"Sharing the Word and our Lives" (1 Thessalonians 2:7-16)

"Sharing the Word and our Lives (1 Thessalonians 2:7-16)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchWednesday PM, December 9, 2015
1 Thessalonians 2:1–16 (NIV)

2 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. 6 We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority. 7 Instead, we were like young children among you.

Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, 8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. 9 Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you. 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. 11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews 15 who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone 16 in their effort to keep us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last.

"A Genuine Message Proclaimed with Genuine Motives" (1 Thessalonians 2:1-7a)

"A Genuine Message Proclaimed with Genuine Motives" (1 Thessalonians 2:1-7a)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchWednesday PM, December 2, 2015
1 Thessalonians 2:1–7 (NIV)


2 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. 6 We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority. 7 Instead, we were like young children among you.

"Follow the Right Examples" (Philippians 3:15-21)

“Follow the Right Examples” (Philippians 3:15–21)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, November 29, 2015
Philippians 3:15–21 (NIV)


15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Before you start following someone, you ought to know where that person is heading. 1.    Follow the right examples, namely, those who are pressing on toward the goal of Jesus Christ (15–17 and previous context).2.    Be careful to avoid the wrong examples, namely, those who are living for their own pleasure and doomed to destruction (18–19).3.    It is important that we follow the right examples, because we belong to the kingdom of heaven not the kingdom of earth (20–21).Main Idea: As believers, we should be following the right examples in the faith; and in order to do that we need to know where our examples are headed.

"Transformed by the Gospel" (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsWednesday PM, November 18, 20151 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (NIV)          1 Paul, Silas and Timothy,            To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:            Grace and peace to you.            2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.  3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.           4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,  5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.  6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.  7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.  8 The Lord's message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia-- your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,  9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,  10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead-- Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

"The Ultimate Treasure" (Philippians 3:1-14)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, November 15, 2015
Philippians 3:1–14 (NIV)

3 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—4 though I myself have reasons for such confidence.

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.

7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Main Idea: The ultimate treasure in the universe is knowing and serving the Lord Jesus Christ.1. We must not be distracted by counterfeit treasure. 2. We must remember that the ultimate treasure is a gift of grace.3. We must still pursue the ultimate treasure with all of our being.

"Selfless, Sacrificial Servants" (Philippians 2:19-30)

Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, November 8, 2015
Philippians 2:19–30 (NIV)

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
1.    Timothy: a selfless son (vv. 19–24).a.    A truthful messenger (v. 19).b.    A loving shepherd (v. 20).c.    A selfless disciple of Christ (v. 21).d.    A faithful son in the faith (v. 22).e.    A treasured companion (vv. 23–24).2.    Epaphroditus: a sacrificial servant (vv. 25–30).a.    A messenger of charity (vv. 25, 30).b.    A loving member of the body of Christ (vv. 26, 28).c.    A valuable asset to the work of Christ (v. 27).d.    An honored servant (v. 29).e.    A living sacrifice of love (v. 30).Main Idea: Timothy and Epaphroditus provide models of faithful, Christian discipleship that each of us should seek to emulate. We should all strive by grace to be selfless, sacrificial servants of the Lord Jesus Christ and of each other.

"Living the Christian Life Together" (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsWednesday PM, November 4, 2015
Acts 17:1–15 (NIV)

17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said. 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.

5 But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: “These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus.” 8 When they heard this, the crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil. 9 Then they made Jason and the others post bond and let them go.

10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.

13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. 14 The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

1 Thessalonians 1:1–3 (NIV)

Paul, Silas  and Timothy,

To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Grace and peace to you.


2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

"Working Out Our Salvation" (Philippians 2:12-18)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, November 1, 2015
Philippians 2:12–18 (NIV)

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”  Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Main Idea: The salvation that God has accomplished for us by grace is to be worked out practically in good works every day of our Christian lives.1. "Working out" our salvation is not earning our salvation; God has "worked it in" by grace.2. "Working out" our salvation has to do with the Christian obedience that flows out of a gospel-changed heart.3. "Working out" our salvation should not be constrained only by the presence of some spiritual authority, but in the fear of God.4. Our "working out" of our salvation is owed to the gracious work of God that fulfills his eternal purpose for us as his holy people.5. "Working out" our salvation includes living in humility and unity without complaining and arguing. 6. "Working out" our salvation should result in a life that is characterized by holiness and purity.7. "Working out" our salvation should demonstrate a marked difference between us and and an unbelieving world.8. "Working out" our salvation brings joy now and on the day of Christ.

"Be Holy as God Is Holy" (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsWednesday PM, October 28, 2015
1 Peter 1:13–2:3 (NIV)

Be Holy

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 

17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For,

“All people are like grass,

and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;

the grass withers and the flowers fall,

25 but the word of the Lord endures forever.” 

And this is the word that was preached to you.

2 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

"Humbled and Exalted" (Philippians 2:5-11)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, October 25, 2015
Philippians 2:5–11 (NIV)

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in very nature God,

did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

7 rather, he made himself nothing

by taking the very nature of a servant,

being made in human likeness.

8 And being found in appearance as a man,

he humbled himself

by becoming obedient to death—

even death on a cross!

9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place

and gave him the name that is above every name,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,

in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.

"Dwelling in Unity" (Philippians 2:1-5)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, October 18, 2015
Philippians 2:1–5 (NIV)

Imitating Christ’s Humility

2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
1. Dwelling unity is made possible by the grace we have already received (v. 1).2. Dwelling in unity is characterized by loving agreement (v. 2).3. Dwelling in unity requires humility and deference (vv. 3-4).4. The humility required for dwelling in unity is modeled for us by Christ himself (v. 5).

"Living a Gospel Life" (Philippians 1:27-30)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, October 11, 2015
Philippians 1:27–30 (NIV)

Life Worthy of the Gospel

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

"To Live Is Christ" (Philippians 1:18b-26)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, October 4, 2015
Philippians 1:18–26 (NIV)

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.  20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

"Salt and Light" (Matthew 5:13-16)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday PM, September 27, 2015
Matthew 5:13–16 (NIV)

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

"Advancing the Gospel" (Philippians 1:12-18a)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, September 27, 2015
Philippians 1:12–18 (NIV)

Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

"Blessed Are the Persecuted" (Matthew 5:10-12)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday PM, September 20, 2015
Matthew 5:10–12 (NIV)

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

"A Prayer for Holiness" (Philippians 1:9-11)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, September 20, 2015
Philippians 1:9–11 (NIV)

9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

"Making Peace" (Matthew 5:9)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday PM, September 13, 2015Matthew 5:9 (NIV)

9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

"Gospel Partners" (Philippians 1:3-8)

Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, September 13, 2015
Philippians 1:3–8 (NIV)

Thanksgiving and Prayer

3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

7 It is right for me to feel
this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I
am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in
God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

"God's Holy People" (Philippians 1:1-2)

"God's Holy People" (Philippians 1:1-2)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, September 6, 2015Paul
and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God's holy people in
Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace
and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 1:1-2, NIV)We are slaves of the Lord Jesus Christ.We are God's Holy People.We are co-laborers together in the body of Christ.We have been abundantly blessed by our Heavenly Father.