Freedom In Christ – Colossians 2:16-23

We Are FREE! Biblical liberty is not the freedom to do whatever I want but the freedom to do what I should do. Three Types of Slavery We Should NOT Fall Into. Don’t Fall Into Legalism (16-17) Don’t Buy Into Mysticism (18-19) Don’t Live By Asceticism (20-23) Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon Sunday, May 2, […]

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I AM in Christ – Colossians 2:11-15

Our Identification with Christ What Believers Gain from Christ’s Crucifixion Amputation of the Sin Nature (11) Alive with Christ (13) All Forgiven (13) Amazing Defeat of Enemies (15) Thank you Jesus for what you gained for us! It cost you EVERYTHING. You paid my debt that I could not pay.   Sermon by Pastor Rob […]

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Be On Your Guard – Colossians 2:6-10

How to Keep from Falling Into the False Teacher Trap Simple Faith (v.6) (A Faith Relationship) Strengthen Faith (v.7) (Keep On Going) Source Our Life in Christ (v.8) (Who is Our Source?) Sufficiency in Christ (v.9-10) (Draw On His Fullness) Don’t let Human Tradition or the Basic Principles of this World be our foundation of […]

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Risen Indeed – 1 Corinthians 15:12-21

What happens to the soul when the body dies? Job 19:26-27 Psalm 17:15 Daniel 12:2-3 John 6:44 John 11:25-26 1 Thessalonians 4:16 If no resurrection… …Christ is still dead (13, 16) …Our preaching is of no value (14) …Your faith is useless (14) …All preachers are liars (15) …Your faith is futile (16) …You are […]

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Characteristics of Paul’s Ministry Recognizing Christ’s servant A “Master Jesus” focus. A delight in doing whatever acts of service are necessary, whether large or small. No expectation of open reward or public applause for doing Christ’s work. Find joy in the service, not the results. Servanthood doesn’t come naturally. Characteristics of Paul’s Ministry Suffering Servanthood […]

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The Cost of Ministry – Colossians 1:23-27

Paul’s Commitment to Ministry He suffered and we should expect to as well. The Holy Spirit teaches, trains and rebukes us as we mature in Christ. The Struggles: Friendly Fire Pain Mob Dangers Deserted Loneliness Financial Struggles Unfair Situations Bearing Burdens Inadequacy How did Paul keep going? He never got over the wonder of serving […]

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