The Goal and Condition of Reconciliation, Col 1:19-23
The Goal and Condition of Reconciliation Colossians 1:19-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Christ died on the cross, he completed the work of reconciliation through the shedding of his blood. Reconciliation is to make friends out of enemies. He arranged a permanent peace treaty. That reconciliation took care of things in earth (thief on the cross, […]
Preeminence of Christ, Col 1:14-18
Colossians 1:14-18 Preeminence of Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is about the preeminence of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is preeminent: In Redemption – v.14 – he shed his blood for the full redemption of all mankind – Heb 9:13-14; 10-10-14 In Forgiveness – v.14 – he forgave when you and I wouldn’t forgive and […]
What Hath God Done, Col 1:13-15
What Hath God Done Colossians 2:13-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you received Christ, you were given many promises of what God is going to do in your life. But remarkably, while the future is indeed glorious, there are a lot of wonderful things the Lord has already accomplished for you. Unfortunately, many Christians fail to […]
What to Pray For, Col 1:9-12
Colossians 1:9-12 A Thing to Pray For CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul heard of the salvation and faith of the Colossians, he began to pray for them and remained faithful in his prayers continually. What he prayed for them are things that we can pray for each other. Here’s what to pray for: That we […]
The Word of Truth, Col 1:1-8
Colossians 1:1-8 The Word of Truth CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the first three verses, Paul typically cites his apostleship and work with Timothy and tells us who his letter is addressed to – to the saints in Colossae he grants grace, peace, thanksgiving, and prayer. Then he goes into a list of things in the […]
Necessities in Personal Work Matt. 10:16
Necessities in Personal Work Matt. 10:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Personal work is a vital part of the ministry. Personal work involves telling others, usually individually, about the gospel of Jesus Christ. In personal work we must be: Spotless as lambs – Matt 10:16 – the Lord sent his disciples out as sheep (we follow our […]
Well Doing Gal 6:8-18
Galatians 6:9-18 Closing Comments CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Gal 6:9-18, Paul closes his letter to the Galatians with some very sound advice. He tells them to: Be not weary in well doing – in due season we shall reap if we faint not – v.9 – they were probably getting worn out with the men […]
Sowing and Reaping Gal 6:7-8
Galatians 6:7-8 Sowing and Reaping CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Here is one of the greatest doctrines in the Bible. It holds true just like gravity holds true. You sow it and you are going to reap it, good or bad (Gal 5:16). If you sow corn, you reap corn; sow milo and reap milo; sow […]
Real Spirituality Gal 6:1-6
Galatians 6 :1-6 Real Spirituality CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A man that is truly spiritual will do the following things: He is there to help a brother get back on his feet – the fault not necessarily sin but it knocks him out of fellowship, see Ps 19:12; v.13; Daniel, Dan 6:4 – no faults in him; Jesus, […]
Settle Down, Ps 46:10
Be Still Ps. 46:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO of the sermon Settle Down We have far too much chaos and activity in our lives. We need to settle down. Modern, time-saving devices haven’t really given us extra time to be still. If anything, they have made us busier. The Lord is telling us to sit still. We […]