FBC Benbrook Sermons

A Gospel Understanding of Work

What is "work"? Is work something we should seek to avoid? Is there something about being a follower of Christ that changes how we view work? What is a gospel understanding of this thing called "work"? (2 Thessalonians 3.6-15) March 21, 2021

Does Prayer Really Make a Difference?

The apostle Paul asked the church to pray for him that the word of the Lord would spread rapidly and that God would deliver him from wicked and evil men. Did their prayers make a difference? Paul's testimony is that they did, and it encourages us to pray for in others with biblical depth and expectancy. (2 Thessalonians 3.1-5) March 14, 2021

Therefore, Stand Firm

There was a rumor going around in the city of Thessalonica that Jesus had already returned. The apostle Paul helped the church to understand that before Jesus returns, two things must happen: the rebellion must come and the man of lawlessness must be revealed. And in light of these two realities, the church must stand firm in their faith. (2 Thessalonians 2.1-17) March 7, 2021

Four Truths About the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy

The apostle Paul urged the church in Thessalonica to "not despise prophecy." As we think about the spiritual gift of prophecy, we are reminded of how this gift is really an expression of God's love for us. Join us as the explore four biblical truths about the spiritual gift of prophecy (1 Thessalonians 5.12-22) February 21, 2021.

Four Gospel Truths About the Second Coming of Jesus

We all want to know when Jesus is coming back, but the apostle Paul reminds us of four gospel truths about His return: (1) we are in the middle of the gospel story, (2) the Day of the Lord will come both suddenly and after certain signs, (3) our hope is that we will be saved by grace through faith from the coming wrath of God, (4) and the reality of the second coming changes how we live today because we belong to the Day. (1 Thessalonians 5.1-11) February 14m 2021

Urgent Memo: Meeting with Christ, Be There

There is an important meeting in the future, a meeting where the followers of Christ will be caught up with the Lord Jesus Christ when He returns. The dead in Christ will be there. Those who are alive at His coming will be there. Will you be there? (1 Thessalonians 4.13-18) February 7, 2021 - Steve Hammond, Guest Preacher

Sanctification: God’s Will For Us

When the grace of God came to Thessalonica and brought many of them to salvation, the same grace called them to renounce ungodliness and to live godly lives in their present age. In short, God’s will for them was their sanctification, their complete sanctification, mind and soul and even body. Which meant, God’s will for them was, and His will for us still is, to abstain from sexual immorality. (1 Thessalonians 4.1-8) January 31, 2021

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Prayer is an invitation to participate in God's gracious work in this world. It is full of mystery and wonder, but it is a glorious invitation. Most believers struggle with prayer on many levels, which is why Paul's example and testimony of prayer in 1 Thessalonians is so helpful. How can the Lord teach us to pray through Paul's experience in prayer? (1 Thessalonians 3.9-13) January 24, 2021

Faith. Love. Theodicy.

Paul was deeply concerned that the Christians in Thessalonica might fall to the tempter under the duress of afflictions, but he rejoiced when he learned they were standing firm in their faith. In our struggle against the spiritual forces of darkness, we see the importance of three words: faith, love, and theodicy. (1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.10) January 17, 2021.

How to Grow as an Ambassador for Christ

The apostle Paul shares his experience of bringing the gospel to the great city of Thessalonica, and we can learn from his example about how to be an ambassador for Christ. As ambassadors for Christ, believers should actively pursue holiness, check our motives, check our methods, accurately understand the gospel, and expect opposition. (1 Thessalonians 2.1-16) January 10, 2021