A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
Appropriately enough, we conclude our journey through Colossians during our 2019 Love Our Neighbor weekend. As Paul sends final greetings and words of encouragement, we have opportunity to reflect on the kind of Kingdom friendships that change the world, and that we too ought to cultivate. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 4: 7-18 Complementary Passage: Leviticus 19: … Read more
God has provided the perfect passage as we prepare ourselves in every way for our 2019 Love Our Neighbors weekend! As Paul’s letter to the Colossians draws to a close, he points all Christians outward, to a lifestyle of ongoing prayer and action for God’s Kingdom. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 4: 2-6 Complementary Passage: Psalm 145: … Read more
We have now reflected on what we’re to put off and put on in our Christian character and community. We now explore what it means to apply Christ to our daily relationships. A challenging and even unpopular passage in today’s culture, these verses are vital to understanding how to live our closest daily personal and … Read more
Last week we looked at what believers in Christ must “put off.” This week we continue through Colossians, considering what we are to “put on” to have the community of Christ-like love and grace that Jesus calls and empowers us to have. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 3: 12-17 Complementary Passage: Deuteronomy 7: 6-9 SERMON AUDIO SERMON … Read more
Paul’s second response to the teaching that threatens Colossian faith offers a description of the Christian life, what life in Christ is about. Paul is moving from all doctrine focus to a practical focus. Much like other letters he wrote (Romans, etc.) SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 3: 1-11 Complementary Passage: Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON AUDIO SERMON … Read more
Our journey through Colossians brings us to a passage demanding that we reject the often attractive temptation of legalism, trying to save ourselves through particular behaviors, practices, traditions, and appearances, and instead cling to the only One who can save us and give us healthy growth both individually and as a church. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians … Read more
Our journey through Colossians brings us to the sobering and glorious truth of the cross. In a few short verses, Paul shares what God did for each of us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. These magnificent verses simply take our breath away! SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 2: 13-15 Complementary Passage: Isaiah 53: … Read more
We resume our series in Colossians with a beautiful passage exploring the implications of our glorious union with Jesus Christ. Over and over again, the passage reminds us that we are “in Him.” SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 2: 6-12 Complementary Passage: Jeremiah 4: 1-4 SERMON AUDIO SERMON NOTES Once Buried and Raised with Christ, Be Filled, … Read more
Today is Missions Sunday at Lake Ridge Baptist and we welcome Jason, visiting missionary to present today’s message. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 2: 1-5 SERMON AUDIO SERMON NOTES No sermon notes today Lord & Savior: A Journey Through Colossians June 16, 2019 Jesus, Lord of the Gospel Read & Listen June 23, 2019 Jesus, Lord of … Read more
As we continue our journey through Colossians, Paul speaks of the burden he bears and the suffering he endures for the churches of Jesus Christ. The Spirit-fueled labor of his ministry to Christians has two major objectives: to proclaim Christian identity and promote Christian maturity. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Colossians 1: 24-29 Complementary Passage: Psalm 15 SERMON … Read more