1 Thessalonians: Faith and Works in a Vibrant Church
Paul writes to the growing body of believers in Thessalonica. He is delighted that they are advancing in their knowledge of Christ and in their love for one another and he encourages them to continue so that they may grow even more.
Loving One Another (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)
Paul reminds the believers at Thessalonica that he wishes to come back to them but meanwhile, he prayed for them that their love for one another and for all others would increase and abound and that the Thessalonian church would be unblamable. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13.
The Joy of Serving (1 Thessalonians 3: 6-10)
An under-shepherd’s delight is serving the body he belongs to. Timothy returns from Thessalonica with good news and Paul is grateful for the church there. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10.
Comfort For Believers (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5.
The Heart of a Shepherd (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20)
Paul shares his desire to be with the body in Thessalonica.
Hostility Towards The Gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
The Thessalonian church living out the Word of God comes under persecution. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.
Cornel Rasor
Pastor/Elder
Cornel was raised on a cattle ranch north of Sandpoint with his parents and 4 siblings. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1974. Cornel studied veterinary medicine at North Idaho College and The University of Idaho. He left college and married Kim Luckey in 1976. He worked in the lumber and logging industry until 1981 when he became the manager of the Army Surplus Store.
Cornel and Kim have 3 children and 16 grandchildren. Cornel was saved in 1975 and has been involved in the teaching ministry for 3 decades. As a young Christian, he was discipled by Jess Whetsel and finds great joy in joining him in ministry at KCC where he is active in teaching and occasional preaching. Cornel has been an elder at KCC since 2014.
Subscribe to Podcast
Listen on your phone, tablet, or other smart device, anywhere, any time!