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.