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Introduction Tonight we continue our exploration into the book of Colossians, and in doing so, will finish out the first chapter of this epistle to the church at Colosse. (Recap) (Previous Messages in the Colossians Series) ‘For the Faithfulness of Epaphras’ - Col. 1:1-8 In that message, we looked at…

Where Did We Come From? We are in week two of a series on Developing a Biblical Worldview. We’re looking at God’s perspective on life. What life is really like. Seeing life from God’s point of view. And seeing the error in unbiblical worldviews because they have tremendous influence over your life. Just…

What Is a Worldview? Beginning a new series on developing a biblical worldview over next several weeks. You may have never heard of a worldview? Just what is it? Most definitions of worldview start here: A worldview is a set of basic beliefs , a more or less organized (and most people’s worldviews are…

I wanted to take a session to discuss and revisit something we’ve talked about before in our series on the Supernatural by Dr. Michael Heiser. This will come up again later in the Fall on our study over Genesis. And that is the concept of Cosmology. I think one of the biggest problems in the Western…

Taking the Bible's Own Context Seriously In this second episode of the series on Bible study, we will discuss what interpreting the Bible “in context” really means — taking the Bible’s own primitive context seriously. Rather than filter the Bible through creeds dating from the 17th and 18th centuries,…

Genesis 13:1-18 1 So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him. 2 Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the Negev as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning,…

How Do I Know What's True? We currently in a series on “Developing A Biblical Worldview” We’ve defined a “worldview” as a set of basic beliefs , a more or less organized (and most people’s worldviews are less organized) system of assumptions and values because people’s thoughts tend to develop patterns…

Introduction: There is something about a sunrise that is captivating. My family really enjoys being able to see sunrises. Where we live, we are able to normally see a beautiful sunrise most clear mornings. Watching the colors and the contrasts gives us one more reason to be captivated by God. The beauty…

“ And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. ”“ Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar…

The Story of the Bible - Week 1: Introduction

Water Rights What's in a name Emulation or Envy Unfaithfulness to the Abrahamic Covenant

Summary These two verses are (in)famous in New Testament study. Paul’s comments about baptism and circumcision, and a “circumcision made without hands” have been an interpretive battle ground every since they were written down. How does baptism relate to our receiving and being rooted in Christ ( Col…

Holy War We closed last week with the demise of the giant Og, last of the Rephaim (see Deut. 3: 1-11 ). Israel’s battles in the Transjordon bring us face-to-face with an issue that has troubled bible students, pastor and scholars for centuries: the practice of extermination in Israel’s war of conquest.…

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Author: Paul (and Timothy ) 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Audience: The Church at Colossae Mostly gentiles but some Jews as well. There was another…

Two years after the events of chapter 40. Pharaoh has a dream Part 1: From the Nile come seven plump cows, then seven “ugly and thin” cows. The ugly, thin cows eat the plump cows. Part 2: Seven ears of grain, “plump and good”, are growing on a stalk. Then seven thin and blighted ears sprout and swallow…

Turn to and read Luke 2:1-20 . Pray. For the next few moments I would like you to ponder this question. Now, before you answer that question too quickly, stop and think… Is a Christmas tree truth or tradition? Are stockings hung on the mantle truth or tradition? Is gift giving truth or tradition? Are…

This means War In the last few meetings we have devoted attention to in the inauguration of the kingdom of God. God’s plan to revive the Edenic program was launched as part of his new covenant plan to become man to ensure success where Israel failed. God’s good rule would overspread the globe as originally…

The Truth Behind Valentine’s Day Announcements The Truth Behind Valentine’s Day Prayer What do you think about when you think of Valentine’s Day? INSERT IMAGES - HEART, CUPID. The Players Cupid, Zeus, Venus, Saint Valentine, Lupercus, Cupid - sexual love, not born but referred to as child of Venus &…

Do you know how we can tell when we are not focusing on Christ? We become divided by acting snobbish, criticizing, and ignoring others becoming prideful and prestigious. Is Christ Divided? No Then why do we become divided? Every church and member needs to listen to this message today and take it to heart,…

This is a general statement I have heard through the years from believers that go to other churches that may have been in a more traditional baptist type church when they were younger. “I was never happy.” “I never had a good view of myself.” “I never was free.” “Now I don’t feel guilty anymore.” The…

Intro: Talk about trip Talk about Easter … Series - We are learning the true character of Jesus… We want you to know who he really is. Theme Verse ... 1 Y ou’ll remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God’s master stroke, I didn’t try to impress you with polished speeches and…

Cosmic Geography The divine transgressions we looked at in the previous chapter had something in common. They were both supernatural rebellions aimed at co-opting God’s plan for humanity and the restoration of his rule. In this chapter we’ll look at another rebellion, one that originated with people.…

Human Hope Hope there are several ways that hope is defined. *As a noun... 1.a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen: A: "he looked through her belongings in the hope of coming across some information" B. "I had high hopes of making the Olympic team" 2.a feeling of trust: A:…

I want to start today by talking a bit about how we approach the Bible and the the subject of origins. I understand that this is a subject that strikes at the core of our understanding of what we think the Bible actually is to us as modern people who believe in the message and mission of Christ. But…

God is a Spirit Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is , there is liberty. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light…