Keltys Worship Service, September 27, 2026

Pastor Chris Taylor

Series Title: Continuing in the Faith Awaiting the Coming of the King

Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Title:.  What’s In a Greeting?

Big Idea: The church, built on the Lordship of Jesus, enjoys communion with God, is marked by unity, and is a beneficiary of God’s grace and peace.

A Brief Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

• Context needed

See Acts 16:9; Acts 17:1-11

• Let’s get behind the text

What do we know about Thessalonica?

See 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 5

• What’s it all about?

Purpose – 

Themes – 

• Our text – 1:1 – Paul’s Greeting

1. The Importance of ______

2. ___________ with God

3. The __________ of Jesus

4. _______ and Peace