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OCTOBER 24 & 25—All Still Means All

All Still Means All

1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

    It appears today that many Christians seem to think it really does not matter what they do, where they go, what they say, or with whom they associate. Thinking, “since I know I am saved, what does the rest matter?” It matters because it matters to God. How we conduct ourselves reflects directly on what we say Christ means to us. Sin is not always the question. It is how the world sees us in light of who we claim to be.

    God used Paul to tell the Church, if something looks like it might be wrong, just do not do it. All still means all. Not, “is it wrong?” The question is, could the lost world perceive it to be wrong and, therefore, maybe reject Christ? How do we appear to this lost and dying world? 



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OCTOBER 23, 2026—Was It Worth It To Them

Was It Worth It To Them

1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

    Being present at the birth of all my children, I can say as an eyewitness that there is pain in childbirth. No, Ladies, I am not saying I know what it feels like, nor do I want to. However, I can tell you what it looks like. NOT GOOD! Yet, when this miracle of God’s grace is placed in the arms of a mother who has just gone through this pain, there is also real joy. Did it make the pain less real? NO, it just somehow seemed worth it.

    Paul here is telling the church, I am suffering real pain. He said in verse 4 I told you this would happen. Yet in today’s verses, it says that when I look at what you have become in Christ, it is all worth it.  


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OCTOBER 22, 2026—You CAN Take It With You

You CAN Take It With You

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.

    Have you ever heard, “You cannot take it with you when you die”? People quote verses like 1 Timothy 6:7, which says, “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” While that is true when it comes to earthly items, there is something you can gather on earth today and have with you when you get to heaven. It’s SAVED PEOPLE!

    Paul told the church in Thessalonica that those who trusted in Christ would be his crown of rejoicing. When? When he stood in the presence of Jesus at His coming. Therefore, there is something you can collect on earth to take with you to heaven. Christian family and friends, you have won to Christ.  


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OCTOBER 21, 2026—Not Just A Bunch Of Words

Not Just A Bunch Of Words

1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

    I find it interesting that when I preach the Word of God, I will receive a wide range of reactions. Some go away unmoved by anything said. Some say, “That was a good message,” and mean it. Others will come by later and say, “A week or so ago, something you said in a message has been weighing on my heart.” To some, it was a long service; to others, a good reminder. Yet, for a few, it was more than just a bunch of words. The power of God’s Word has changed their lives.

    For some, the words fall on deaf ears. Others think, “I’m glad so-and-so is here; they need this.” Some come expecting the Holy Spirit will use God’s Word to change their walk with Him. What you desire matters.  


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OCTOBER 20, 2026—May I Have A Drink Please

May I Have A Drink Please

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

    Some years ago, a potato chip manufacturer advertised, “No one can eat just one.” Oh, how true it was. That little salty chip tasted so good that whenever you ate one, you wanted another and another and another. However, eating those salty chips would soon cause another craving, a drink of refreshing water.

    Paul encourages us today to let our speech be with grace. Not harmful or hateful, but rather showing a true loving concern for others. Also, season it with salt. In other words, our conversation should be well-seasoned, mature, and helpful. This speech will make them thirsty for the Water of life Jesus mentioned in John 4:14.  


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