Ministry that Matters (1 Thessalonians 2) | Pastor Andrew Eldridge | Shady Grove Church, Soddy Daisy
📖 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13 (NKJV)
“For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain.” (1 Thessalonians 2:1)
In this message, Pastor Andrew Eldridge walks through 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13, where the Apostle Paul opens his heart to the church and lays out what it truly means to have ministry that matters.
Paul’s words aren’t just a record of what he did — they reveal who he was: a faithful servant of God, marked by boldness, purity, gentleness, integrity, and complete dependence on the Word of God.
In a world filled with ministries built on performance, popularity, and personality, God is calling His church back to faithfulness over fame — back to the kind of ministry that pleases Him rather than men.
🔥 In this sermon, you’ll discover:
How boldness in ministry shines through suffering and conflict (1 Thessalonians 2:1–2)
Why God calls us to serve with pure motives, seeking His approval above all else (vv. 3–4)
The power of gentleness and sacrifice in leadership (vv. 5–8)
The importance of being an example — walking the walk, not just talking the talk (vv. 9–12)
How the Word of God transforms lives and fuels effective ministry (v. 13)
💬 “True ministry is not measured by applause but by faithfulness.
Real ministry will cost you something — but the reward carries eternal weight and glory.”
Whether you’re a pastor, teacher, worship leader, or just walking out your faith day by day, this message will challenge and encourage you to serve with integrity, humility, and conviction.
🕊️ Key Themes:
Faithfulness over fame
Boldness in adversity
Purity in motive
Servanthood and humility
The transforming power of God’s Word
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