If there's one word that describes human beings, it's distracted. Paul lays out the philosophy that was plaguing the Colossian church, and it turns out it's simply a distraction turning their attention from what is truly important: the gospel of the kingdom of Christ.

So you have become a Christian? Now what? The Apostle Paul wants us to know that the identity of Jesus as Lord and his work for us on the cross is not just the beginning of the Christian life but vital to its daily walk. The gospel provides complete provisions for a faithful journey and we should accept no substitutes.

In this sermon from Pastor Wayne Taylor, we learn that the mystery from God, hidden for ages and generations, has been revealed: Jesus Christ. In Him is an inexhaustible treasure trove of all things good. So why would we feel the need to go somewhere else to scratch the itches we feel dayto day?

Like a good teacher, Paul in our text today, repeats himself with increasing clarity. He underscores a foundational truth that his readers should not move from, that this Jesus, who shed His blood on the cross, is fully God and fully human. In the language of John's gospel, "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us."

Paul, in a majestic hymn, turns our attention to the glorious person of Jesus Christ as both creator and redeemer.

There is always more to experience in the Gospel of Jesus. Paul paints a tapestry of prayer that the Colossians would experience the A-to-Z of the Gospel and the growth that comes with it.

Paul's got nothing but thanksgiving to God that the Gospel reached a city he had never been to. He spends time reflecting on how wonderful the Gospel really is, and the God made it possible.

A look at the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the book of Colossians. Should a 21st century American church care what the Apostle Paul had to say to a 1st century church that he didn't start in an insignificant city that he never visited?

Right on the heels of the greatest command to love God is the second greatest - to love our neighbor as ourselves. In many ways this is more difficult practically speaking. So practically, how does our church do this? We'll take a glance at the ministries that emphasize neighbor love.

Our number one priority as the people of God is to love Him back. That's the first and greatest commandment, according to Christ. How do we do that as a church family? This week we take a look at the wide array of opportunities to do just that, together.