Don't Move Away from the Gospel
In the book of Colossians, we are dealing with a church that is under siege from outside forces seeking to move the church away from simple faith in Christ. As we close out our study in chapter one, Paul reminds us once again of who we were and what Christ by His grace has accomplished for us. He refreshes the memory of the Colossians that they have the very best, so why would they move away from it?
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
The Jesus Mindset
The Jesus Mindset
Our mindset, or attitude, impacts our relationships. Most people fluctuate between an inward mindset (pleasing self) and an outward mindset (pleasing others). But by the grace of God, we have been given the mind of Christ, a new attitude that reflects His presence in our lives. This message examines three aspects of Jesus' mindset as described by the Apostle Paul in Phil. 2:1-13.
Our mindset, or attitude, impacts our relationships. Most people fluctuate between an inward mindset (pleasing self) and an outward mindset (pleasing others). But by the grace of God, we have been given the mind of Christ, a new attitude that reflects His presence in our lives. This message examines three aspects of Jesus' mindset as described by the Apostle Paul in Phil. 2:1-13.
Colossians 1:1-14
What Should We Pray For?
The Apostle Paul was excited about was happening in the ancient city of Colossae. He wanted to see the good things that God was doing in and through His people to continue, and so to that end he prays for them. Often, we struggle to know what to pray for when we think about those we care about. Paul offered up four request for those that were on his heart. These same four requests are needed in the lives of believers today. Join us as we start a new verse by verse study in the book of Colossians to discover how to better pray for those that we care about.
The Apostle Paul was excited about was happening in the ancient city of Colossae. He wanted to see the good things that God was doing in and through His people to continue, and so to that end he prays for them. Often, we struggle to know what to pray for when we think about those we care about. Paul offered up four request for those that were on his heart. These same four requests are needed in the lives of believers today. Join us as we start a new verse by verse study in the book of Colossians to discover how to better pray for those that we care about.
Colossians 1:15-20
Prominent or Preeminent
Every false teacher seeks to make Jesus less than who He is. Many false faiths give Jesus a prominent position. Prominent means, “leading, important, or well-known." But where the Apostle Paul takes us in Colossians Chapter 1, is Jesus is to be “PREEMINENT” which means, “above or before others; superior; to be first, hold the first place." Join us in our study of Colossians Chapter 1 to see why Christ is far more than just prominent.
Every false teacher seeks to make Jesus less than who He is. Many false faiths give Jesus a prominent position. Prominent means, “leading, important, or well-known." But where the Apostle Paul takes us in Colossians Chapter 1, is Jesus is to be “PREEMINENT” which means, “above or before others; superior; to be first, hold the first place." Join us in our study of Colossians Chapter 1 to see why Christ is far more than just prominent.
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