Built Different - Part 1 | Shawn Mandoli

Built Different - Part 1 | Shawn Mandoli

From Hopeland Church by Hopeland Church

March 8, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

This episode explores how the earliest Christians in Thessalonica lived faithfully while anticipating the return of Jesus amidst persecution.

In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, we explore how the earliest Christians learned to live faithfully while anticipating the return of Jesus. Planted in the influential and pagan city of Thessalonica, this young church—founded by Paul the Apostle, Silas, and Timothy—faced persecution almost immediately. Yet their faith became known across the region because the gospel didn’t just inform their beliefs—it transformed their lives. This sermon looks at how the power of the gospel, the work of the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction shaped a community whose faith flowed outward in love, witness, and unwavering devotion to the living God while they waited for Christ’s return. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to…

People in this episode

Guest: Shawn Mandoli

Topics covered

  • faith
  • gospel
  • early Christianity
  • persecution
  • community
  • devotion
  • anticipation of Christ's return

Keywords

  • Thessalonica
  • gospel
  • faith
  • Holy Spirit
  • persecution
  • community
  • devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Thessalonians 1

Places: Thessalonica

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