When Local Witness Goes Global (1 Thessalonians 1:7-10)

What would it look like if your faith created such a powerful witness that people were talking about it everywhere you hadn't even been? This Sunday we'll explore how the Thessalonian church became a model for believers across an entire region—not because of their perfect circumstances, but because of how they welcomed the gospel amid severe suffering and allowed it to completely transform their lives. We'll discover how authentic faith creates a reputation that "rings out like thunder," spreading far beyond our immediate circles through the visible evidence of lives reordered around Christ. From turning away from modern idols to actively serving God at every stage of life, we'll see how the gospel calls us to an all-encompassing transformation that becomes a compelling witness to a watching world—challenging us to examine whether our own faith looks like what we're talking about.