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Book: 1 & 2 Thessalonians
At Open Icon Baptist Church, we value great preaching — preaching that engages deeply, humbly and honestly with Jesus, the Bible, and the pain and joy of living in the real world. And since going permanently online, we have been able to welcome great preachers from all over the world without having to wait for them to visit our shores. Click here to meet the inspirational preachers depicted in the gallery above, none of whom have preached for us!
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5 November, 2023
We we allow God’s word to work in us, it lifts the burden of oppressive teaching from us.
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22 October, 2023
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Apocalypse, Conflict, Conversion, Grace, peace, Politics, Repentance, Terror, Violence
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Matthew
If we keep imitating one another, paying back violence with vengeance, the world will be consumed in an escalating fury, but Jesus rescues us and gives us a life-giving example to follow.
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8 November, 2020
Preacher: Suzanne Ross
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Matthew
Those who have too strong a belief in their own goodness to engage in the real, flesh and blood work of building community in the here and now, can end up struggling to accept God’s grace.
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17 December, 2017
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Isaiah, John, Psalms
As God’s people, we celebrate life in the face of death, because we know that the victory of life has been secured.
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22 October, 2017
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Discipleship, Faithfulness, Jesus
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Exodus, Matthew
Modelling ourselves on those who model themselves on Jesus is a healthy pathway to fulfilling the image of God within us.
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14 December, 2014
Preparing ourselves for the coming Lord is not a matter of rigorous rule keeping, but rules can help us learn the appropriate new way of being.
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9 November, 2014
Our readiness to welcome and celebrate Christ is integral to his becoming present and active among us.
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10 November, 2013
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Church, Fear, Fullness of Life, Humility, Mission
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Haggai, Luke
God’s mission is much bigger than us, and to play our part in it, we need to live freely and fearlessly and maintain a humble and faithful connection with the traditions and wisdom of the wider Church.
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6 November, 2011
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Matthew
Our anticipation of new life in Christ, though not removing all grief, allows us to find hope in the mercy and love of God.
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16 October, 2011
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Formation, Identity, Incarnation, Jesus, Vocation
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Matthew
As creatures made in the image of God, imitation of God is the pathway to fullness of life.
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4 November, 2007
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Discipleship, Faith, Formation, Love
Scripture: 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Growth in faith and love come as we work through tough times together for God.
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11 December, 2005
To those for whom the griefs of yesterday or the fear of tomorrow is just too much, come Lord Jesus.
