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In this sermon we are picking up in Colossians 2:16-17 , which speaks of three types of heresies the Colossians were in danger of being captivated by: the Judaizers, the pagan worship, and self-made rules. These were taking their focus from being centered in Jesus. We are to hold fast to Jesus, our substance…

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying…

How were the Colossians dead already? They were mortal—condemned to death and irrelevance . And when you were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he made you alive with him and forgave us all our trespasses. They were enslaved by the powers that controlled the meaning of their…

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…

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…

Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail…

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…

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…

he Supremacy of Christ over Man-made Religion You can be turning in your bibles to Colossians Chapter 2. The last time we looked at Colossians together was at the end of November for our Evening Lord’s Supper sermon. For that service, as we prepared to take the supper, we took a very fast walk through…

Intro : This morning we talked about how Christ has put us together as a team with the pastor as the coach under the authority of God [ Owner of the team ], and the congregation as the players and we are training under His game plan [ Bible ] to win the spiritual championship of life in Christ. Tonight…

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…

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…

Rooted, Built Up and Established in Jesus

Introduction: For those of you who don’t know, this is the Washington Monument in Washington DC. When people go to see it, they are amazed by it’s shear size. It is the world’s tallest predominately stone structure in the world and measures around 555 feet and is made mostly of marble, granite, limestone,…

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…

Lesson 23: Farewells Colossians 4:7-18 We come to the last lesson in this series on the book of Colossians. As we read through the Bible we hear a great deal about Peter, James, John, and Matthew. Why? Because these men were used by God to write some of the New Testament books, and we get to know a good…

Lesson 17: Let No Man Judge You Colossians 2:16-23 This is an unusual title for a sermon or a lesson in the Word of God. We usually preach and teach that you should not judge others. That is what we are guilty of. You don’t usually have to remind people of our generation to not allow other people to…

Olen monesti pohtinut kuinka teemme uskon elämästä niin monimutkaista ja hankalaa. Jeesus tuli maailmaan jotta meillä olisi rauha. 5 mutta hän on haavoitettu meidän rikkomustemme tähden, runneltu meidän pahain tekojemme tähden. Rangaistus oli hänen päällänsä, että meillä rauha olisi, ja hänen haavainsa…

Introduction The Lord has been revealing Himself to Jacob through the Words of Moses in Deuteronomy. Moses has tried to constantly intercede for Israel before the Lord. Israel has chosen to continue to be rebellious before the Lord Even though Moses has prayed to the Lord, there has been consequences.…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth one verse at a time. We are so glad that you have joined us this Lord’s Day and I am confidant that the Lord has something for each one us, provided that we listen with our hearts. So let us open our Bible’s or electronic…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth one verse at a time. Spring is upon us and it is just a good reminder that the season s are changing church, just like the seasons change with the weather, so do the seasons of life change for us. It is a good reminder…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church where we worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. Thank you for that amazing song-service and for your faithfulness! We had a baptism scheduled for today, but it was canceled because Arianna’s grandma was not feeling…

Intellectualism Its Menace Its Method Its Mistake It ignors: The meaning of Christ’s birht The mystery of Christ’s body The majesty of Christ’s being Ceremonialism Christ’s blood Christ’s bounty The divine operation The divine opportunity Christ’s broadcasting The reality of sin The reality of Satan…

What are the characteristics of Jesus as described in the Book of Colossians? How should we view philosophy that isn't according to Christ? How are Christ and Christians "full"?