Carey Hardy
-
A Heart for People
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Church leaders must be examples of love for fellowshipping with God’s people, and love for ministering to God’s people. -
Are Christians Antisemetic?
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16 Christians must oppose all forms of prejudice and hatred, including antisemitism. The Apostle Paul loved his fellow Jews, but he did need to confront their rejection of the truth. -
Total Dependence on God
Psalms 119:33-40 The psalmist knows his weakness, so he petitions God for help in several ways. We are just as weak and need God’s help just as much. -
Passion with a Purpose
Colossians 3:22-4:1 In this instruction to slaves and masters, we find timeless principles by which to evaluate our own priorities and passions. Fathers should lead out in this personal evaluation. -
What Makes a Pastor Grateful (Part 2)
1 Thessalonians 2:14 A minister is thankful when believers endure trials. And all true believers do persevere in faith, no matter the circumstances. -
What Makes a Pastor Grateful? (Part 1)
1 Thessalonians 2:13 To become a Christian is the same as accepting and submitting to the word of God. When people love the truth, ministers are happy and grateful. -
Worthy of Our Calling
1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 True believers desire to live holy lives in submission to Christ and His Word. In this way we bring glory to the Lord and live lives worthy of our calling to salvation. -
The Pursuit of Purity
Psalms 119:9-16 The Word of God gives strength and direction in our pursuit of living pure lives in an impure world. -
Genuine Gospel Ministers (Part 3)
1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 Using the metaphor of a nursing mother, the passage emphasizes that gospel ministry should be marked by tender care and loving sacrifice. -
Genuine Gospel Ministers (Part 2)
1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 Biblical spiritual leadership requires avoiding sinful heart motivations that result in manipulating people, indulging self, and craving attention.