1 Thessalonians 4

This teaching from 1 Thessalonians 4 emphasizes the imminent return of Jesus Christ and how believers should live in anticipation of that moment. Pastor Mike addresses two major themes: sexual purity and the rapture of the church. He stresses that Christians are called to sanctification—being set apart for God's use—which specifically involves abstaining from sexual immorality. The message warns that sexual sin destroys not only the individual but also their relationships and future, affecting marriages, children, and spiritual effectiveness. The second half focuses on the rapture, encouraging believers to live with the expectation that Jesus could return at any moment. Pastor Mike emphasizes that we should live as though "Jesus was crucified yesterday, raised from the dead today, and is coming back tomorrow." This hope should purify our lives and motivate us to serve God faithfully, share the Gospel, and maintain holy living so that when we see Jesus face to face, we will be ready and unashamed.