Jesus Is Your Life: At Home (Colossians 3:20-21)
We continue in Colossians 3:20–21 as Paul gives instructions to the family. What makes a great home? How can families work? Jesus must be your life. It is a love for Christ and a desire to obey Him that will lead children to obey their parents. It is the love, patience, and forgiveness found in Christ that leads parents to shepherd their children in a way that glorifies Him. The home will be transformed and used for His glory if it is centered on Christ!
Read MoreJesus Is Your Life: In Marriage p2 (Colossians 3:19)
We will consider Colossians 3:19 as Paul again reminds us that Jesus is Your Life: In Marriage (part 2). This time, the focus is on the husband as Paul says, “Husbands, love your wives and do not become bitter against them.” In just one verse there are two vital commands that, if obeyed by the power of His Spirit, will completely transform and restore a marriage.
Read MoreThree Qualities of a Usable Servant (Isaiah 66:1-2)
We have the privilage of welcoming the wild man, our very own missionary to Uganda, Shannon Hurley! He will be preaching from Isaiah 66:1–2 on the Three Qualities Of A Usable Servant.
Read MoreJesus Is Your Life: In Marriage Pt 1 (Colossians 3:18)
Paul gives A Message To Women in Colossians 3:18: “Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” Submission is the theme as the Lord calls on all wives to submit to their husbands as if they are submitting to the Lord directly. Submission should not be viewed as a prison or some lesser role or responsibility, but rather as the greatest expression of your devotion to Christ and your husband.
Read MoreChristians Are Different P2 – Colossians 3:15-17
we continue in Colossians 3:15–17 as we consider Part 2 on how Christians Are Different. In a world filled with anger and war, Christians are controlled by peace as we follow the Prince of Peace. In a discontent, ungrateful, and never-satisfied culture, Christians are marked by thankfulness! Believers stand out as different from the world when the word of Christ lives deep in our hearts and drives everything we do, say, and think.
Read MoreChristians Are Different P1. Colossians 3:10-14
We continue in Colossians 3:10–14 as Paul will lay out how Christians Are Different. True Christianity is not just a list of negative do-nots but as we look to Christ, who is our life, we are also encouraged to put on the new self! This passage will remind us of our identity in Christ, the amazing grace He has lavished upon us, and His incredible love which drives us to become more like Him.
Read MoreDie to Self Colossians 3:5-9
Colossians 3:5–9 will reveal to us the answer to our problem: we must Die to Self. In a culture that encourages us to join in worshipping and indulging in our immorality, impurity, passion, evil desires, and greed, which amounts to idolatry – Christ will call us to FLEE and put our sin to death.
Read MoreJesus Is Your Life Colossians 3:1-4
We begin with Colossians 3:1–4 as Paul calls on all believers to Set Your Mind. The world may offer an abundance of substitutes to satisfy your soul – sex, money, possessions, achievements, power, and more – but there is only one who offers true and lasting satisfaction: Jesus Christ.
Read MoreLiving Everyday Life for Christ
A special message, a unique time for us as a church that must not be missed – we will walk through God’s Word, focus on some of our distinctives, and teach on LIVING EVERY DAY FOR CHRIST. This time in the Word will be a combination of a church report, a teaching-pastor update, encouragement to look for opportunities, a challenge to do things God’s way, and an update on where we’re going.
Read MoreThe Amazing Authority of Christ Matthew 7:28-29
In Matthew 7:28–29, we conclude by considering The Amazing Authority of Christ. The sermon on the mount wraps up with the reaction of the crowd to Christ, which was AMAZEMENT without repentance. This Sunday, we will examine our hearts, embrace the greatness of our SAVIOR, and learn much about him.
Read MoreThe Rock of Assurance Matthew 7:24-27
Christ will remind us of The Rock of Assurance we all need. Christ will teach us the only way to survive the storms of life and the final storm of judgement is to build our lives upon the solid ROCK of Christ as our only foundation. May we all be able to sing and proclaim together: “On Christ, the solid rock, I stand!”
Read MoreMoms By Grace Spring Panel
Spring Panel and the previous speakers were on the panel – Dori Lengyel, Sharon Verougstraete, and Lauren Dietrich.
Read MoreThe Danger of a Christianity Without Christ Matthew 7:21-23
Christ will continue in His Sermon on the Mount from warning of errant teachers last week to warning of errant hearers this week. Matthew 7:21–23 will reveal The Danger of a Christianity Without Christ. Our Lord will teach that many are professors of Christ but not possessors of Christ. Let’s learn how to discover and how to share the gospel with those who call themselves Christians yet do not have Christ. These are the words we don’t want to hear, but they are also the words we don’t want our loved ones to hear – let’s hear what Christ says and ask ourselves and others the pointed questions that come from the text.
Read MoreWalk to a New Life Luke 24:12-49
Luke 24:12–49 and take a Walk To A New Life!
Read MoreDangers Christians Face: False Teachers Matthew 7:15-20
: Christ will warn us in Matthew 7:15–20 of one of the biggest Dangers Christians Face: False Teachers. These false prophets will come to you in sheep’s clothing looking to deceive, derail, and destroy those walking on the narrow road. There were false teachers back then in the first century and there are false teachers today – disguising themselves through trendy social media posts, on TV, in Bible colleges, seminaries, Christian high schools, and churches.
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