance that at the sound of the trumpet of God, the dead in Christ will rise first and receive their new heavenly bodies and then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds for our eternal meeting with the Lord in the air. Paul transitioned the Church’s thoughts from the Rapture to the Day of the Lord, highlighting the distinctions with his use of pronouns. He shifts from “I,” “you,” “your,” “yourselves,” “we,” and “us”—terms that describe the believers— to “they,” “them,”—referring to unbelievers. Only believers who have died in Christ and those living at His return will positively experience the Rapture. The Church does not know the when, but we can know the times [Kairos (KIGH-RUSS) – the Greek word for seasons or the right or critical moment]. The Church of Thessalonica accurately knew that the day of the Lord is coming upon the unbeliever just as a thief comes unexpectedly and suddenly in the night. There is absolutely no way for the unbeliever to escape the certain judgment of the Lord. Rest assured; God has sharp words for unbelievers. (Isaiah 2:12; 13:6,9; Ezekiel 13:5; 30:3; Joel 1:15; 2:1,11, 31; 3:14; Amos 5:18, 20; Obadiah 1:15; Zephaniah 1:7, 14; Zechariah 14:1; Malachi 4:5). All who believe in Christ as Savior and acknowledge Him as God’s Son are not in spiritual darkness nor subject to its power. We are people of light and people of day. God’s truth about His coming is intended to cause believers to be alert and watchful, always sharing the faith, hope, and love of our Savior. A Christians hope and destiny is critically different than that of an unbeliever. The post Hope in God’s Timing (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 2/16/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) We are thankful to God that He used cultural pressures to prompt the Apostle Paul to leave Thessalonica. Likewise, we are grateful that Paul continued to love the Thessalonian Church and completed his first instructional discipleship in written guidance. Today, we have the benefit of these instructions. Paul did not want the Thessalonians to remain “uninformed” about believers who had died. Their lack of clarity mixed with grief led them to doubt. Paul made a clear distinction between those who had died without hope and those who died with the blessed hope in Jesus Christ. A foundational belief for every Christian is the truth that Jesus died and bodily rose again from the grave. In the same way, by raising Jesus from the dead, God will bring with Him those believers who have fallen asleep in Jesus. In this resurrection, those who have died in Christ will have their redeemed souls and spirits united with a body similar to Christ’s glorified body. Paul issued the Lord’s guarantee in writing: “We Christians, who are still alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, (the Rapture), will in no way precede those believers who have fallen asleep in death into His presence. Christians living at the time of the rapture will not die but will be changed to be like Christ. 1 John 3:1-3 Paul promised that the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the blast of the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. This is the Churches summons – come up and appear! Christians who are alive and remain on the Earth will simultaneously be raptured together with the resurrected ones in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Gloriously, we will be with the Lord forever! 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 The Holy Spirit generates hope in our hearts while we wait for our turn in death or the rapture of the Church. We are to comfort one another we have in the future return of Christ Jesus. Wonderful days are ahead for Christ-followers. How about you, are you rapture ready? The post Hope in Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 2/9/25 Rev. Mike Shaffer Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 4) <span style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> The post Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 2/2/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in Fellowship with God and the Church (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13) God has a people! His people come from every nation, tribe, people, and language. The love of God flows in and through His people, who make up the Church. The Apostle Paul deeply loved the Church at Thessalonica, and they, in turn, loved him. As God leads His Church, compassion supernaturally overflows. Revelation 7:9,10; 1 Corinthians 12:13-27 Pastor Timothy reported to Paul that, although the Church in Thessalonica was still immature, it was increasingly demonstrating oneness, unity, and love. Christian unity comes with Christian maturity. John 17:13-21 Paul rejoiced that the Christians in Thessalonica were boldly owning and exercising their faith in front of their pagan culture. 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Paul asked a rhetorical question, “For what adequate thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?” He emphasized the worship of one God, our God. Paul prayed fervently for the Church, openly expressing his deep desire to fellowship with his brothers and sisters in the faith and to guide them deeper in the doctrines of God. Paul appealed to God to divinely remove any obstacles which might hinder his return to Thessalonica. Paul asked Omnipotent God to cause the love in the Church to abound for each other as they suffered through persecution. He also asked that they continue to love those not yet in their fellowship who were persecuting them. Matthew 7:12 (Golden Rule) Paul prayed that the Saints of God would take every opportunity to fully surrender to Him, allowing Him to establish their hearts in holiness. 1 Peter 1:15-17 Is the Church today loving God, loving others as we love ourselves? What priorities must you change to put God first? Will you be a man or woman of hope that is real? The post Hope in Fellowship with God and the Church (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 1/26/25 Rev. Mike Shaffer Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 3) The post Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 3) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .
Sermon Direct Link 1/19/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) The Apostle Paul was bold in his gospel witness when addressing the Thessalonians. He thanked God that the message he preached was received not as the word of men but welcomed as the divine word of God. Paul preached the supernatural truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Led by the Holy Spirit, he preached the Word with great expectation. Isaiah 55:8-11; Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16,17 The Thessalonians provided evidence that the Word of God transformed their lives, empowered by the Holy Spirit, they received and believed Paul’s witness. God’s Word is powerful and life-changing! Romans 12:1,2; Hebrews 4:12,13 The Word of God transformed the Thessalonians and renewed their minds, enabling them to reject their idolatrous culture and worship the One True God. After their salvation, the Thessalonians became imitators of their spiritual brothers and sisters in other churches. They willingly endured sufferings for Christ from their non-believing fellow citizens. 1 John 5:1-5; 1 Peter 4:1-19 Haters of God reject the truth of the Word. They killed the Lord Jesus and their own prophets. Even today, these haters continue to persecute and wound His faithful followers, the Church. 2 Timothy 3:12-13 God is divinely displeased with those who oppose His truth. Paul’s adversaries made every effort to hinder the work he and his team were doing for the Lord. Paul emphasized that God has a divinely appointed limit to the sin He will tolerate from unbelievers. Once that limit is reached, the full and eternal wrath of God comes upon them. John 3:35,36 How about us today, do we genuinely have hope in the Word of God? Like the early Church, do you have the holy boldness to live out the Word of God? Would you rather follow God’s path or suffer God’s wrath? The post Hope in the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 1/12/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in God our Witness (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12) “Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, so help you God?” This question and the accompanying oath or affirmation are commonly heard in courtrooms, where eyewitness testimony adds credibility to a case. Paul addressed his Christian brothers and sisters in Thessalonica, appealing to their recognition of the effective and fruitful work God had accomplished in their lives through his labor, despite the persecution he and his team faced in Philippi. He credited the strength of God for their ability to boldly proclaim the good news of salvation while facing such great opposition. Paul’s gospel doctrine did not arise from error, deception, or impure motives. His message came from God, and it was complete, accurate, and grounded in God’s everlasting, unchanging truth. (John 3:16; Romans 3:23; 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Hebrews 10:1-39) God approved Paul and his team as His Gospel stewards. Since God entrusted Paul and his team with this message, they proclaimed the truth without seeking popularity or fearing man. Their aim was to please God, the ultimate Judge of the heart’s motives. (Proverbs 3:5-6; Galatians 1:9-17; Romans 8:1-17) The Apostle Paul appealed directly to God as his silent witness while encouraging the Thessalonians to be physical witnesses. He urged the people to testify to the faithfulness of him and his team to God, as well as their tenderness toward the Church. Paul first compared their work with the Church at Thessalonica to that of a devoted mother tenderly caring for her own children, and second, to that of a very sincere and determined father who exhorted, comforted, and encouraged the Church. The challenge for the Thessalonian believers—and for Christians today—is to live lives of honor, moral courage, and personal integrity, worthy of the God who saved you and called you into His everlasting kingdom and glory. (Galatians 2:20) Do you understand God’s clear Gospel message of salvation? Have you responded to God and said yes to His invitation? Have you received the Believer’s Walk challenge? The post Hope in God our Witness (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 1/5/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Power of God (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) Scholars estimate that Paul traveled around 10,000 miles during his missionary journeys—roughly the equivalent of walking coast to coast across the United States three and a half times. What motivated him? His mission was clear: to bring people to salvation through the preaching of the gospel, followed by baptizing them and teaching them the doctrines of Christ. (2 Timothy 4:1-22) Paul used the power of prayer to instill hope in the young believers at Thessalonica and continually asked God to strengthen their spiritual growth. Paul applauded their powerful work, energized by faith, and their service motivated by love and their unwavering hope in the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-10) Paul first preached the hope of the gospel with power and with the unction of the Holy Spirit to those living in Thessalonica. He set a Christian witness before them, and they became imitators of Paul and the team the Lord had assembled with him. “There was no difference between the Christ whom Paul preached and the Christianity that he practiced.”(John Phillips). The Holy Spirit filled the Thessalonians with great spiritual joy as they received the gospel message, even amid suffering and cultural afflictions. What they experienced through their love relationship with Jesus Christ was too good to keep to themselves. With limited knowledge and the Holy Spirit’s empowering, they faithfully fulfilled the Master’s commands. (Matthew 28:18-20) Despite their challenges, the Thessalonian church’s Christian witness spread, being heard of, and modeled by communities as far as 300 miles away in Macedonia and Achaia. (Galatians 5:22,23) The young church inspired their surrounding neighbors with their God story of turning from idol worship to worshiping and serving the living and true God. Paul acknowledged their hopeful expectation that Jesus would soon return from Heaven. They truly believed that God had raised Jesus from the dead, and that He was coming back to deliver them—and all believers—from the coming wrath of God. (Acts 1:8-11) The post Hope in the Power of God (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 12/29/24 Rev. Clint Smith Every Spiritual Blessing (Ephesians 1:1-23) As we close out the year, we hear the Apostle Paul encouraging the Church with God’s divine plan of salvation. We praise God for revealing the divine mystery of His will. Paul addresses the saints (God’s people) who are in Christ. A key spiritual blessing is the calling to love God, along with the evidence of this calling seen in those who are set apart to be holy and faithful before Him (Galatians 5:22-23). Paul rightly blessed God the Father first for every spiritual blessing given only to the saints, through the power of the finished work of Jesus Christ. God foresaw the adoption of all the saints for Himself, according to His good pleasure. All saints in Jesus are saved by God’s grace. (Ephesians 2:8-10) Redemption means to “buy out.” In Christ, saints have redemption—deliverance and salvation through His blood, which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in the forgiveness and complete pardon of our transgressions, in accordance with the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. (Romans 3:21-26) In all wisdom and understanding, God made known to the saints the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ—regarding the fulfillment of history, when all is completed: to bring all things together in Christ, both things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him, saints have received God’s blessed spiritual inheritance through His sovereignty. We have been chosen according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the counsel and design of His will, so that we, who first placed our hope in Him as our Lord and Savior, may live to glorify God. Paul preached to the saints: “In Him, you also, when you heard the gospel truth—the source of your salvation—and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, the One promised by Christ, marking you as belonging to and being protected by God.” (Romans 10:9-17) The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of the saints’ spiritual inheritance, serving as a pledge until the redemption of God’s own purchased possession—His saints—unto the praise of His glory. (2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5; Ephesians 4:30) The post Every Spiritual Blessing (Ephesians 1:1-23) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 12/22/24 Rev. Clint Smith The Savior, Christ the Lord (Hebrews 6:13-20) When studying the Word of God, one of the most trustworthy phrases in all of Scripture is, “And it came to pass…” God has always faithfully been in the business of communicating His love to all generations. For those who have received His truth by faith, the birth of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, stands as His ultimate expression of love toward us. Psalm 119:89,90 By faith, we have great confidence that God, who is deeply concerned about us, causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose and plan. God used the government to begin the journey of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Bethlehem. Romans 8:28 Joseph and Mary’s faith was tested in multiple ways as they traveled approximately 90 miles, a journey that would have taken at least four days. Scholars believe there could have been as many as three thousand people who may have flooded the small town of Bethlehem to register for the government census. Joseph and Mary blessed God through it all. Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:46-55; 2:19 While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to give birth, and she gave birth to her firstborn Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room available for them. God’s great plan of revealing Jesus Christ involved local government, Joseph, Mary, shepherds, heavenly angels, the ordinary residents of Bethlehem, the visitors who had come for the government census, prophets, and wisemen. Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-15 The heavenly angels heralded the good news of great joy to the shepherds. This message about Jesus, brought hope, promise, and a future of faith to them. The shepherds ran to find the Babe—and they did, just as the angels had promised. The shepherds became evangelists, spreading the good news of great joy. They glorified and praised God for all that they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them by the heavenly angels. This Christmas, what will you do with the message of the Savior, Christ the Lord? Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 The post The Savior, Christ the Lord (Luke 2:1-20) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 12/15/24 Rev. Clint Smith Oath of Hope (Hebrews 6:13-20) According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary [an oath is a solemn attestation of the truth of one’s words or the sincerity of one’s intentions; specially one accompanied by calling upon a deity as a witness]. In Genesis 22:1-17, the LORD made a binding oath with Abraham. Because of Abraham’s obedience, God committed blessings on him, his descendants, and all nations of the earth. God awarded and still awards faithfulness. God swore His oath with Abraham by His Holy name because there was no greater name than His. The LORD is great. God not only committed blessings in His oath, but He also committed multiplication of Abraham’s offspring. Have you ever sung “Father Abraham?” Abraham obtained the promise of God. He patiently waited for what seemed like God’s delayed blessings. God had previously made a covenant with Abraham, promising blessings and even changing his name from Abram to Abraham. Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. (Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15; Genesis 17:9-14; Romans 4:1-3; Galatians 3:6-14) Throughout the ages, people have understood that an oath is only as reliable as the one making it, often appealing to a higher authority when taking such oaths. God is a Promise Keeper. He has chosen to anchor the souls of all spiritual heirs of Abraham in His promises. This anchor for every believer today is the hope found in God’s unchanging and unwavering faithfulness. Only God is forever faithful, and He cannot lie. We have sure and steadfast hope today because Jesus has entered that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells. Jesus has entered in advance as a forerunner for us, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. (Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 7) Jesus is both High Priest and King—eternal Mediator between God and humanity, and the Ultimate Authority as reigning King. He will soon return to establish His physical kingdom in Jerusalem. Like Abraham we must trust and obey Him. The post Oath of Hope (Hebrews 6:13-20) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
Sermon Direct Link 12/8/24 Rev. Clint Smith Who Is He? (Isaiah 9:6-7) Isaiah’s name means “the salvation of Jehovah.” He was the Prophet who received and prophesied the visions God gave him concerning the coming Messiah. The days in which he lived were dark, and the Nation of Israel was in sinful rebellion of God. Yet, the Prophet spoke of a future day of hope and deliverance from God. He declared the magnificent titles of our coming King: “He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Today, we celebrate and know Him as King Jesus. Isaiah prophesied that the Mighty God would be born as a special Child, conceived by a virgin. God became Man – (Immanuel), He was and will always be fully God yet fully Man! (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23) King Jesus is the Messiah that Isaiah prophesied about. This Immanuel possesses dominion, power, and sovereignty, with royal authority that lasts for all eternity. (Matthew 28:18) As Wonderful Counselor, King Jesus is portrayed as the Great One who shares a deep, loving relationship with His people. He is always available, offering perfect wisdom 24/7. He provides flawless counsel and ensures complete confidentiality in every session. For His faithful followers, He is our Wonderful Counselor. (1 John 3:1-3). King Jesus is Mighty God, revealed throughout Scripture exercising His divine power, wisdom, and omnipresence. (Genesis 1:1; Job 38; 39; 40; John 1:1-5; 1 Timothy 1:17; Revelation 1:11-18) Jesus, as Everlasting Father, is the eternal Protector and Provider of His people Israel and all who are grafted in. (Psalms 121; Romans 11:11-36) Jesus is the Prince of Peace. While this passage speaks of a future peace for Israel, believers today understand that Jesus doesn’t just give us peace; He gives us Himself. Through faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, believers have peace with God. Jesus offers peace – a peace that surpasses all understanding. (Isaiah 26:3-4; John 14:23-27; Romans 5:1-11). He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The post Who Is He? (Isaiah 9:6-7) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .…
12/1/24 Rev. Mike Shaffer Sermon Direct Link Prepared on Purpose (Titus 3:1-15) The post Prepared on Purpose (Titus 3:1-15) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .
11/24/24 Rev. Eddie Ildefonso Sermon Direct Link The Terms of Discipleship (Luke 9:23-27) The post The Terms of Discipleship (Luke 9:23-27) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .
Sermon Direct Link 11/17/24 Rev. Danny Hedgepath Confidence in Who Jesus Is (Hebrews 12:1-2) The post Confidence in Who Jesus Is (Hebrews 12:1-2) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church .
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