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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…

6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to…

6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” 7 Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched, he said to him, “Be strong and courageous! For you will lead these…

Engage As we come together this Sunday morning, we set out with our eyes looking forward to a new week and for Christians, the week that is before us is the week of great significance that we know as Holy Week. Yet while our gaze looks with great expectation to celebrating the death and resurrection…

Colossians 1:15-2:8 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.…

1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he…

Colossians 2:4–7 (ESV) — 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. 5 For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. 6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in…

“Can’t never did anything!” Common attitude of Christians: I can’t stop sinning. 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Then Paul pointed out the absurdity of a true believer even asking the question, “are…

Rooted, Built Up and Established in Jesus

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…

Ainoa ratkaisu joka Jumalalla on meille. Mitä haluaisit Jumalalta kaikkein eniten? Veli paranis, opiskelu olis hellpoa, Asiat menis järjestykseen. Kaikki sujuisi oikein hienosti ja voittaisin lotossa. Mistä tässä elämässä on oikeaksi Uskalletaanko sanoa jotain sellaista että muuta minut kristuksen kaltaisuuteen.…

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…

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?

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…

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…

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…

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes…

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…

Giving thanks to God is a daily activity for all who truly love the LORD. Just as we are to worship God in Spirit and Truth, thanksgiving is always apart of worship. Thanksgiving and praise go hand in hand. As we will see today though numerous scriptures thanksgiving is a lifestyle of daily praise, which…

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…

Introduction: Last week we went through the first three ways we can rejoice in the struggle: We Can Rejoice in the Struggle By... Focusing on the Ministry Focusing on the Mystery Focusing on Maturity In these points we were shown that we can rejoice even in the midst of struggles by focusing on the Lord…

Why are you here? Why are you here? I don’t know if you’ve ever thought consciously about that. Many Christians or people who identify themselves as people of faith know that they’re “supposed” to attend church, but if you were to press in and ask why, many find it difficult to articulate the purpose…

Opening • Welcome • Hope you had a wonderful TG • Christmas Banquet - 12-17 AT 7 PM • The Louisiana State Police had gotten wind that illegal cock fights were becoming big in the rural areas around Lafayette. They decided to send in Boudreaux, their best undercover detective. Boudreaux spent several…

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…