The Christian Society (Colossians 3:18-4:1)

The Christian Society Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1 The Christian Society (Audio) The Christian Society (PDF) Introduction Well, we are almost finished with the letter to the Colossians. In this section of the letter, Paul shifted his focus from the false teaching in the church toward the Colossians living in such a way that matched their new …

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The New Self (Colossians 3:12-17)

The New Self Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 The New Self (Audio) The New Self (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Chapter three of the letter is a shift from Paul criticizing the false teaching in the church to his appealing the Colossians to live in such a way …

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Seeking Things Above (Colossians 2:16-3:4)

Seeking Things Above Scripture Text: Colossians 2:16-3:4 Seek Things Above (Audio) Seeking Things Above (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Though he had not planted that church or met the people there, Paul worked hard so they would hear the good news of Jesus Christ and the …

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Alive in Christ (Colossians 2:6-15)

Alive in Christ Scripture Text: Colossians 2:6-15 Alive in Christ (Audio) Alive in Christ (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. We do not know exactly to what Paul was responding in this letter, but it seems that some false teachers were causing problems in the church. Therefore, …

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Laboring for the Gospel (Colossians 1:24-2:5)

Laboring for the Gospel Scripture Text: Colossians 1:24-2:5 Laboring for the Gospel (Audio) Laboring for the Gospel (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. While we do not know exactly to what Paul was responding in this letter, it seems that some false teachers were causing problems in …

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Psalm 139:13-24)

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Scripture Text: Psalm 139:13-24 Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Audio) Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (PDF) Introduction Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. This is a day when many Christians of various denominations set aside to celebrate life. It is primarily a time to celebrate the life of the unborn, but I would …

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