Is Your Faith Growing or Regressing?

What Trials Reveal About Your Walk with Christ Pastor Ken teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 and explores how growing faith, increasing love, and steadfast endurance reveal God's work in believers. Ken Addison, Teaching Pastor Sermon preached June 7, 2026 Paul opens his second letter to the Thessalonian church with thanksgiving to God for what He is doing among them. Though this church was facing persecution, affliction, confusion about Christ's return, and even dealing with spiritual immaturity among some members, Paul saw unmistakable evidence of God's work in their lives. Their faith was growing abundantly, their love for one another was increasing, and they were remaining steadfast through suffering. The sermon highlights that faith is not merely the way we begin the Christian life; it is the way we continue walking with Christ every day. Saving faith rests entirely upon the finished work of Jesus Christ for forgiveness and righteousness before God. As believers mature, that same faith continues to deepen through trust in God's promises, obedience to His Word, and perseverance through trials. Rather than causing believers to abandon Christ, trials should drive them toward greater dependence upon Him. Paul also rejoices that the Thessalonians' love for one another was increasing. Their suffering did not make them self-focused. Instead, it created opportunities to care for one another more deeply. Scripture teaches that love for fellow believers is one of the clearest marks of genuine conversion. Christians are called not merely to receive love from the church but to actively pursue loving others in practical and sacrificial ways. Finally, Paul celebrates the Thessalonians' steadfastness under persecution. Their endurance demonstrated the genuineness of their faith and served as an example to other churches. The message concludes by reminding believers that faith, love, and perseverance are all works of God's grace. Therefore, when we see these evidences in our own lives or in the lives of fellow believers, our response should be thanksgiving and praise to God for His transforming work. Thank you for watching - While you are here, why not subscribe to our channel? Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC Lead Pastor - Cameron DeBrew Teaching Pastor - Ken Addison We are a growing congregation located in southeast Columbia, SC. We seek to know Jesus and make Him known in our community and in the world. Website: https://www.beulahbaptist.com Facebook:   / beulahbaptist.churchsc   Instagram:   / beulahbaptist.church