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  1. Sep 27

    A Life that Pleases God (Sept. 27, 2026) - Audio

    **A Life That Pleases God | 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 | Sermon #6** What does it look like to live as someone who belongs to Christ? In 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8, the Apostle Paul calls believers to walk in a way that pleases God. Our faith is not merely something we profess with our mouths—it transforms the way we live, think, relate to others, and respond to temptation. In this message, we consider the biblical call to holiness, sanctification, sexual purity, and accountability. Paul reminds us that God's will for every Christian includes our sanctification, and that we are called to honor God with our bodies, relationships, and daily choices. In Christ, we don't pursue holiness in order to earn God's acceptance. We pursue holiness because, through Christ, we have already received grace, forgiveness, and a new identity. ### In This Sermon: • Persevere in pleasing God • Pursue sanctification courageously • Prioritize accountability faithfully • Understand the biblical call to sexual purity • Learn how the gospel empowers believers to fight sin • Consider how our lives should reflect the gospel we proclaim **Big Idea:** True holiness is a radical commitment to living in alignment with God's purpose, shaping our relationships and guiding our actions in a broken world. **Reflection:** ~ Am I pursuing holiness in my relationships, thoughts, desires, and daily choices, seeking to please God rather than simply asking how much I can get away with? **Homework:** ~ Identify one area of your life where you need to pursue greater holiness this week. Pray for God's help, take one practical step to remove temptation or pursue purity, and share your goal with a trusted Christian who can hold you accountable. **Remember:** You were bought with a price and belong to Christ. Holiness is not how we earn His love, but how we respond to the grace He has already given us.

  2. Sep 27

    A Life that Pleases God (Sept. 27, 2026) - Audio

    **A Life that Pleases God| 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8** What does it actually mean to live a life that pleases God? In 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8, Paul calls believers to walk in a manner that pleases God. He reminds us that the Christian life is not merely about believing the gospel—it is about being transformed by the gospel and increasingly living like people who belong to Christ. Holiness is not simply about avoiding certain sins or asking, “How much can I get away with?” Biblical holiness points us toward God Himself. **Holiness is not just running from sin; it’s learning to walk with God.** In this message, we look at three ways Paul challenges Christians to pursue holiness: • **Persevere in Pleasing God** — Continue walking with Christ and pursue obedience “more and more.” • **Pursue Sanctification Courageously** — Take God's call to sexual purity seriously and make courageous decisions when confronting temptation. • **Prioritize Faithful Accountability** — Recognize that our sin affects others and that Christians need one another as we pursue holiness. We also consider the reality that sexual sin is not merely about personal consequences. It affects relationships, damages trust, and ultimately reflects how we view God and other people. But the Christian response to sin is not simply, “Try harder.” The gospel reminds us that we cannot make ourselves holy enough to earn God's acceptance. **We need Christ.** Jesus lived the righteous life we could never live, died for sinners, rose from the grave, and gives His people His righteousness and His Spirit. Because we belong to Christ, we can fight sin—not to earn God's love, but because we have already received His love in Christ. **Big Idea:** Because we belong to Christ, we should increasingly live like people who belong to Christ. **Key Question:** What sin do I need to kill because I belong to Christ? **Challenge:** Identify one area where you need to pursue greater holiness this week. Make a concrete plan, and ask a mature Christian to help hold you accountable. **Scripture:** 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8

  3. Sep 27 ·  Video

    A Life that Pleases God (Sept. 27, 2026) - Video

    **A Life that Pleases God| 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8** What does it actually mean to live a life that pleases God? In 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8, Paul calls believers to walk in a manner that pleases God. He reminds us that the Christian life is not merely about believing the gospel—it is about being transformed by the gospel and increasingly living like people who belong to Christ. Holiness is not simply about avoiding certain sins or asking, “How much can I get away with?” Biblical holiness points us toward God Himself. **Holiness is not just running from sin; it’s learning to walk with God.** In this message, we look at three ways Paul challenges Christians to pursue holiness: • **Persevere in Pleasing God** — Continue walking with Christ and pursue obedience “more and more.” • **Pursue Sanctification Courageously** — Take God's call to sexual purity seriously and make courageous decisions when confronting temptation. • **Prioritize Faithful Accountability** — Recognize that our sin affects others and that Christians need one another as we pursue holiness. We also consider the reality that sexual sin is not merely about personal consequences. It affects relationships, damages trust, and ultimately reflects how we view God and other people. But the Christian response to sin is not simply, “Try harder.” The gospel reminds us that we cannot make ourselves holy enough to earn God's acceptance. **We need Christ.** Jesus lived the righteous life we could never live, died for sinners, rose from the grave, and gives His people His righteousness and His Spirit. Because we belong to Christ, we can fight sin—not to earn God's love, but because we have already received His love in Christ. **Big Idea:** Because we belong to Christ, we should increasingly live like people who belong to Christ. **Key Question:** What sin do I need to kill because I belong to Christ? **Challenge:** Identify one area where you need to pursue greater holiness this week. Make a concrete plan, and ask a mature Christian to help hold you accountable. **Scripture:** 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8

  4. Sep 27 ·  Video

    A Life that Pleases God (Sept. 27, 2026) - Video

    **A Life That Pleases God | 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 | Sermon #6** What does it look like to live as someone who belongs to Christ? In 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8, the Apostle Paul calls believers to walk in a way that pleases God. Our faith is not merely something we profess with our mouths—it transforms the way we live, think, relate to others, and respond to temptation. In this message, we consider the biblical call to holiness, sanctification, sexual purity, and accountability. Paul reminds us that God's will for every Christian includes our sanctification, and that we are called to honor God with our bodies, relationships, and daily choices. In Christ, we don't pursue holiness in order to earn God's acceptance. We pursue holiness because, through Christ, we have already received grace, forgiveness, and a new identity. ### In This Sermon: • Persevere in pleasing God • Pursue sanctification courageously • Prioritize accountability faithfully • Understand the biblical call to sexual purity • Learn how the gospel empowers believers to fight sin • Consider how our lives should reflect the gospel we proclaim **Big Idea:** True holiness is a radical commitment to living in alignment with God's purpose, shaping our relationships and guiding our actions in a broken world. **Reflection:** ~ Am I pursuing holiness in my relationships, thoughts, desires, and daily choices, seeking to please God rather than simply asking how much I can get away with? **Homework:** ~ Identify one area of your life where you need to pursue greater holiness this week. Pray for God's help, take one practical step to remove temptation or pursue purity, and share your goal with a trusted Christian who can hold you accountable. **Remember:** You were bought with a price and belong to Christ. Holiness is not how we earn His love, but how we respond to the grace He has already given us.

  5. Sep 20

    Strengthening the Church (Sept. 20, 2026) - Audio

    **Strengthening the Church| 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13** What does a healthy Christian church look like when suffering, opposition, and discouragement come? In 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13, Paul shows us the importance of strengthening one another in the faith. Paul sends Timothy to encourage the Thessalonians, Timothy returns with a report of their faith and love, and Paul responds with thanksgiving and prayer for their continued growth. This passage reminds us that Christian hope is not wishful thinking. Our hope is rooted in Jesus Christ—His death, resurrection, present reign, and promised return. Because Christ is our hope, we are called to stand firm, strengthen other believers, pursue holiness, and make the gospel known. As we continue our series following Paul's ministry in Thessalonica, we see that evangelism is not the end of our responsibility. The gospel creates a people who encourage one another, persevere together, and faithfully proclaim Christ in everyday life. **In this message we consider:** • Paul's Persistent Pursuit — 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5 • Timothy's Transformative Testimony — 1 Thessalonians 3:6–10 • Prayer's Powerful Promise — 1 Thessalonians 3:11–13 **Reflection:** Am I allowing the hope I have in Christ to strengthen others, encourage those who are struggling, and shape the way I live and speak each day? **Homework:** Identify one person who needs encouragement or needs to hear the gospel this week. Pray for them, reach out to them, and look for one opportunity to strengthen them with biblical truth or make Christ known. **Remember:** The hope Christ gives us was never meant to be kept to ourselves—it is meant to strengthen the church and point others to Him. #1Thessalonians #ChristianSermon #BiblicalHope #Gospel #Evangelism #ReformedTheology #ChristianLiving

  6. Sep 20 ·  Video

    Strengthening the Church (Sept. 20, 2026) - Video

    **Strengthening the Church| 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13** What does a healthy Christian church look like when suffering, opposition, and discouragement come? In 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13, Paul shows us the importance of strengthening one another in the faith. Paul sends Timothy to encourage the Thessalonians, Timothy returns with a report of their faith and love, and Paul responds with thanksgiving and prayer for their continued growth. This passage reminds us that Christian hope is not wishful thinking. Our hope is rooted in Jesus Christ—His death, resurrection, present reign, and promised return. Because Christ is our hope, we are called to stand firm, strengthen other believers, pursue holiness, and make the gospel known. As we continue our series following Paul's ministry in Thessalonica, we see that evangelism is not the end of our responsibility. The gospel creates a people who encourage one another, persevere together, and faithfully proclaim Christ in everyday life. **In this message we consider:** • Paul's Persistent Pursuit — 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5 • Timothy's Transformative Testimony — 1 Thessalonians 3:6–10 • Prayer's Powerful Promise — 1 Thessalonians 3:11–13 **Reflection:** Am I allowing the hope I have in Christ to strengthen others, encourage those who are struggling, and shape the way I live and speak each day? **Homework:** Identify one person who needs encouragement or needs to hear the gospel this week. Pray for them, reach out to them, and look for one opportunity to strengthen them with biblical truth or make Christ known. **Remember:** The hope Christ gives us was never meant to be kept to ourselves—it is meant to strengthen the church and point others to Him. #1Thessalonians #ChristianSermon #BiblicalHope #Gospel #Evangelism #ReformedTheology #ChristianLiving

  7. Sep 13

    Standing Firm in Suffering (Sept. 13, 2026) - Audio

    **Standing Firm: The Purpose of Our Pain | 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20** Why does God allow His people to suffer? Is our pain meaningless, or can God use it for His purposes? In 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20, Paul reminds us that suffering is not evidence that God has abandoned His people. The Thessalonians received the Word of God, stood firm amid opposition, and continued to live for Christ even when following Him was costly. In this message, we’ll see three truths: **1. Receive the Word Amid Suffering** — God’s Word is not merely information; it is at work in His people. **2. Recognize Gospel Opposition** — Following Christ faithfully will sometimes bring opposition, but we should not be surprised when the Gospel is resisted. **3. Rejoice in Gospel Fellowship** — We were never meant to endure the Christian life alone. Our fellowship in Christ strengthens us to persevere and continue proclaiming the Gospel. Ultimately, our hope is not found in how strong our faith is, but in how strong Christ is. Jesus suffered for sinners, endured the cross, and rose again—and because we belong to Him, we can stand firm when suffering comes. **The reason we can stand firm is not that we’re strong enough to hold onto Jesus—it’s that Jesus is strong enough to hold onto us.**

  8. Sep 13 ·  Video

    Standing Firm in Suffering (Sept. 13, 2026) - Video

    **Standing Firm: The Purpose of Our Pain | 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20** Why does God allow His people to suffer? Is our pain meaningless, or can God use it for His purposes? In 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20, Paul reminds us that suffering is not evidence that God has abandoned His people. The Thessalonians received the Word of God, stood firm amid opposition, and continued to live for Christ even when following Him was costly. In this message, we’ll see three truths: **1. Receive the Word Amid Suffering** — God’s Word is not merely information; it is at work in His people. **2. Recognize Gospel Opposition** — Following Christ faithfully will sometimes bring opposition, but we should not be surprised when the Gospel is resisted. **3. Rejoice in Gospel Fellowship** — We were never meant to endure the Christian life alone. Our fellowship in Christ strengthens us to persevere and continue proclaiming the Gospel. Ultimately, our hope is not found in how strong our faith is, but in how strong Christ is. Jesus suffered for sinners, endured the cross, and rose again—and because we belong to Him, we can stand firm when suffering comes. **The reason we can stand firm is not that we’re strong enough to hold onto Jesus—it’s that Jesus is strong enough to hold onto us.**

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The message library of Leaf River Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Hardy.

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    Pastor Billy Hardy
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    2021 - 2026
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