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16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not…

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…

1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, 3 but God said, ‘You shall…

Today, we are continuing our series called Jesus is Greater. Does anyone know what an idol is? When we think of idols we think of small statues that people worship. The truth is an idol can be anything that people place above their relationship with God. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. This…

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…

Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. For centuries Israel offered sacrifices to God for sin. Over and over, blood flowed, testifying that the penalty of sin was death. But over and over, a substitute stood in place of the sinner. Countless animals died under the priestly knife as…

The Situation in Colossae Paul is arguing against those who seek fulfillment outside of Jesus Christ. Why Can I Only Find Fulfillment in Jesus? You have already acknowledged that Jesus is Lord . (v. 6-7) So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and…

and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through…

(S1) Mary Magdalene the first to experience the resurrection—Outside the empty tomb the risen Christ stood before FULLY ALIVE! Were her tear-soaked eyes playing tricks on her? The first April fool’s? “Teacher,” she calls him, yet we know he was to her so much more; the one who saved her. Jesus the one…

Mention Caleb and Taylor update For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places . Today, I have five truths for us to hold on to because... The…

Scripture Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the…

Engage There was once a man who was hiking along a narrow trail that wove its way along a beautiful mountainside. The man was so overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of all that his eyes saw that he wasn’t paying much attention to where he was going. When the trail turned, the man did not, and he slipped…

Exodus 13:17-14:31 Introduction In our last Torah Portion we talked about the Plagues So the Lord said to Moses: “See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children…

Having a faith that is focused on Christ can be complicated. The Bible tells us that sometimes religion itself can become a distraction from faith in Jesus; how can we clear out everything that distracts our faith from being focused on Christ?

B’reisheet In the Beginning Introduction How many of you know that the Bible was written in Hebrew Many say the OT was written in Hebrew, and the NT in Greek What we have is only what we have found as evidence: Greek documents showing the NT and Hebrew for the OT. However, most the characters and places…

Colossians 2:9-3:1 Good morning church! We are so glad that you have joined us this morning, whether in person or online. We are in Colossians 2 this morning if you want to begin turning there. Those of you watching this this morning, or perhaps at a later date, we want to encourage you to join us in…

Rooted, Built Up and Established in Jesus

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.…

Last week, ended with an emphasis on being rooted in Christ so you can stand firm 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. But is that all we…

Understanding basic truths and following basic practices are essential to building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is predicated on a response to Christ’s words in John 15:14 , “ You are my friends if you do whatever I command you. ” One of…

Not a Moment, but a Journey Becoming Christian, or becoming Christ-like, is not something that occurs in a single moment. It is rather more like a journey. The process of becoming more like Christ is something that takes place over a long period of time, over a lifetime. But every journey does have a…

As you received...so live Anyone here feel just a little bit sorry for Martha? Martha seems to have been left with all the preparations for the meal that is to be given to their guests. In Near Eastern culture, then as now, this was a considerable obligation, so Martha’s aggravation in the circumstances…

We are continuing our study of Colossians today, picking up where I left off in Colossians 2 . Thank you, Paul for filling in last week, and covering Colossians 3:1-4 . He did a fine job reminding us of the results of the resurrection, and how our hearts and minds need to be on things above. Today, we…

Pre-Intro We’ve been looking at Colossians when I’ve had to opportunity to preach. The last time we looked at Colossians together in February, we looked at the end of chapter 1, into the beginning of Chapter 2. We saw that Christ is Supreme in the growth of the Church - we saw the burden that Paul had…

Why is this such an important day? It redefines life. Who Christ Is 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 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…