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We all struggle with “ shoulds ” - the idea of promoting “self-made religion”. It is my observation that some personalities struggle with the “shoulds” of legalism more. The use of the word “should” in our thoughts and speech is an indication that we are functioning in a cycle of condemnation and shame…

Those in Christ cannot be blaclisted, banned or bound by the expectations of others.

Introduction: For those of you who don’t know, this is the Washington Monument in Washington DC. When people go to see it, they are amazed by it’s shear size. It is the world’s tallest predominately stone structure in the world and measures around 555 feet and is made mostly of marble, granite, limestone,…

In this sermon we are picking up in Colossians 2:16-17 , which speaks of three types of heresies the Colossians were in danger of being captivated by: the Judaizers, the pagan worship, and self-made rules. These were taking their focus from being centered in Jesus. We are to hold fast to Jesus, our substance…

Pastor Mark continues his series on Colossians, speaking on the Dangers to our Faith in Christ, and how we can Overcome these Dangers.

Jesus did not follow the Pharisaic fasting practices because they mourned the loss of the Temple and in him the New Temple, the Bridegroom, was here. He did did indicate that a new-age appropriate fasting would develop after his "removal." Thus there should be no wholesale dropping of tradition as has happened sometimes in the Church, but examination and discernment by competent authorities, not just to drop things, but to see if this or that pious practice no longer has the appropriate effect in this current age and culture of the Church AND if new practices would convey the same effect. Examples are given from penitential disciplines and choices that this priest has made.

Recap If you have your Bible tonight, go ahead and grab it. We’ll be in Colossians chapter 2. Colossians chapter 2 is where we’ll be. If you remember, we began our semester studying through the first chapter and a half of this theologically-rich, Christ-exalting book. We titled the series: “ Maturity…

Paul disciplines his life and gives up rights for the sake of others, even others living in ignorance. Jesus tells us that our choice to use material goods in love rather than collect them for ourselves, believing demonic lies and making ourselves the center, determines the kingdom we enter. So our asceticism during the great fast is freeing us to live in love and see the Jesus we meet in prayer and worship in our neighbor rather than othering the neighbor and serving what we think is ourselves. The choice and our fate is ours.

Don’t Be Fooled Colossians 2:16–19 (ESV) 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism…

Announcement (RT) Call to Worship (RT) Hymn 9 (RT) Prayer of Praise and Confession (RT) Offering (RT) Doxology (RT) Pastoral Prayer Civil Realm: The Lost of the World/Mission of the church: Sanctification The Sick and Afflicted Sermon Text Introduction Open you bibles to 1 Timothy 4 with me. This evening…

El apóstol advierte a los colosenses sobre las falsas corrientes teológicas que los amenazaban y les hace ver que la vida en Cristo es mejor.

Freed by Christ Colossians 2:20–23 (ESV) 20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— 21 “Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to…

Asceticism is not about giving up the goods God has put in the world, but about disciplining our passions so that we are not bound by our passions in this age but are free to already experience "putting on" our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul gives us the principles and Jesus gives us three examples of areas in which we can be free from bondage and directed to ultimate ends.

By turning your attention to Jesus, who He is, and what He has done, you will not fall prey to "Slow Drift Syndrome"

Is worldliness a list of behaviors and appearances, like hair length or card-playing, or is it something more? In this passage, we see our Lord use the term differently, identifying His religious brothers with the world. Watch/listen here: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermon/620232220492978

Believers are not to be intimidated by those who think spirituality is achieved outside a relationship with Christ

CODE WORD I want to talk this morning as we begin about something that we all experienced as children. It’s also something we’ve all learned to do with our kids or grandkids (if you have them). What is that something? That something is “the look”. You know “the look .” As children we see "the look” and…

This is an expository sermon unpacking 1 Timothy 4:1–6. The central argument is that since apostasy and heresy characterise the later times, a crucial measure of a good church and a good pastor is that they be alert watchmen and pastoral theologians.

The pursuit of Godliness begins with discipline

Finding your identity in Christ not in what you do or do not do.

Intro:Good News & Bad News The poet/rapper Jermaine Lamarr Cole pens these words I present to you “On the road to riches listen this is what you’ll find The good news is that you came a long way The bad news is that you went the wrong way Think being broke was better” He speaks about the pursuit of wealth…