Tag Archives: Thessalonica

October 20 – Experiencing The Joy of Work

Posted on 10/20/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 59-61 2 Thessalonians 3 “We had the right to ask you to help us, but we worked to take care of ourselves so we would be an example for you to follow. When we were with you, we gave … Continue reading →

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October 18 Persecution, Love, Grace, And Judgment

Posted on 10/18/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 53-55 2 Thessalonians 1 “So we brag about you to the other churches of God. We tell them about the way you continue to be strong and have faith even though you are being treated badly and are suffering … Continue reading →

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October 15 – Helping People Stand Strong in the Lord

Posted on 10/15/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 45-46 1 Thessalonians 3 “So, brothers and sisters, while we have much trouble and suffering, we are encouraged about you because of your faith. Our life is really full if you stand strong in the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 … Continue reading →

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July 11 – How to Become a Godly Troublemaker

Posted on 07/11/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 1-3 Acts 17:1-15 “So, many of them believed, as well as many important Greek women and men. But the people in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, too. So they came there, upsetting … Continue reading →

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October 29 – That Ages Old Problem

Posted on 10/29/2017 by rockyfort

2 Thessalonians 3; Isaiah 29-30; Psalm 119:1-32 Every industry, every business wants to improve productivity. In short that means they want the most output per dollar. Let me put it in simple terms: which worker is the better bargain – … Continue reading →

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October 27 – Unleash the Power!

Posted on 10/27/2017 by rockyfort

2 Thessalonians 1; Isaiah 25-26; Psalm 117 In every bad situation, there are blessings from God that can be gained if we look for them. Last year, my wife conquered cancer. During that time, one blessing I had was learning … Continue reading →

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May 6 – Nip It In the Bud

Posted on 05/06/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 17:1-15; Judges 6; Job 36 Don Knotts was a brilliant comedian who created many memorable characters. One of his best known, and loved, characters was Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith show. Barney was an expert on everything he … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Andy Griffith, Berea, Christianity, comfort, contagious, deliverance to captives, Don Knotts, examine Scriptures, immunity to gospel, Jews, nip it in the bud, outsiders, Paul, radical call of Jesus, release the oppressed, Silas, status quo, Thessalonica, Timothy

November 11 – Thanks

Posted on 11/11/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 98; 2 Samuel 21:1-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 Canada has already done it. The United States will do it soon. I am speaking of course of the holiday of Thanksgiving. In that area, Canada leads the United States by celebrating … Continue reading →

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May 6 – Our Upside Down World

Posted on 05/06/2015 by rockyfort

Acts 17:1-15; Judges 6; Job 36 I wonder if Paul, Silas and Timothy ever got tired of their routine: go to new town, preach in synagogue, see many Jews believe in Jesus, Jewish leaders get jealous, they form a mob … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged city officials, Jews, Paul, peace, restored relationship with God, right side up, salt and light, Silas, synagogues, Thessalonica, Timothy, truth of God, upside down, world in turmoil

October 24 – Upside Down

Posted on 10/25/2014 by rockyfort

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13; Isaiah 17-19; Psalm 114 Thessalonica was one of many cities where Paul caused an uproar. The local city leaders accused Paul and Silas of “turning the world upside down.” Paul and Silas left the city under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged 1 Thessalonians, discipleship, evangelism, last judgment, local city leaders, Lord Jesus Christ, Paul, paul and silas, service, Silas, Thessalonians, Thessalonica, thriving church, turn the world upside down

Tag Archives: Thessalonica

October 20 – Experiencing The Joy of Work

October 18 Persecution, Love, Grace, And Judgment

October 15 – Helping People Stand Strong in the Lord

July 11 – How to Become a Godly Troublemaker

October 27 – Unleash the Power!

May 6 – Nip It In the Bud

November 11 – Thanks

May 6 – Our Upside Down World

October 24 – Upside Down

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