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Passages to ponder Scripture should be read, studied and there are lots of scripture that we should put to memory. Have written on our hearts and that is what this series has been about thus far, and will be until we finish it. If we summarize where we have been it helps set us up for where we are going…

“Put on then” We need to lay some ground work. This describes the depth of change that we should experience as Christians. It is dependent on you first accomplishing the instructions (by the power of the Holy Spirit) to put to other qualities to death in you. But you don’t stop there Your life in Christ…

Illus: Millie and waking me up at Taylor’s house in Abilene … So, kind of by way of review, what we covered last time I preached a couple of weeks ago, Paul started off by saying, "Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…" If you remember what we talked about last week, that language Paul uses,…

Ephesians 2:1-9 Today we continue our series on the Truth about Forgiveness. If we are going to talk about forgiveness we have to come to an understanding of what it is we are being asked to do. If you asked three people what forgiveness you might very well get three answers. But the truth is I don’t…

Olemme saaneet uusia perheenjäseniä seurakuntaan. Kimmo ja Virpi Ikola. He asuvat tuolla Linnainmaalla ja mielellään ottavat teitä vieraakseen. Pidetään heidät kiireisenä, ollaan toistemme kanssa tekemisissä säännöllisesti eikä anneta välimatkan kasvaa liian suureksi välillämme. Tutustukaa ja oppikaa…

What is compassion? Where does compassion come from? 36 Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. Can you fake true compassion? 40 And a leper came to Jesus, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying,…

Philippians 4:4-13 Today we start a new series, entitled The Truth about our Mindset. Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow: 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. But that isn’t always…

Wholly devoted followers of Jesus become the maps that leads others to the Way! Matthew 22:36–40 (ESV) “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “ You shall love t he Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and…

Turn to Colossians 3 The last two weeks we have looked in depth at Colossians 3:5-11 and at the primary command in verse 5 in particular. By way of review Paul says in light of the fact that you have died with Christ and have been raised with Christ we are to 5 Put to death therefore what is earthly…

The phrase "one another" is derived from the Greek word allelon which means "one another, each other; mutually, reciprocally." It occurs 100 times in the New Testament. Approximately 59 of those occurrences are specific commands teaching us how (and how not) to relate to one another. Obedience to those…

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,…

Intro Good Morning. How are you all doing today? I am so glad you are here with us today. Chris is much better but he still is struggling with some coughing fits that we thought may get in the way of him preaching this morning. Last week my sermon was titled “What’s Love Got to Do with it?”. We looked…

This is a great week to emphasize our community. As the people of God, everything we say or do is meant to build and strengthen our community. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received…

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, getting work done, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. A few weeks ago i was pressure washing the walkway in front of my house,…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Shoe Boxes for Kids Angel Tree Kids We have 14 kids this year to buy for, so if you would like to adopt, please see Kathy. There will be free Bibles to give our kids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2q46r2xirY Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC, where…

Introduction 2931 “You Called Me Brother” Tolstoy, the great Russian writer, was passing along a street one day when a beggar stopped him and pleaded for alms. The great Russian searched through his pockets for a coin, but finding none he regretfully said, “Please don’t be angry with me, my brother,…

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.…

This is my last Sunday with the Naples Church of Christ. Ya’ll get the tissues ready. I’m not letting you off easy. Today, we’re going to experience some nostalgia, together. But I also want to remind us of our focus on Jesus what he done for & among us, and give you hope for the future. I want to echo…

Announcements: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Winter Camp - February 4-6th Good morning saints. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Christmas eve we had to my estimation about 60 people in the building - which was wonderful. It was a blessing to host some of your family that don’t usually make it…

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…

Colossians 3: 1-17 Summary Colossians 3:1-17 Colossians 3 is the pivot point for the epistle. Having tracked through a number of significant theological points relating to Christ’s supremacy to the law and angels, Paul turns to practical ramifications. This episode of the podcast focuses on two: (1)…

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…

Recap 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Humility 1. Wisdom 2. Exaltation 3. Jesus was Submission is the essence of humility What his looks like on a day-to-day basis allowing someone else's position to be greater than your position Gentleness Mighty Ducks…

Just this past week something caught my attention in the news. You may have seen it yourself and read about it. An act of forgiveness was seen. Can you imagine forgiving the person who killed your own brother? Well, that's exactly what happened in a Dallas courtroom this past Wednesday. Police officer…

Tuesday 2-22-2022 Unity The idea of unity means, to not be divided, to be in harmony, to be in tune with something or someone. To be in communion, to be in fellowship, to be one or be together by some form of bond. Is unity always good? 14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership…