Sermons on 1 Thessalonians

Sermons on 1 Thessalonians

On the Shoulders of Giants (9am)

Theme: On the Shoulders of GiantsBible Reading: 1 Thess 5:15-27Preacher: Rev Phil Swain On Christ the King Sunday we reflected on those who have gone before us – the saints of our church and our faith whom we have benefitted from their faith, their example and their mission. We really are standing on the shoulders of giants! We will be also hear a little about the world wide church with a short presentation from Sue Bolton about the persecuted church Read more

Thanksgiving Sunday

Preached Sunday 22nd September, 2019 at Turramurra Uniting Church Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Our bible reading, we are encouraged to “give thanks in all circumstances” or as Paul says in 1 Corinthians, “always give thanks.”  But if Thanksgiving is something we should do all the time, why are we setting aside one Sunday to be Thanksgiving Sunday? Good question.  Part of the answer is that we are honouring the history of the harvest festival when rural Read more