Series: Encouragement for Pilgrims on the Way
Title: Pleasing God Together
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Speaker: Pastor David Hallett
Ministry is not just about activity—it's about aim and approach. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1–16, Paul reminds us that there is a right way and a wrong way to do ministry. The wrong way seeks approval from people, uses flattery, and avoids suffering. The right way—God’s way—centers on bold Gospel proclamation, genuine love, and unwavering faithfulness, even when it’s hard. Paul, Silas, and Timothy model a ministry that pleases God by focusing on making mature disciples—men and women who stand firm through trials and who share the good news with those around them. That’s the kind of ministry we are called to do together: not flashy or self-serving, but grounded in God’s truth, shaped by Christ’s example, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Ministry that pleases God isn’t easy, but it bears lasting fruit. Are we doing ministry in a way that truly pleases God—and are we doing it together for His glory?
