This is our current sermon series! Each week, as we cover the next section of the letter to the Colossians, it will be added to this page. We hope it is a blessing and a help to you!
Why Colossians Matters - Colossians 1:1-2
In this message, we get introduced to the book of Colossians, looking at the background and context for this letter. It was written to a people who were being confused by conflicting philosophies and distracted by lesser things. And Paul gives them a clear antidote to these problems—the preeminence of Jesus in every part of their lives! From this, we begin our study with a call to clear the pedestal and place Jesus solely as priority in our life.
I’m Hearing Great Things! - Colossians 1:3-8
In this message, we see Paul begin his letter to the Colossians with some encouragement. He celebrates and thanks God for the evidence of Jesus working in their midst. They have faith, hope, and love in their church! As we see what was true about their church, we evaluate ourselves today, and see if these things can be said about us.
The Life I’m Praying For You - Colossians 1:9-14
In this message, we look at what Paul says they are praying for specifically for the church at Colosse. It’s a prayer for them to grow in their understanding of God and His ways, as well as in their actions. We see what Paul is praying would take place in their lives, and we apply it to our lives, by asking that God would do the same things in our lives as well!
Who Jesus Is and Who He Is To Be - Colossians 1:15-20
In this message, we see Paul declare some of the most beautiful and robust truths we find in Scripture about Jesus. His argument is essentially this: Jesus is who He says He is. And because of who Jesus is, there is something He is to be in each of our lives—preeminent. We should each evaluate whether Jesus really holds first place, uncontested, in our lives!
When Jesus Lives In You - Colossians 1:21-29
In this message, we follow Paul’s train of thought as he points out that each believer has Jesus living within them. Because of this truth, we need to understand some realities of our lives. We are righteous before God. We will suffer for Christ’s sake. We are called to proclaim the gospel. We are strengthened by God to accomplish all of this. We take each of these realities, and learn how they apply to our everyday lives.
Why Your Pastor Agonizes For You - Colossians 2:1-10
In this message, we see Paul share that he has a great conflict, he agonizes, for the people he is writing to. He agonizes because he knows that the enemy, fake pastors, and false teachers will come and try to take them captive by worldly philosophies and man made traditions. And he urges them to continue growing in their knowledge and understanding of God and His ways, and to be grounded, rooted, and established in Jesus, so that when these things come to take you captive, you will not be shaken.
Why Jesus Is Enough - Colossians 2:11-23
In this message, we see Paul dive deeper into what he means by us being complete in Christ. He is telling us some things that are true that show Jesus is enough. He is enough because His work on the cross is sufficient. However, if that is true, and it is, then that means that other spiritual pursuits are inadequate for our salvation and sanctification.
Looking Above While Living Below - Colossians 3:1-11
In this message, we see Paul start to talk about how God’s holy character will begin to be reflected in our lives because of the new life we have in Christ. Since we’ve been risen with Christ, our lives should not reflect the characteristics of those dead in sin, it should reflect the holy character of Jesus!
How to Dress as a Christian - Colossians 3:12-17
In this message, we see Paul continuing his thought on how to live in a way that reflects the holy character of Jesus. He uses the metaphor of clothing to illustrate this spiritual truth. What we put on is what people see. And as believers, people ought to look at us and see Jesus. How can that be the case? Paul tells us in this passage!
Letting Jesus Affect Our Homes - Colossians 3:18-4:1
In this message, we watch Paul start talking about how a Christ-centered home looks. He just got done talking about how we put on the character of Christ, and he now says that it will affect our households. The truth is, if Jesus is the Lord of our hearts, then He must also be the Lord of our homes.
How We Make A Difference - Colossians 4:2-6
In this message, we see Paul talk abour intense communion and community impact. His points about living a life that reflects that we are risen with Christ continues here as he tells us that we ought to impact others. Who you are should make a difference in the way you live, and the way you live should make a difference in the lives of those around you. But how do we make a difference? That’s what we learn from Paul here!