1 Thessalonians 1:1 - Upside Down Family

In this opening message on 1 Thessalonians 1:1, we kick off our series exploring what it means to live as an "Upside Down Family." Paul, Silas, and Timothy write to a young church in Thessalonica, demonstrating how gospel team ministry and a shared identity in God reshape how we belong to one another. Discover how the local church is called to counter-cultural living, anchored in grace, peace, and the supernatural bonds of God's kingdom family. Preacher: Ben Read Website: https://www.christchurchblackpool.co.uk Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @christchurchblackpool   Bible App: https://www.bible.com/organizations/e... Stay connected: Instagram:   / ccblackpool   Facebook:   / christcblackpool   X: https://mobile.twitter.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to 1 Thessalonians 00:04:15 - Paul, Silas, and Timothy: A Model of Shared Leadership 00:11:30 - "To the Church": Defining the Gospel Family 00:19:00 - Anchored in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 00:27:15 - Counter-Cultural Kingdom Living in Modern Society 00:34:40 - Grace and Peace: The Heart of Gospel Fellowship 00:38:50 - Closing Prayer & Application