Secure for Mission

In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he reminds us that the Christian life is a mission with Jesus. We need comforting, encouraging, and loving relationships, and are called to live in the world, not separate from it. The church is a mission outpost for sinners, not a country club for the elite. When we fail to live on mission, we miss the fullness of life with Christ.

Equipped for Mission

Insecurity hinders the Gospel mission by causing fear, timidity, pride, and self-righteousness, obstructing the message to the lost. Paul reminds us of our security in Christ and that through prayer and wisdom towards outsiders, we are equipped to share God’s hope, joy, and grace through Christ with those who do not know Him as Lord and Savior.

The Superior Family

Paul emphasizes the superiority of Jesus Christ in his message to the Colossians by focusing on the social order of family. He explains that Godly family relationships reflect the nature of God and are given equality and dignity under Christ. Paul highlights how sinful desires for superiority and control distort God’s intended order, leading to selfish ambition. The hope of the Gospel is that Jesus used His superiority out of love for our salvation, not for selfish ambition.

Putting on Joyful Cloths

In Colossians 3, Paul continues the theme of the supremacy of Jesus Christ and His sufficient work in our lives. In fact Paul takes it to another level by proclaiming that when we put our faith in Jesus, our lives are hidden with Christ. In light of this joyful assurance we are called to seek the things that are above and to live as the true citizens of God’s glorious kingdom.

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The Whole Gospel

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor David Ball Scripture: Acts 19:1-10 Most of us live day to day with only half of the Gospel. But the truth is half of the...

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Gentleness, Humility, and Freedom

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor David Ball Scripture: Acts 18:18-28 We are free in Christ from the bondage of other people’s expectations and even the...

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Fear and Trembling in Corinth

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor David Ball Scripture: Acts 18:1-17 Weakness, Fear, and Anxiety are all a part of the human condition. We all experience...

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A Church on a Mission: Paul in Athens

Click Here to View the Sermon Watch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software: Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor Chuck Holiday Scripture: Acts 17:16-34 Summary: Paul brings the Gospel into a secular culture by exposing the emptiness...

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Receiving the Word

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor Jim McCaslin Scripture: Acts 17:10-17 Those who hear the Word of God preached should search the Scriptures diligently and...

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Love and Suffering

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor David Ball Scripture: Acts 17:1-8 One of the greatest questions of the Christian life is, “Why does a good God allow his...

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Rejoice in the Midst of Suffering

Click Here to View the Sermon Watch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software: Information about this sermon: Preacher: Bishop Alex Farmer Scripture: Acts 16:16-40 The Lord uses times of sufferings and pain, not necessarily even for our good but...

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Guided by the Spirit

Click Here to View the Sermon Watch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software: Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor David Ball Scripture: Acts 16:6-15 The Book of Acts could be called “The Acts of the Holy Spirit” because it is clear...

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Into the Hands of Grace

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor David Ball Scripture: Acts 15:36-16:5 The Jerusalem Council settled the issue of salvation by grace alone through faith in...

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