AEFC Sermons

Christians need to take sin seriously. An off-the-cuff lie or a casual flirtation may seem harmless by itself. But if even small offenses are left unchecked, they inevitably grow and eventually cause all sorts of pain. In Colossians 3:5-11, we learn that setting our minds on “things above rather than on earthly things” (Col. 3:2)…

“She’s so heavenly minded, she’s no earthly good!” That’s how the saying goes, anyway. But is it true? Or is it possible that cultivating a heavenly-minded approach to life is actually the best way to be any earthly good? In this sermon, we consider two changes we need to make in the way we think…

False doctrine is one of the greatest dangers to Christian faith – and also one of the hardest to identify. In this sermon, we consider three doctrinal mistakes that every serious Christian must guard against in his or her daily life. Text = Colossians 2:16-23. To view the bulletin, please click on the blue “PDF”…

Christ is Risen! This Christian rally cry is more than just an article of faith – it is a life-transforming reality. In this message, we look at one of the earliest post-Resurrection sermons, and consider three ways the resurrection of Jesus changes our lives today. Texts = John 20:1-10 and Acts 3:1-21. To view the…

“Christ is all – and all you need!” That’s how one Bible commentator summarized Colossians 2:9-15. Our All-Sufficient Savior provides everything we need for life and salvation. In this sermon, we consider three spiritual needs we have that only Jesus Christ can meet for us. Text = Colossians 2:9-15. To view the bulletin, please click…

It has been said that sometimes the best defense is a good offense. If you think about sports, it seems to be true. Whether you’re playing football or baseball or basketball, a strong offensive performance goes a long way in shoring up your defensive play. It turns out this saying is true with the Christian…

Some people make a living trying to predict which investments will rise in value and which ones will tank. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. However, Colossians 2:1-3 describes an eternal investment that is guaranteed to rise in value – namely the Spiritual Treasures that God gives to everyone who receives the Good News…

The Bible teaches pretty clearly that Christians are to serve other people. This isn’t always easy to do; but at least we know what it means. But have you ever thought of yourself as a servant of the Gospel? Most of us would apply that title to missionaries and evangelists and pastors, not ourselves. But…

Colossians 1:20 says that God is reconciling “all things” to Himself though the cross of Christ. Now in vv. 21-23, we learn that “all things” includes us! In this passage, we consider the “timeline” of reconciliation by looking at our restoration to God in terms of our past, our present and our future. Then at…

It is common for Christians to declare that “Jesus is Lord!” But what do we mean by that? Jesus is Lord of… what? Colossians 1:15-20 answers this very question. In this sermon, we examine two spheres over which the Supremacy of Jesus Christ extends, and consider the implications for our lives as followers of Jesus.…