Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/kootenai-church-1-thessalonians 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. © Kootenai Community Church. All Rights Reserved. 719fd098-0e10-5e2c-9160-40fcf4864cab yes Support this podcast Cornel Rasor en-us Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:21:12 -0700 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:21:16 -0700 https://kootenaichurch.org/ https://img.transistor.fm/HmGCBqWb93BEtDTCheQd6qIvbmCxvYWRR5pOfSGJRko/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1MDc5LzE2NjQ5/OTA5NTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://kootenaichurch.org/ episodic Cornel Rasor 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. 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.. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love Kootenai Community Church podcasts@kootenai.church No No 4 4 3 3 Love, Work, and Waiting for Christ’s Return (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12) full 2ff6de0b-a6fa-452f-a9a7-547b480a314c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b64782c Pastor Cornel Rasor addresses the biblical balance between anticipating Christ's imminent return and fulfilling daily responsibilities. This exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 demonstrates how believers should approach waiting for Christ's return. Paul corrected the Thessalonians who had become idle while waiting for Christ's return, teaching them to lavish love on fellow believers while maintaining productive lives. The passage reveals three essential elements: excelling in brotherly love, leading quiet lives focused on personal work, and behaving honorably toward outsiders. Christians must balance eschatological hope with practical service, working diligently while eagerly anticipating their Savior's return. This message emphasizes that waiting for Christ's return should inspire faithful service rather than idle speculation.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Pastor Cornel Rasor addresses the biblical balance between anticipating Christ's imminent return and fulfilling daily responsibilities. This exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 demonstrates how believers should approach waiting for Christ's return. Paul corrected the Thessalonians who had become idle while waiting for Christ's return, teaching them to lavish love on fellow believers while maintaining productive lives. The passage reveals three essential elements: excelling in brotherly love, leading quiet lives focused on personal work, and behaving honorably toward outsiders. Christians must balance eschatological hope with practical service, working diligently while eagerly anticipating their Savior's return. This message emphasizes that waiting for Christ's return should inspire faithful service rather than idle speculation.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> waiting for Christ's return, second coming, biblical balance, Christian living, brotherly love, Thessalonians, daily responsibilities, quiet life, manual labor, biblical work ethic, eschatological hope, practical service, Christian conduct, imminent return, believer responsibility No Cornel Rasor 4 4 2 2 The Right Kind of Possession (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8) full 8c5f5d39-f5c4-4721-a949-c90ebdc2473e https://share.transistor.fm/s/44086f3d Cornel Rasor explores 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, focusing on the importance of sanctification through purity in the Christian life. He emphasizes that sanctification is not just a call to sexual purity but a comprehensive transformation through the Holy Spirit. Rasor challenges believers to live out their sanctification by rejecting sexual immorality and embracing a life that honors God. Sanctification through purity is vital for demonstrating a true commitment to Christ.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Cornel Rasor explores 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, focusing on the importance of sanctification through purity in the Christian life. He emphasizes that sanctification is not just a call to sexual purity but a comprehensive transformation through the Holy Spirit. Rasor challenges believers to live out their sanctification by rejecting sexual immorality and embracing a life that honors God. Sanctification through purity is vital for demonstrating a true commitment to Christ.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2894 Cornel Rasor explores 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, focusing on the importance of sanctification through purity in the Christian life. He emphasizes that sanctification is not just a call to sexual purity but a comprehensive transformation through the Holy Spirit. Rasor challenges believers to live out their sanctification by rejecting sexual immorality and embracing a life that honors God. Sanctification through purity is vital for demonstrating a true commitment to Christ.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> sanctification through purity, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, Cornel Rasor, sexual immorality, Christian sanctification, Holy Spirit, purity in Christ, Christian life, honor God, sexual purity, sanctified living, Christian holiness, rejecting immorality, biblical purity, Christian transformation No Cornel Rasor 4 4 1 1 More Please! (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2) full 93d14a9b-7d97-4e3c-8210-066bc3a858fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/090c5601 Paul encourages a young church that is living out the gospel to go even further in their Christian Life. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2688 Paul encourages a young church that is living out the gospel to go even further in their Christian Life. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 3 3 3 3 Loving One Another (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13) full f19ec247-548e-4b83-bb24-5790c4be8cf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb8efeac 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.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 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.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 1537 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. 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 expositi expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 3 3 2 2 The Joy of Serving (1 Thessalonians 3: 6-10) full bfcd014c-fb85-4ae6-ba3f-298cd6ccfdcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b4e1d27 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.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:07:05 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2754 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. 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. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 3 3 1 1 Comfort For Believers (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5) full 8e507731-f8c6-46d7-af05-31b4e8b93380 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1653b337 Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:47:08 -0700 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2702 Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 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. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 2 2 4 4 The Heart of a Shepherd (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20) full 0d23c60e-c922-4bca-a26b-4c975c609fe4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb5ff0c4 Paul shares his desire to be with the body in Thessalonica.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:46:02 -0700 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2413 Paul shares his desire to be with the body in Thessalonica. Paul shares his desire to be with the body in Thessalonica. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 2 2 3 3 Hostility Towards The Gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=12853 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71607704 The Thessalonian church living out the Word of God comes under persecution. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:47:51 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2855 The Thessalonian church living out the Word of God comes under persecution. An exposition of 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. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 2 2 2 2 Godly Leadership (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=7151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd4700f3 A godly leader will evidence many character qualities that fit him for the service to others that leadership brings. Three of these qualities are described by Paul in these verses as he describes how he ministered to the Thessalonian Church. He was a gentle, giving guide to them. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A godly leader will evidence many character qualities that fit him for the service to others that leadership brings. Three of these qualities are described by Paul in these verses as he describes how he ministered to the Thessalonian Church. He was a gentle, giving guide to them. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:22:17 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2561 A godly leader will evidence many character qualities that fit him for the service to others that leadership brings. Three of these qualities are described by Paul in these verses as he describes how he ministered to the Thessalonian Church. He was a gentle, giving guide to them. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12. A godly leader will evidence many character qualities that fit him for the service to others that leadership brings. Three of these qualities are described by Paul in these verses as he describes how he ministered to the Thessalonian Church. He was a gent expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 2 2 1 1 An Approved Ministry (1 Thessalonians 2:1-6) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=5816 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ecf1a9b Paul describes his conduct among the Thessalonians even after suffering so much affliction in Philippi. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 13 May 2018 08:46:25 -0700 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2013 Paul describes his conduct among the Thessalonians even after suffering so much affliction in Philippi. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. Paul describes his conduct among the Thessalonians even after suffering so much affliction in Philippi. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 1 1 2 2 Examples to All, the Thessalonian Church (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=5658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25f2d3c2 Paul shows his affection for the Thessalonian believers who were Chosen (vs4), Convinced (vs5), Cherished (vs6), Copycats (vs7), Communicators (vs8), and Calm (vs10). An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Paul shows his affection for the Thessalonian believers who were Chosen (vs4), Convinced (vs5), Cherished (vs6), Copycats (vs7), Communicators (vs8), and Calm (vs10). An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:55:52 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2139 Paul shows his affection for the Thessalonian believers who were Chosen (vs4), Convinced (vs5), Cherished (vs6), Copycats (vs7), Communicators (vs8), and Calm (vs10). An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. Paul shows his affection for the Thessalonian believers who were Chosen (vs4), Convinced (vs5), Cherished (vs6), Copycats (vs7), Communicators (vs8), and Calm (vs10). An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor 1 1 1 1 Thessalonica Love in Action (1 Thessalonians 1:1-4) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=4480 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d865a45 Introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians. Discovering the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfast hope in Christ Jesus of the church at Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians. Discovering the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfast hope in Christ Jesus of the church at Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:39:25 -0800 Cornel Rasor Cornel Rasor 2270 Introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians. Discovering the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfast hope in Christ Jesus of the church at Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4. Introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians. Discovering the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfast hope in Christ Jesus of the church at Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4. expository preaching, apostle paul, encouraging the church, faithfulness, thessalonica church, walking in love No Cornel Rasor