Colossians
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Lessons from Philemon
April 3, 2022From the series: Standalone Messages
The book of Philemon is a personal letter from the Apostle Paul to Philemon. In addition to words of encouragement, Paul is asking them to forgive and welcome back Onesimus who he is sending back to them. It also serves as an encouragement for us to forgive others as Christ as forgiven us.
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Christmas, Part 1
December 4, 2016From the series: Christmas 2016
Focuses on the significance of Christmas and its impact on personal faith. It discusses the importance of incorporating Christ-centered traditions in family celebrations, recognizing the holiday as an opportunity to awaken and redirect hearts towards God. Explores how Christmas traditions shape personal and familial identity, emphasizing the need to focus on Christ in these traditions for true spiritual enrichment.
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The Impact of Jesus on our Life
June 5, 2016From the series: Jesus Is Greater
Discusses the significance of Jesus Christ and His impact on our lives. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus's preeminence and how it shapes our identity and purpose. Encourages living in alignment with Christ's teachings and the importance of prayer, humility, and grace in daily life. It underscores the transformative power of Jesus in guiding our actions and words, advocating a life that reflects Christ's love and values.
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Living Out Our New Identity
May 29, 2016From the series: Jesus Is Greater
Focuses on the transformation in believers' lives through Christ. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing a new identity found in Christ, which leads to a life that reflects His teachings and values. Encourages a shift from old patterns to new, Christ-centered ways of living, highlighting the significant change in one's thoughts, actions, and interactions with others as a result of this new identity in Jesus.
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The Apologetics of Jesus
May 15, 2016From the series: Jesus Is Greater
Delves into the defense of Jesus' deity and significance, drawing heavily from the book of Colossians. It emphasizes Jesus as the embodiment of God's mystery, revealed and sufficient for all. Explores the transformation experienced by those who accept Jesus, contrasting this with religious systems that undermine his sufficiency. It further discusses the historical and biblical validation of Jesus' divinity, providing evidence to support faith in Him as the foundation of Christianity.
Blog posts (5)
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You Are A "Classic"
December 22, 2022A well-restored classic car turns heads for a reason. A warm reminder that, in God's hands, you are a classic worth restoring too.
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Three Ways to Pray Effectively
March 17, 2022There are countless books on prayer, but Scripture keeps it simple. Three practical ways to pray, drawn from how the Bible teaches us to pray.
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Understanding the Deity of Jesus
July 18, 2019The deity of Jesus sits at the foundation of the Christian faith. Why it matters, and how to know from Scripture why we can rest on it.
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The Battle Between Forgiveness and Unforgiveness
June 17, 2019Forgiveness heals; unforgiveness poisons the soul. Why forgiving others is such a battle, and how Scripture helps us actually fight it.
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JESUS IS FULLY GOD. (Colossians 2:8-9)
October 25, 2016In Christ all the fullness of God dwells in bodily form. A devotion on Colossians 2 and why the full deity of Jesus anchors the gospel.
FAQs (3)
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Is Jesus God?
Is Jesus eternal God? The Bible tells us in John 1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." And in verse 14, "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." So…
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What does "Son of God" mean?
What does the phrase, "Son of God" mean? Does it mean that God the Father literally had a son? The answer that question is just plainly no. The phrase "son of" doesn't mean that someone literally has…
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Why do Christians wear a Cross?
The cross was an instrument of gruesome torture, yet Christians wear it with hope. A look at why this symbol of death became a sign of life.