Keltys First Baptist Church

10/25/2026

Keltys Sunday Worship Service, October 25, 2026

keltys.org
Pastor Chris Taylor
Series Title: Continuing in the Faith Awaiting the Coming of the King
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Title: Christlike Ministry
Big Idea: Minister the gospel to others like Christ and for the glory of Christ.

Part 1 - The Marks of Paul’s Ministry

1. A ___________ to Suffer (vv. 1-2)

2. ______ Motives (vs. 3)

3. The Goal of ___________ God (vv. 4-6)

4. _____________ (vs. 7)

5. ________ (vs. 8)

6. The ________ (vv. 2, 4, 8)

Part 2 - Comparable to Christ

Part 3 - A Ministry Worthy of Imitation

Application Questions:
1. Are you willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel?
2. Are your motives pure in ministering to others?
3. Is your goal in life, in ministry, in marriage, in parenting, in work to please God? What needs to change?
4. Are you gentle in your ministry to others? Are you gentle toward your wife as you seek to minster to her? Your children? New believers?
5. Are you faithfully loving those you are ministering to? Can you say with Paul that you are willing to share your life with these people? Are you sacrificing for their good?
6. Is the gospel at the heart of your ministry to others?

10/23/2026

Join us for our annual Fall Festival! There will be games, food and plenty of candy.
This is a free event.
4-6pm
We are located on the corner of the Loop 287 and 103W.
2402 North John Redditt Drive
Lufkin, Texas 75904

10/18/2026

Keltys Sunday Worship Service, October 18, 2026

keltys.org
Pastor Chris Taylor
Series Title: Continuing in the Faith Awaiting the Coming of the King
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:6b-10
Title: Disciples of Jesus
Big Idea: Disciples of Jesus make disciples of Jesus.

1. ____________

Conversion is when a sinner trusts in Jesus and turns from their sin by the power of the Holy Spirit.

“If there is one darling sin that you would spare, Christ and your soul will never agree. There can be no peace between you and Christ while there is peace between you and sin.” — Charles Spurgeon

2. __________

What fruit does Paul see in the Thessalonians?
A. Their ______
B. Their _______
C. Their _________ to God
D. Their _______

3. ___________

4. Making __________

10/04/2026

Keltys Sunday Worship Service, October 4, 2026

keltys.org
Pastor Chris Taylor
Series Title: Continuing in the Faith Awaiting the Coming of the King
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5
Title: Gratitude For the Gospel
Big Idea: When you see the fruit of the gospel in the church give God thanks for the work of the gospel in the church.

1. _____________ for Salvation

Application step: Regularly thank the Lord for the work of the gospel in your life and the work of the gospel in the church.

2. ___________ of Salvation

Application step: Examine your life for fruit (e.g., faith, hope, and love), and ask others to examine your life for fruit. Praise God for the fruit that is visible, and pray for growth in those areas.

3. Status _________ of Salvation

Application step: When you are tempted to fear, anxiety, worry, or despair, remember that in Christ you are chosen by God, loved by God, and adopted into His family.

4. Means and ___________ of Salvation

Application step: Proclaim the gospel to others and ask the Lord to save the lost. Ask the Lord to convict the lost by the Holy Spirit and to give them the gift of faith in Christ.

Discussion Questions
1. Why does Paul begin his letter on the theme of prayer? How would you characterize Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians?
2. Compare 1 Thessalonians 1:2 and 1 Thessalonians 2:13 to 1 Thessalonians 5:17. What stands out?
3. What do “faith, hope, and love” refer to? What words does Paul pair with “faith, hope, and love,” and what do they refer to?
4. Why does Paul mention that the believers in Thessalonica are chosen? What does this mean, and what is the evidence that they are indeed chosen?
5. What does it mean that the gospel changes our status? How is this seen in our passage?
6. How did the gospel come to the believers in Thessalonica, and what does this mean?

Application Questions
1. Why is it important that we regularly pray for fellow believers, what should characterize our prayers for them?
2. How might we grow in faith, hope, and love, and how might we help others in the church grow in faith, hope, and love?
3. What is the evidence in our passage that the church in Thessalonica had broken away from the culture? What is the evidence for this in your own life? Why is this important?
4. How does this passage personally encourage you?
5. How does this passage challenge you to share the gospel more?
6. How might this passage affect the way you pray for the church this week?

08/12/2026

All Wednesday evening services are DISMISSED this week.

08/11/2026

Keltys AWANA Clubs begins on August 19th and meets each Wednesday during the school year from 6PM-7:30PM.
Children (4yrs old thru 6th grade) will learn and memorize large portions of scripture, be taught Biblical truths, and enjoy games and snacks.
Register now: www.keltys.org/awana

08/06/2026

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Join us for a day of family fun, community, and making a difference at our Celebrate LIFE! Diaper Drive & Family Support Fair!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎪 Carnival games & prizes
🤝 Community resources and local organizations
🍼 Diaper & baby supply drive
🥤 Complimentary refreshments provided by Lufkin Coca-Cola
❤️ A fun-filled day celebrating life and supporting families

With every donation, our partners, Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company & Walmart Lufkin, will match it! Your donation will go twice as far, allowing us to make an even greater difference in our community.

📆When? Friday, August 7th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
📍Where? Lufkin Walmart - 2500 Daniel McCall Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904
📞Call 936-632-9292 for more information about our event or to sign up to volunteer.

We can't wait to celebrate and have a fun-filled day with our amazing community.