The Supremacy of Christ
When God’s Love Meets His Enemies (Romans 5:6-11, Good Friday)
God’s love for his enemies led him to the cross. It is where, as Paul says, “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When one sees the marvelous works of the Lord, telling the glory of those works is the response. If you see, tell. The…
Reflecting the Imago Dei in community (Colossians 3:9-17)
In Christ, we have been given a new name, a new identity. We bear the name of Christ and are a new creation formed in His image. This compels to live out our new identity in a manner worthy of Christ. We do this in community, the fellowship called the church. We are to be people who love others,…
Become Who You Are (Colossians 3:1-8)
When we look at this passage, we see that Christ has already accomplished a new life and salvation for us. We live in response to what God has already done. We see that Christ has given us a new heavenly residence, sheltered us from the wicked, is returning with us as a display of glory, is pouring out wrath on wickedness, but has saved us from His wrath. Our response…
Disqualified (Colossians 2:16-23)
Striving for holiness by following the law will never bring inner transformation of the heart. It’s often called legalism and it destroy spiritual life. Those who live by a moral code and try to create a false sense of righteousness and ignore the true sin in the heart will be disqualified for true spiritual life. We must abide in Christ and grow with a growth that…
Rejoicing in Suffering (Colossians 1:24-2:5)
Paul begins this passage by saying he “rejoices in his sufferings.” Is Paul insane? Aren’t sufferings something to be avoided at all costs? Doesn’t the loving God want me to have pain and affliction-free life? Perhaps we need to change our perspective on suffering and affliction. Romans 5 says that suffering PRODUCES endurance, character, and hope.…
Reconciled to Christ (Colossians 1:21-23)
(NOTE: Audio does not begin until the 3’15 mark in the message) Since Jesus Christ is supreme over all things, He has the authority, power, and love to reconcile those once hostile to God. He has done it through His death and resurrection. Having this as a true and solid foundation of faith, we in Christ are compelled to continue in faith, stable and steadfast,…
The Supremacy of Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15-20)
Jesus Christ is supreme over all things, including our lives and our churches. Why that matters.
Redeemed, Part 2 (Colossians 1:9-14)
As we continue in Colossians, we look at the supremacy of Christ who reveals who God is and how He redeems His people. In Colossians 1:9-14, we see that God wants us to seek His will that we might walk worthy of Hi, being pleasing to Him. We will bear fruit in all good works, increase in knowledge of God, be strengthened with His power, and give thanks to the Father in…
