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We Are Not Ignorant Here me this morning before we even get into the text… some of you, some of us have been in a spiritual battle. Some of us are currently in a spiritual battle. Some of us are fighting the devil right now. Some of us were fighting the devil just to make it to church this morning. Here…

Who is Jesus? Colossians 1:12-18 Intro : Ill. The Disciples on the sea, Jesus calmed the sea and they declared, " What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! ", Mt. 8:27 . (Ill. Even the enemies of Jesus, the Scribes and Pharisees, wondered about Who He was. “ And the scribes…

Names mean something to us. Alyvia (found it in a baby name book) Marie Jane (both grandma’s) Bennson (baby name book) Hugh Amyah (picked by Amy and spelled for her) Renea (Amy) Names meant even more in the Old Testament. They would name their children by how they felt, something that was happening,…

The Pre-Eminence of Jesus He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is the head of…

Colossians Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith…

21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. 22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. 4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. 14 For…

This morning I am doing something that will be different for you as well as for me. Our annual meeting is today following the service, and as part of my duties as pastor, I am to provide a report. I have found that when the report is done in written form, very few people outside the governing board read…

The Good News Of The Superiority Of Christ Jesus I am weak. I am imperfect. I am broken. I am mortal. I am unable to effect any eternal change. I am needy. I am longing. I need Jesus. Jesus is strong. Jesus is perfect. Jesus is whole. Jesus is immortal. Jesus has all authority. Jesus is the provision.…

Est-ce possible de connaître la volonté de Dieu ? Est-ce que Dieu veut qu’on connaisse sa volonté ? Si on connaît la volonté de Dieu , est-ce que ça change nos vies? Pour connaître la volonté de Dieu , faut-il commencer par connaître Dieu ? Qui es-tu Seigneur? Actes 26.15-20 Qu’est-ce que ça change à…

*** Letter: Letters then as now are easily identified Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Argues against a kind of gnosticism denying the deity…

Citizens Last week we kicked off a new series based on a River Valley Church bible study about our true freedom in Christ. We are learning what it means to have true freedom and how that freedom gives us purpose. Last week we examined the difference between the human idea of freedom and God’s idea of…

Romans 11:25-36 As Paul writes these chapters he is letting the Christians in Rome know that it is a surety that God will Redeem Israel. God loves is unchangeable. If Israel will call upon the name of the Lord they will be saved. This is evident in their history, and it will be true in their future.…

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus…

“God will forgive; that is his ‘business.’” —Voltaire “I like committing crimes. God likes forgiving them. Really the world is admirably arranged.” —W.H. Auden “Christians are by no means immune from the temptation to slip from a celebration of grace to an abuse of grace.” —Douglas Moo Refutation: I…

INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Colossians chapter 1 . & we’re gonna read verses 12-14. Colossians 1:12-14 . & when you find that in Your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is Give Joyful Thanks to the Father. In Colossians 1:12-14 the Scriptures…

The story of Mary and Martha is familiar we've heard it dozens of times, and for that reason the jolt its meant to give us has become somewhat reduced; but the jolt is still there, no getting around it. The Lord Jesus praises the adoring, dreamy eyed, meditative Mary sitting at his feet, and scolds the…

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. You rescue us from the kingdom of darkness and bring us into the light of your perfect kingdom of love and goodness. We pray your kingdom would come and your will would be done in our lives, in our families, in our church, and in our community as it is in heaven.…

Intro: I worry so much. I always have. It stems from my old nature. In Colossians 3:17 , we get a sense of God's vision for our lives. Here's what it is: Read: Colossians 3:17 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through…

Sons of God, Seed of Abraham We have spent a lot of time talking about God’s plan to reclaim the disinherited nations and restore his rule over those he disinherited. By way of review: God’s original plan was that all humankind would be his earthly family, ruling in cooperation with him and his heavenly…

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom…

18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our…

Stories and metaphors about shepherds crop up all the way through the Bible - and in the Jeremiah reading we’ve just heard we’ve got quite a few references. So… when you think of shepherds what comes to mind? (OPEN QUESTION) In Israel’s traditions ‘the shepherd’ was a metaphor for a King (which is quite…

Colossians 1:1-23 Walk worthy of the Lord…that seemed like a good working title. It is what is printed in your bulletins, But, he more I say it, the more unattainable it feels. Understand when I chose it, I had been examining, really immersing myself in the prayer Paul prayed for these guys, and part…

Introduction Colossians 1:1-2 , Introduction - Know who you are He knew who he was, and who he was writing to... He was An Apostle, by the will of God They were God’s Holy people, faithful - wanting to grow in Christ Colossians 1:3-8 , What are we known for? Faith in Christ Jesus Love for all God’s people…

1. Delivered from lies (error) to the truth [ Colossians 1:5-6 , 13 ; 1 Timothy 2:4 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 ; Psalm 119:105 ; John 8:32 ] Believing wholeheartedly the truth 2. Delivered from sin (ungodliness) to virtue (godliness) [ Romans 6:17-18 ; 2 Peter 1:5-9 ; Ezekiel 36:25-28 ; Jeremiah 31:33 ]…