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Today we are in Colossians 3:5-11 . So far in Colossians, Paul has been laying strong theological foundations, reminding the Colossian believers of the truths that they had been taught. He wrote this letter to remind them of the truth, as there were false teachers and wrong ideas spreading about how…

Review: His thankfulness is because of God’s work through Christ in his church. Therefore, in our time today, we are going to look at a few ways Paul is thankful for the work of Christ in the church. He writes in v 4, 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given…

Divine Goodwill There’s a problem people face in this world. They can’t see. They can’t see two things: 1) the offense of their own sin and 2) the love of God. God’s posture toward humanity is not one of anger, but one of love. He is divinely good. In fact, he sent his own Son as a token of his love…

11 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, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.…

Colossians 3:2-17 Good morning church! It is a good morning, and God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth has moved Heaven and Earth to make it so you were here with us this morning…and God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth has moved Heaven and Earth to make it so the others in this room,…

Ephesians 4:17–24 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: who…

Hello again, today we are picking up where we left off last week looking at God’s design for marriage. We already learned that the marriage relationship was created to reflect Christ’s relationship with His Bride the church. We also recognized that it is vital to follow God’s design for marriage so that…

INTRODUCTION Today we’re gonna continue our series in the book of Colossians. Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Colossians chapter 3. & we’re gonna read verses 1-10. Colossians 3:1-10 & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is Renewed…

Scriptures: Various passages Start Recording Introduction Good morning again to you. I’m glad you are all here this morning. For the next few weeks we are going to take a deeper look at where we are headed as a church and what we need to be doing as a church that seeks to be driven by the Gospel and…

Why Did God Command the Destruction of Nations? Part 2 So here are the four doctrines, or topics, that we are looking into to help us understand this passage: The holiness of God Sin (and the dangers it brings) God’s Wrath God’s Sovereignty (In everything, including salvation) We return this morning…

What is Paul’s Goal? To see these new believers succeed in living their Christian lives. What is my goal in sharing this passage with you today, To see you, and me, to see, new and old believers, future believes succeed in living Christian lives. Chapter 3 begins with Paul explaining how to do this.…

In Him Last week I tried to set the context for some of Paul’s ethical teaching thats come at the end of chapter two and then throughout chapter three. What I tried to make clear is that, in Paul’s mind, at your baptism, something happened. For Paul, baptism isn’t merely a symbolic act of obedience.…

The collection of spiritual fruit not only gives us instruction for developing our own Christian character, it also provides a diagnostic framework to give our lives focus, clarity, and direction.

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…

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely…

Introduction: My youngest son, Zane, has a tendency to get dirty. He has certain clothes that he likes a lot better than others. He also has certain socks he likes better. And so after playing outside and getting filthy, we take him in for a bath and he has nice clean clothes on. Yet, sometimes, he finds…

Biblical Sexuality is expressed through intimacy and vulnerability with Christ and his community. Inro- Gabe Biblical Sexuality is the lens through which we understand and process relationships. It is the essential element of reflecting the image of God. 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek…

16 years ago – I shared a sermon titles get ready for a wild ride. About the Movement of the Holy Spirit. Today I want to share an encouraging word with you… entitled Watch Your Walk Text: “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise” ( Eph. 5:15 ). Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:15–20…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

Announcements Are there any announcements? If you would like to be on our mass email list, please fill out the card on the back of the pew and drop it in the offering box as you exit the sanctuary. The Revelation Bible Study continues this Thursday at 6pm. Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC…

Introduction (Previous Messages in the Colossians Series) ‘For the Faithfulness of Epaphras’ - Col. 1:1-8 In that message, we looked at how because Epaphras was Faithful to serve the LORD, the gentiles there at Colosse gained: Faith in Christ Fellowship with each other A Future home in Heaven Fruit for…

Forgive! What is the single most difficult thing for Christians to do? (ask first) But … Forgive is exactly what we are COMMANDED to do… Look at Col. 3:1-17 — The Apostle Paul gives us some direction on Holy Living… Look at what he says: Colossians 3:1 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ,…

This morning I want to preach to you about revival. Personal revival, church wide revival, a revival of God working in a generation that has gone far from God. What is meant when I use the word “revival”? A current definition of revival is the act or instance of reviving. Revival is to rekindle a flame…

Sermon Title: What is the Mission of the Church? Introduction: Good morning and welcome to you and those of you just now joining us online. Last week we began a series called Replant where we are looking at the replanting and relaunching of Hope Bible Fellowship. Last week’s message centered on a Theology…