Checkup On a Church Under Fire (Part One): 1 Thessalonians 3 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• 1 Thessalonians 3

About this sermon

Have you ever checked up on something or someone that you cared about very much? Most of us would answer “Yes.” We check up on friends, especially if we have not seen or heard from them for a while, or if they are ill. We check up on our kids, especially when the house is suddenly quiet. What are they up to? Many parents check up on them to see if they are asleep after they have been tucked in bed. We also check up on our health by going to a doctor to make sure all is okay or to investigate a problem we are having. We are concerned. This is what we find in this third chapter of Thessalonians. Paul was extremely concerned about the Thessalonian Christians. He loved these people very much so he decided to do a checkup on this church that was under fire. At great sacrifice, Paul sent Timothy to Thessalonica to be a blessing to these believers and to check up on this church that was under fire. He was concerned about them because he loved and cared about them. Timothy was a man on a mission. His purpose was important, imperative, impressive, and immense in responsibility. Lord willing, improvements would be made in their spiritual growth. That was the goal. Timothy was sent to accomplish several matters in the church. We will look at the encouragement that he gave to them and the sources of comfort that the Christian enjoys. This message was preached on Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Church & Fellowship
• The Church