Tag: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27A)
Readings: Amos 5:18-24 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Matthew 25:1-13 Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Christians in Thessalonica were troubled. Some of their brothers and sisters had died. They were grieving. On top of that, they were also worried that their dearly departed would not see or fully enjoy the return of Jesus. So, St.…
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Clarifying the Last Day (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR 2nd to Last Sunday of the Church Year + November 19, 2017 Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Alexander Lange 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you…