1 Thessalonians 1 This Sunday we will begin a 5 week sermon series studying through the book of 1 Thessalonians. The second coming of Jesus is not merely a future event to anticipate; it is a present reality that should shape the way we live today. Paul writes to a young church whose confidence in Christ’s return transformed their faith, their work, and their witness. Together, we will discover how what we believe about "later" changes how we live now.