God’s Will For Our Church

God's will isn't just a mysterious plan for big life decisions, it is revealed in how we care for, encourage, and worship alongside one another every day.In this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon breaks down God's explicit will for the local church across three essential areas: leadership, fellowship, and worship. Moving beyond superficial titles, Pastor Neil explores the call for pastors to labor hard and care deeply for the flock, while challenging church members to actively minister to one another, admonishing the idle, encouraging the faint-hearted, and suffering long with those who struggle. Discover how cultivating everyday joy, continual prayer, and deep gratitude positions the church to walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit.In this episode, we cover:God's Will in the Details: Reframing God's will from big life choices to daily obedience to Scripture.Biblical Leadership: The three core responsibilities of church leaders: working hard, caring deeply, and earning the right to admonish.Practical Fellowship: How every church member is called to actively care for the people around them rather than relying solely on staff.Patience vs. Long-Suffering: Facing our own powerlessness to change others and learning to extend deep grace in community.The Marks of True Worship: How cultivating continuous joy, ceaseless prayer, and gratitude keeps the local church aligned with the Holy Spirit.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube