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The First Pope

God disciplines His disobedient children to protect us and bring us home when we wander.

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.

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June 30, 2024 Sunday Service

June 30, 2024 Sunday Service

Sixth Sunday After PentecostInformation about this week's service: Readings: TBD TBD Worship Songs: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Christ is Mine Forevermore Jesus Paid It All What a Wondrous Love Is This (Wondrous Love) We Will Feast In The House Of Zion Blessed...

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God’s Miraculous Faithfulness, Israel’s Obedience, and the Rest of God

God’s Miraculous Faithfulness, Israel’s Obedience, and the Rest of God

God enabled Joshua to lead the Israelites into Canaan through their obedience, but they soon fell into sin and had only a brief rest from warfare. Despite the odds, Joshua obeyed God and defeated many kings. God offers eternal rest to those who come to Jesus, who secured our salvation through His sacrifice on the Cross. His burden is easy and light.

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June 23, 2024 Sunday Service

June 23, 2024 Sunday Service

Fifth Sunday After PentecostInformation about this week's service: Readings: TBD TBD Worship Songs: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Christ is Mine Forevermore Jesus Paid It All What a Wondrous Love Is This (Wondrous Love) We Will Feast In The House Of Zion Blessed...

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Finding Rest in Obedience

Finding Rest in Obedience

God promises us rest and peace in faithful obedience to His Word. The challenge of the human heart is trust in those promises. We tend to think that we can find rest and fulfilment by doing the things we want to do and fear following God will bring us heartache and disappointment. How can we come to a place of trusting in the promises of God? Only through the goodness of God in the perfect obedience of His Son Jesus Christ.

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June 16, 2024 Sunday Service

June 16, 2024 Sunday Service

Fourth Sunday After PentecostInformation about this week's service: Readings: TBD TBD Worship Songs: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Christ is Mine Forevermore Jesus Paid It All What a Wondrous Love Is This (Wondrous Love) We Will Feast In The House Of Zion Blessed...

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The Security of Grace

The Security of Grace

No matter how much we like to think differently, we are insecure people. We are always worried about being forgotten or abandoned. This is true of all our relationships including God. We worry that God will not show up to help us and save us in our times of need. Joshua 10 tells us of a grace filled God who helps and saves even the most unworthy sinners just like us.

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June 9, 2024 Sunday Service

June 9, 2024 Sunday Service

Third Sunday After PentecostInformation about this week's service: Readings: TBD TBD Worship Songs: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Christ is Mine Forevermore Jesus Paid It All What a Wondrous Love Is This (Wondrous Love) We Will Feast In The House Of Zion Blessed...

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Sons and Daughters or Slaves

Sons and Daughters or Slaves

Click Here to View the SermonWatch & listen to every sermon on your favorite podcast software:Information about this sermon: Preacher: Pastor Chuck Holiday Scripture: Joshua 9 When we remember that we are sons and daughters of our gracious Heavenly Father we are...

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June 2, 2024 Sunday Service

June 2, 2024 Sunday Service

Second Sunday After PentecostInformation about this week's service: Readings: TBD TBD Worship Songs: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Christ is Mine Forevermore Jesus Paid It All What a Wondrous Love Is This (Wondrous Love) We Will Feast In The House Of Zion Blessed...

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